Patriarch Daniel on Ukraine: Those who seize churches are not Orthodox
Bulgarian Patriarch Daniel. Photo: BNR
Bulgarian Patriarch Daniel commented on the ongoing persecution of Orthodox Christians in Ukraine, including the seizure of churches and the killing of priests, reports Eurocom Television.
He emphasized that Orthodox Christians in Ukraine are currently suffering violence at the hands of those who, in his view, are not part of the true Orthodox faith.
"Someone who claims to be Orthodox is persecuting and killing people. It is very easy for a person to determine which Orthodox Church in Ukraine is true," said the head of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church. He also called for an end to the war, noting that the destruction and suffering occurring in the country must cease.
As previously reported by the UOJ, Patriarch Daniel stated that the Synod of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church would decide on the OCU after the war ended.
Read also
Budanov in synagogue: Hanukkah will illuminate victories of Ukraine and Israel
The head of Ukraine's Main Intelligence Directorate (GUR) sees a connection between the wars Ukraine and Israel are fighting.
Royal Doors broken and altar entered: OCU seizes cathedral in Kremenchuk
The Dumenko-led structure claimed they were conducting an inventory.
"The UOC let in laity there": Lotysh explains why OCU received Lavra church
The "Life-Giving Spring" church in Kyiv has become a garrison church where the OCU now holds events.
Head of Ukraine's National Guard lights Hanukkah menorah
Ukraine’s Chief Rabbi drew a parallel between Hanukkah symbolism and the role of the National Guard.
Klitschko and Military Intelligence head light another menorah in synagogue
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko and Kyrylo Budanov, head of Ukraine's Main Intelligence Directorate, visited a Kyiv synagogue, where they lit the second Hanukkah candle.
Zelensky awards order to OCU "hierarch" with Russian citizenship
Pavel Kusch, who obtained Russian citizenship while living in Crimea, received the Order of Danylo Halytsky from the President.