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Patriarch Alexius II

15th Patriarch of Moscow and all the Rus', the primate of the Russian Orthodox Church (1929–2008)

Patriarch Alexius II was born on February 23, 1929 in Tallinn, Estonia and died on December 5, 2008, aged 79.

Born

February 23, 1929

Patriarch Alexius II died aged 79.

Died: December 5, 2008

Birthplace
Tallinn, Estonia
Professions
patriarch, priest
Citizenship
Soviet Union, Russia, Estonia

More about Patriarch Alexius II

Zodiac sign
Pisces
Birth name
Alexeï Mikhailovitch Ridiger

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Questions people ask

How old was Patriarch Alexius II when they died?

Patriarch Alexius II died aged 79.

When is Patriarch Alexius II’s birthday?

Patriarch Alexius II’s recorded birthday is February 23.

Where was Patriarch Alexius II born?

Patriarch Alexius II was born in Tallinn, Estonia.

What was Patriarch Alexius II’s name at birth?

Patriarch Alexius II’s recorded birth name is Alexeï Mikhailovitch Ridiger.

When did Patriarch Alexius II die?

Patriarch Alexius II died on December 5, 2008.