Priest refutes fake news about sale of holy water at Pochaiv Lavra
Holy water tanks at Pochaiv Lavra. Source: Facebook
Fr. Vasyl Balan, rector of the Nativity of the Theotokos Church in Murovani Kurylivtsi, has refuted media claims alleging that holy water is being sold at Pochaiv Lavra.
While at the monastery during the celebrations in honor of the Pochaiv Icon of the Mother of God, the priest showed large tanks fitted with taps, from which anyone could freely collect holy water.
“I’m showing this specifically for the loudmouths shouting ‘they're selling it, they’re selling it.’ Everything was arranged by the abbot and the brethren for the convenience of the people,” the priest emphasized.
He also advised those spreading slander about Pochaiv Lavra to hold their tongues, reminding them that lies always come back to the slanderer.
Earlier, the UOJ reported that thousands of UOC faithful had venerated the miraculous icon of the Mother of God at Pochaiv Lavra.
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