The Patriarch prayed for the dead in the temple of Donetsk region from shelling
Olga Lipich. Patriarch of Moscow and all Russia Kirill on the Sunday service in the suburban Nikolo-Pecherska monastery prayed for the repose of those who died in the accident in the Moscow metro, 40 days from the time which passed yesterday, and the victims trapped in the temple of the projectile, Kirovske, Donetsk region.
" His Holiness Patriarch condolences to all the relatives of the dead and praying about the alleviation of the suffering of the wounded. Deeply grieved to perceive the fact of the destruction of the Orthodox Church, especially as the shot was made during the service, " said Fins news the head of the Patriarchal press service of the deacon Alexander Volkov.
As said in the night of Sunday Gorlovka and Slavic diocese, artillery shell destroyed the temple of the Holy righteous John of Kronstadt, Kirovske, Donetsk region. Three parishioners lost their lives. According to the diocese, artillery shelling was carried out during the service.
Artillery and aviation Ukrainian security forces for many weeks strike around Donetsk and Lugansk and by cities. In the process of firing loss of life and injuries to local residents, destroyed hospital and residential homes. Ukrainian military shelled the road connecting Lugansk With checkpoints on the Russian border and on which the refugees leaving the combat areas. About the consequences of fire by Ukrainian law enforcers areas DND and LNR