- The fact that the Macedonian Orthodox Church is outside of the family of canonic churches weakens its position, stated Russian Orthodox Church Patriarch HH Kiril at Sunday’s meeting in Moscow with Macedonian President Gjorge Ivanov. According to him, it is very important to find a solution and therefore he is prepared to invest efforts in settlement of the Macedonian Orthodox Church-Ohrid Archbishopric canonic status. During his visit in Moscow, Ivanov will deliver a lecture at the Lomonosov Moscow State University, where he will be presented with the title Honorary Professor.