Russian President Mr. Vladimir Putin has signed a decree establishing June 8 as an official state holiday, Day of Family, Love and Fidelity. On this day the Orthodox Church commemorates Ss. Prince Peter and Princess Fevronia of Murom, revered as patrons of Christian marriage. Mr. Vladimir Legoida, the Chairman of the Russian Orthodox Church Department for Relations with the Society and Media, has remarked on this occasion:

- Once again, the President has underscored the importance of the family for our nation. Let me remind you that the holiday has been celebrated in Russia since 2008. It has come a long way from a popular event to being recognized by the government. This has happened thanks to many public organizations and individuals concerned with the reinforcement of traditional values in our society.

If we want this new holiday to affect our lives, then changes in the public space — first of all in the media space — must correspond to it, not to mention the cultural space in general, including literature and cinema. Family, loyalty, childbearing, and selfless help to others, ought to be mainstream in the information space.

Source: https://t.me/vladimirlegoyda/6165