Sts Cyril and Methodius Orthodox Institute
30 Jul 14: MEDIA RELEASE
MEDIA RELEASE
The Diocese of the Russian Orthodox Church in Australia is appalled at the loss of innocent lives in the MH- 17 disaster. There can be no argument to support the deliberate shooting down of a civil aircraft at any time or anywhere.
The Church expresses its sincere condolences to the families of all the victims and prays for the souls of those so tragically lost.
The Church also prays for an end to the conflict which has so dramatically divided the sister nations of Russia and the Ukraine. We urge all nations to assist in finding a peaceful path to negotiations and to stopping the bloodshed in the Lugansk and Donetz Regions of the Ukraine. (more…)