Patriarch Kirill prays for those killed in St. Petersburg, calls for violence to be fought

Natalya Mihailova | 03 April 2017
Moscow, April 3, Interfax - Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia has extended condolences in regard of people's deaths in the explosion in the St. Petersburg metro.
Patriarch Kirill prays for those killed in St. Petersburg, calls for violence to be fought

“The impudent crime that has been committed cannot have any justification. The Russian Orthodox Church strongly condemns aggressive actions against civilians and calls on society to counter any manifestations of violence,” the patriarch said in his condolence to St. Petersburg Georgy Poltavchenko and Metropolitan Varsonofy of St. Petersburg and Ladoga, which was cited by the patriarch’s press service on Monday.

The patriarch called on the St. Petersburg clergy to provide all necessary spiritual assistance and support to those affected by the tragedy.

“May the Almighty One send His abundant assistance to rescuers, medical workers, law enforcement officials and everyone who is working to deal with the aftermath of the disaster,” the text said.

The patriarch said he is praying for prompt healing of the wounded and the repose of the victims’ souls.

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