His Excellency
Mr. François Hollande
President of the French Republic
Your Excellency, dear Mr. President,
It was with pain in my heart that I learned about the Egyptian airlines plane crash over the Mediterranean Sea. Among those who died were citizens of your country. I extend my sincere condolences to you and to all people of France.
May the Merciful Lord grant fortitude and strength to the relatives and friends of those killed in the catastrophe in enduring this terrible ordeal.
Yours sincerely,
+KIRILL
PATRIARCH OF MOSCOW AND ALL RUSSIA
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His Excellency
Mr. Abdel Fattah el-Sisi
President
Arab Republic of Egypt
Your Excellency, dear Mr. President,
I was deeply grieved to learn about the Egyptian plane crash over the Mediterranean Sea. The tragedy claimed the lives of 66 people, most of whom were citizens of Egypt.
I convey to you, to the relatives and friends of those who died in the catastrophe, and to all people of your country the words of compassion and support.
With sincere condolences,
+KIRILL
PATRIARCH OF MOSCOW AND ALL RUSSIA
