Posted on 05/21/2020 6:05:48 PM PDT by marshmallow
The modern neo-communist heirs of Tito go further and further in their persecution against the Church, causing more and more resistance among the people, His Grace Bishop Joanikije of Budimlja and Nikić told his supportive flock after being released from 72-hours of police detention.
His Grace and seven other clerics were detained in Nikić from the evening of May 12, following a procession in honor of the greatly beloved St. Basil of Ostrog, until early in the morning on May 16, reports Pravoslavie.ru.
After being released, Bp. Joanikije went to the main court building, where a large gathering of faithful had been waiting for him since 9 AM the day before. He first of all thanked the faithful for their support and love, which, he said, is an expression of love for the Church.
He also called on the faithful to keep the peace and have respect for the authorities as well. While disagreeing with their incomprehensible actions, His Grace noted that the police had treated him well during his detention. However, he cannot understand why the authorities act as if the Orthodox faith and Church are problems, and Montenegros only problems.
He also reiterated his regret that the authorities are attempting to seize the Churchs sacred sites. The new Titos are ramping up their persecutions against the Church and stirring up the people more and more.
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