His Majesty King Abdullah on Saturday sent two cables to Russian President Dmitry Medvedev and members of the Russian Orthodox Church offering his condolences over the death of Russian Orthodox Patriarch Alexy II. In the cable, King Abdullah highlighted the efforts of Patriarch Alexy II to promote world peace, social equality and mutual respect amongst religions. King Abdullah praised the Orthodox patriarch's contributions in supporting tolerance and dialogue, promoting common ground as well as defending peace, freedom and love.