Has the Orthodox Church made a diplomatic statement on stopping the conflict between Russia and Georgia?

Question

The Ecumenical Patriarch needs to make a statement to stop the conflict between Russia and Georgia they are both Eastern Orthodox countries, He must have some influence?

Answer 1

He has not yet to my knowlege that however dose not mean he and the other Patriarchs are not working behind the sceens to end the tragic fighting between our brothers.

http://www.mospat.ru/index.php?page=4220...

however Metroplitan Kiril of Smolenks, Russia said the following

Today our country is facing the danger of war and a new surge of slander that those who don’t like Russia’s historical choice are ready to raise,” Metropolitan Kirill of Smolensk and Kaliningrad pointed out in his ministerial speech on conclusion of the service in the Assumption Cathedral of Smolensk. His words are cited by channel “Vesti”.

On the feast day of the Mother of God of Smolensk icon Metropolitan Kirill noted: “Today we have offered up a particularly ardent prayer to the Odigitria and henceforward we must daily pray that the ordeal we are undergoing now should come to a peaceful end as soon as possible and that peace be restored between the Georgians and the Ossetians, two peoples sharing the same faith”.

Having reminded about the feat of the peace-makers, who had perished, the metropolitan said: “We entreat God and Our Lady that the bloodshed stop as soon as possible and that peace and well-being should reign in our country, as well as in Ossetia, in Georgia, in the Caucasus and everywhere”.

and Metropolitan Herman of the Orthodox Church of America

has said the following   http://www.oca.org/news/1615

SYOSSET, NY [OCA Communications] -- On August 11, 2008, His Beatitude Metropolitan Herman issued the following statement concerning the recent military conflict between Russia and Georgia that broke out in the disputed Caucasus region of South Ossetia on August 8.

"The hierarchs, clergy, and laity of the Orthodox Church in America are observing the recent conflict between Russia and Georgia with heavy hearts.  In the course of many years we have regarded our close relations with the Orthodox Churches of Russia and Georgia as precious signs of communion and solidarity.  It is thus deeply painful to see the war between Georgia and Russia, and the resulting suffering for many in the war zones in South Ossetia and Georgia.

"We pray that the political leaders, as they make their decisions, may care above all for the life and safety and well-being of their peoples.

"We pray that the cessation of hostilities through a cease-fire will create the conditions for a peaceful settlement.

"We pray that all political leaders and political institutions may exhibit realism and sanity as they dedicate their efforts to a peaceful resolution of a conflict which is causing suffering to many people and which has dangerous implications for the relations among states in the Caucasus, in Eastern Europe, and in the whole world.

"We thank Almighty God for the witness for peaceful relations between Russian and Georgia consistently given by the Patriarch of Moscow and the Patriarch of Georgia.  May this witness be an effective avenue for the overcoming of violence and all threats to peace in the Caucasus region."

His Beatitude has also sent letters of support to His Holiness, Patriarch Aleksy of Russia and His Holiness and Beatitude, Catholicos-Patriarch Ilia of Georgia. "The violent conflict between Russia and Georgia, resulting in much suffering and bloodshed, is observed by Orthodox Christians in America with deep concern and with heavy hearts," Metropolitan Herman wrote. "I extend to you my profound sympathy as you face the tragic conflict.  Your spiritual leadership is, of course, a powerful witness in the Russian and Georgian societies.  May God bless your continuing efforts to promote realism, sanity, and hope."

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Patriarch of Georgia has sent special statement to the president and prime minister of russia top stop War and egression between two rothodox nations. He said that in war there are no winners and it is shame when orthodoxies Kill orthodoxies. He also regretted about loss of Georgian, Ossetian and Russian people (civilians and militaries) and prayed for their souls.

Pope of Rome Benedict the XIIth also asked world leaders to stop Russian agression against Georgia and said that will pray for their Orthodox Brothers.

P.S. Medvedev and Putin are facists and The facists have no God!