Jerusalem Patriarch expresses concern over Moldovan Church hierarch
Archbishop Marchell attempted twice to fly to Jerusalem for the Holy Fire.
His Beatitude Patriarch Theophilos III of Jerusalem expressed concern over the situation involving Archbishop Marchell of Bălți and Fălești in Moldova, who was prevented by authorities from traveling to Jerusalem to receive the Holy Fire. This was reported by RIA Novosti.
"The delay in Archbishop Marchell's departure is a matter of concern," said Patriarch Theophilos during a speech addressed to pilgrims.
As previously reported by the UOJ, Archbishop Marchell was stopped at the airport on two occasions and was not allowed to board his flight to Jerusalem, with no explanation given.
0
0
If you notice an error, select the required text and press Ctrl+Enter or Submit an error to report it to the editors.
Read also
Two more parishes in Sloviansk reregistered under OCU
13 September 17:00
Hasidic pilgrims leave mountains of trash in Uman after Rosh Hashanah
13 September 16:30
Ostapenko: Dormition Cathedral is one of the pantheons of Ukrainian history
13 September 15:35
Montenegrin priest condemns Ukrainian authorities for persecution of UOC
13 September 15:12
Metropolitan Pimen of Rivne concelebrates with Jerusalem Church hierarch
13 September 14:24