Russian believers send an open letter to Christians in Belarus

The clergy and laity of the Russian Orthodox Church, the Roman Catholic Church and other confessions represented on the territory of the Russian Federation sent an open letter to the Christians of Belarus, the text of which is fully published on the Pravmir website.

Believers in Russia expressed solidarity and support for Belarusians who defend freedom and human dignity and advocate an open dialogue to resolve the crisis of power in their country.
“We offer prayers for the Belarusian land, hoping that no one else will be humiliated, beaten, tortured or killed because of their beliefs. We pray for those who, following orders, have the authority to use force and weapons against protesters. May everyone who wears uniforms and weapons retain conscience, honor and dignity, responsibility to fellow citizens, to their brothers and sisters, ”reads an open letter from the faithful of Russia.
a large column, and dozens of columns in different districts of Minsk 'align =' left '> Among the Russians who signed the letter to the Belarusian believers are Archpriest Alexy Uminsky, writer Denis Dragunsky, theater director Dmitry Krymov, musician Boris Grebenshchikov and dozens of other famous church and cultural figures and art.
Let us remind you that mass civil protests against the actions of the authorities have been going on in the territory of the Republic of Belarus for more than three months. During this time, several people died, hundreds of others were taken into custody. Police use flashbang grenades and tear gas against participants in civil disobedience actions. Prayers read for peace and the establishment of civil accord in Belarus are heard today in churches of various Christian denominations in many countries of the world.