February 22, 2015 was published an interview with the chairman of the Synodal Department for Relations between the Church and Society by Archpriest Vsevolod Chaplin. In it, in particular, the perspectives of the Anti-Maidan movement were touched upon .

Commenting on the creation of this movement, which takes participation of representatives of right-wing organizations, the priest said that considers "very correct" the idea of opposing the organization of revolutions, which are always lead "not to progress, but to decline, and even to death for millions of people . In order to prevent such events, he believes, one cannot rely only on power: “You need to take your fate into your own hands. And the social movement, strong, independent, capable of engaging young people can play a role here .

In the same interview, the head of the OVCO stated: “Russia is the third Rome. Russia is the only center of an unenslaved civilization capable of open up as a Christian. Therefore, our patriotism is not chauvinism, not a call blood, not devoid of criticism emotional predilection for his native place, and this first of all, understanding the importance of that unique Christian mission, for the sake of which, I am convinced, our people live .

The political theory of the "third Rome" is very popular in the Orthodox environment, but church officials of such a high rank usually do not reproduce its so literal. Sources

Vsevolod Chaplin: Russia is the only center of unenslaved civilization // Politrussia.com. 2015. February 22.

Vsevolod Chaplin approved “Anti-Maidan”