Appeal of the Clergy for Reconciliation and End to the War
St. Basil's Cathedral in Moscow, known for its distinctive architecture and colorful domes.
Date
March 13, 2022 (2022-03-13)
Organized by
Nearly 300 priests and deacons of the Moscow Patriarchate
In 2022,[1] 233
priests and
deacons from the
MoscowPatriarchate have collectively petitioned
Patriarch Kirill for reconciliation and an immediate
ceasefire in the
Ukrainian war.[2][3] The appeal, timed just after the Sunday of the
Last Judgement, emphasized the inevitability of divine judgment, expressed sorrow for the suffering in Ukraine, and called for the safe return of soldiers. The clergy advocates for bridging divides, respecting
human freedom, and choosing peace independently. They caution against the consequences of ignoring pleas for peace and emphasize the importance of dialogue. The appeal concludes with a call to embrace
Great Lent in the spirit of faith, hope, and love. Additionally, the Orthodox [4] Peace Fellowship is actively involved in peace efforts and invites support for their initiatives.[5]
Appeal of the Clergy for Reconciliation and End to the War
St. Basil's Cathedral in Moscow, known for its distinctive architecture and colorful domes.
Date
March 13, 2022 (2022-03-13)
Organized by
Nearly 300 priests and deacons of the Moscow Patriarchate
In 2022,[1] 233
priests and
deacons from the
MoscowPatriarchate have collectively petitioned
Patriarch Kirill for reconciliation and an immediate
ceasefire in the
Ukrainian war.[2][3] The appeal, timed just after the Sunday of the
Last Judgement, emphasized the inevitability of divine judgment, expressed sorrow for the suffering in Ukraine, and called for the safe return of soldiers. The clergy advocates for bridging divides, respecting
human freedom, and choosing peace independently. They caution against the consequences of ignoring pleas for peace and emphasize the importance of dialogue. The appeal concludes with a call to embrace
Great Lent in the spirit of faith, hope, and love. Additionally, the Orthodox [4] Peace Fellowship is actively involved in peace efforts and invites support for their initiatives.[5]