Monday, January 15, 2024

Russian priest refuses to pray for Russian victory in Ukraine

This is the story of a Russian Orthodox priest who refused to pray for victory for the Russian Army n Ukraine. Instead he has been praying for peace. 

A brave man.

Patriarch Krill has removed him from his job. The patriarch has sided with Putin instead of with one of his own priests.

Father Aleksiy Uminsky is a well known priest in Moscow. He officiated at the funeral last year of Mikhail Gorbachov.

Do we ever appreciate the freedom we have and what it means to live in a liberal free society.

Who would have the bravery to do what this man has done? What’s his future now?

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/jan/14/russian-orthodox-priest-faces-expulsion-for-refusing-to-pray-for-victory-over-ukraine?CMP=share_btn_link

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