The Pope expressed his concern about the situation in the Kiev-Pechersk Lavra and called for respect for religious places of worship. It has been reported DEA News.
“I ask the parties to the conflict to respect religious sites. No matter what denomination they are devoted to worship, people support God’s people,” he said.
Bishop Kliment, Former Head of the Synodal Information and Education Department of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church (UOC) declarationThe failure of the priests of the UOC to carry out the order to leave the Kiev-Pechersk Lavra due to the illegality of the corresponding order of the Ukrainian authorities.
“The management of the reserve sent an ultimatum, without any explanation, that the lease was terminated and demanded to move out of the monastery,” he said.
It’s March 10 knownThe priests of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church (UOC) in the Kiev-Pechersk Lavra were forced to leave the monastery premises before March 29.