The diocese will check the consecration of the monument to Stalin in Velikiye Luki – Kommersant

The diocese of the city of Velikie Luki, Pskov region, will conduct an official check on the actions of priests after the consecration of the monument to Joseph Stalin on the territory of the Mikron plant. As reported press office diocese, blessings for the consecration of the monument to Joseph Stalin were not given.

“Participation in this event, without blessing and coordination with the diocesan administration, was taken by the clergy of the Velikoluksky diocese. At the moment, an official check is being carried out, ”the diocese reported.

The press service of the Velikoluksky diocese noted that the actions of the priests who performed the ceremony with the monument to Stalin reflect their personal views and beliefs.

Initially, the monument was to be erected in Volgograd. However, due to the position of the local authorities, it was not possible to install it in this city. Then they tried to erect a monument in Voronezh, but even there the local authorities were against it.

The opening of the eight-meter Joseph Stalin at the central exit to the Mikron plant took place August 15. At the opening ceremony of the monument consecrated Archpriest Anton Tatarintsev He acknowledged that under Joseph Stalin the church was persecuted, but added: “Thanks to this, we have many new martyrs.”

Anastasia Larina