Archbishop Svyataslau Lohin: May the Lord Deliver Us From the Evil One

The head of the Belarusian Orthodox Autocephalous Church called on the Belarusians to defend their choice and future.

The head of the BAOC, Archbishop Svyataslau Lohin from Canada, made an appeal in connection with the latest events in Belarus, "Radio Svaboda" reports.

As writes the archbishop, the Christian faith always teaches to fight for truth and goodness and respect other people. "These days, Belarusians are suffering because the godless government has used weapons against its people, who have come out to peaceful protests against lies and evil. The entire civilized world is in solidarity with people who defend their dignity and their vote at the presidential elections in Belarus and condemn violence against them. "

Archbishop Svyataslau Lohin speaks sharply to the head of the Belarusian Exarchate of the Russian Orthodox Church, Metropolitan Pavel:

"Unfortunately, not all Christian churches in Belarus support and pray for their people. For example, the head of the Belarusian Exarchate of the ROC (sent from Russian Ryazan) congratulated the dictator even before the official announcement of the winner of the elections. (Holy Scripture says: "By their fruit you will recognize them." Matthew 7:16) ".

The Belarusian Autocephalous Orthodox Church, writes Archbishop Lohin, calls on the Belarusian people to protect the freedom of their choice and the future of their state. "We pray for the peace of our lost compatriots and for the health of the wounded and prisoners, for our entire people. May the Lord bless everyone with good deeds and deliver us from the evil one. "

As the press secretary of the Belarusian Exarchate of the Russian Orthodox Church Father Sergiy Lepin said to "Radio Svaboda," Metropolitan Pavel apologized for the premature congratulations to Lukashenka, which angered the believers.