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'Continuous Persecution of Christianity': Ethiopian Orthodox Rev. on Moldovan Archbishop's Detention
'Continuous Persecution of Christianity': Ethiopian Orthodox Rev. on Moldovan Archbishop's Detention
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'Manifestation of Continuous Persecution of Christianity': Ethiopian Orthodox Leader Condemns Blocking of Moldovan Archbishop's Holy Fire Pilgrimage 20.04.2025, Sputnik Africa
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'Manifestation of Continuous Persecution of Christianity': Ethiopian Orthodox Leader Condemns Blocking of Moldovan Archbishop's Holy Fire PilgrimageHe urged international bodies to "stand together against such acts" and defend the "dignity of faith and peaceful status of religious institutions." Earlier, the Moldovan authorities barred Archbishop Markell from traveling to Jerusalem for the Holy Fire ceremony for the second time, without explanation. The move has drawn international criticism.
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'Manifestation of Continuous Persecution of Christianity': Ethiopian Orthodox Leader Condemns Blocking of Moldovan Archbishop's Holy Fire Pilgrimage
"Targeting religious institutions and disrespecting spiritual leaders…does not benefit anyone," Rev. Fr. Daniel Seifemichael, Head of Research and Information at the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church, told Sputnik Africa, calling the incident "a manifestation of the continuous persecution of Christianity."
He urged international bodies to "stand together against such acts" and defend the "dignity of faith and peaceful status of religious institutions."
Earlier, the Moldovan authorities barred Archbishop Markell from traveling to Jerusalem for the Holy Fire ceremony for the second time, without explanation. The move has drawn international criticism.
