A Russian orthodox priest blesses a SU-27 SM fighter jet on the airfieldPosted on 09/30/2015 2:03:10 PM PDT by Trumpinator
Russia in Syria: Air strikes on Homs are 'holy war against terrorism' says Russian Orthodox Church
By Gianluca Mezzofiore
September 30, 2015 14:22 BST
Updated 4 hr ago
The Russian Orthodox Church has backed the country's parliamentary decision to give President Vladimir Putin permission to use military force in Syria, saying the fight against terrorism is a "holy war".
The head of Synodal department for church and society, Archpriest Vsevolod Chaplin, told journalists on 30 September that the decision from the upper chamber of parliament, the Federation Council, to authorise air strikes in Syria was "consistent with international law, the mentality of our people and the role that our country has always played in the Middle East", according to Interfax news agency.
He added that Russia cannot be indifferent while Christians and other minority groups are being destroyed in the region. The interreligious council of Russia released a statement in support of military operations against terrorism in the Middle East. "The fight against terrorism is a holy struggle and today our country is perhaps the most active force in the world to combat terrorism," the priest said.
A Russian orthodox priest blesses a SU-27 SM fighter jet on the airfield
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