The death of a person at the hands of police is terrible, and murder cannot be justified. But what is happening in our nation now cannot be justified, otherwise mankind will break out of the limits of Christian love.
What happened to all the fears about spreading COVID-19?
After thoroughly studying the police investigations and weighing of all the testimonies and evidence, Attorney General Costas Clerides concluded that the hierarchs did not violate any decrees, as they were entitled to attend services.
The holy habitation and the surrounding village have been quarantined since April 25 after a number of cases of coronavirus infection were discovered amongst the sisterhood, due to pilgrims visiting the sacred site from all over Russia.
On March 23, the Patriarchate launched an online platform and a telephone hotline to receive requests for help and offers to help from companies, private donors, priests, psychologists, and volunteers for the delivery of products to the homes of the vulnerable and isolated. Each case is immediately directed to diocesan representatives.