Patriarch Alexius II

15th patriarch of moscow and all the rus', the primate of the russian orthodox church (1929-2008).

Born February 23rd, 1929 in Tallinn.

Died December 5th, 2008 at 79 years old in Peredelkino (heart failure).

Occupations
Eastern Orthodox priest, cleric, politician

Death commences too early – almost before you’re half-acquainted with life – you meet the other. Tennessee Williams