As reported, on November 30, 2024, the press service of the Georgian Orthodox Church published a statement by the Patriarchate in connection with the ongoing protests over the escalating political crisis in the country. The Church called on the government and the protesters to find understanding and reduce the level of increased aggression, recalling that both sides should be guided by Christian values.
Romanian Church urged believers not to participate in anti-government protests
The Romanian Orthodox Church called on believers not to participate in anti-government actions related to the cancellation of the results of the first round of the presidential election by the Romanian Constitutional Court. The Romanian Orthodox Church believes that the participation of believers in the protests may have negative consequences for the Church. The message was published on the official website of the Romanian Patriarchate.
“Groups of representatives of some political parties have decided to go to parishes tomorrow, Sunday, December 8, 2024, to mobilize believers to organize protests and street movements against the Constitutional Court of Romania and other Romanian institutions. In this context, we appeal to the parishes and monasteries of the Archdiocese of Bucharest, as well as to the parishes and monasteries of other dioceses, that priests, monks and believers do not interfere or participate in such actions that are contrary to both the law and public peace. Such incitement can have negative consequences for both clergy and believers. In conclusion, we would like to remind you that the Church promotes prayer and peace of mind for the good of society,” – the press service of the Romanian Patriarchate noted.
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