Let's make this birthday one to remember.

78 years old (Born on November 20, 1946)

Happy Birthday, Patriarch Kirill! Ever since your days as Archbishop of Smolensk and Kaliningrad, you've shown us all the fine art of looking dignified while managing a complicated hat. Serving on The Holy Synod since '89—surely no small feat—you've weathered more meetings than one can count, always with grace and patience that no mortal should possess.

Congratulations on yet another successful year leading the Russian Orthodox Church! Your tireless energy inspires people around you—and frankly makes the rest of us wonder if you secretly discovered some divine espresso recipe. We wish you endless joy today—keep rocking those impressive robes!