Authorities Seal Buildings at the Perchersk Lavra Caves, Prevent Delivery of Food to Pilgrims in Building 58. Police Remove Believers from Lavra.
Crackdowns at the Lavra continue as the UOC is targeted for their unwavering faith of God.
Authorities have proceeded to seal buildings and close down parts of the monetary and seminary to Ukrianian believers the last few days. Army officers with red berets and police officers assisted with the closure of buildings.
Videos of the recent events, including some with English translations (August 11-12, 2023):
Armed law enforcement prevent believers from entering the Perchersk Lavra Caves:
Authorities locked believers inside a building:
An armed Ukrianian officer refused to allow food to be delivered to pilgrims sealed inside Building 58. A righteous monk tossed a loaf of bread to pilgrims on a balcony as a male police officer bullied and aggressively approached an elderly woman bringing bread to believers inside:
Pilgrims in Building 58 were unable to access services in other areas of the Lavra Caves and prayed inside their rooms:
Believers were denied access to parts of the Perchersk Lavra Caves:
Believers took communion through bars:
Authorities arrested a man who smashed an icon of Christ inside the Lavra Caves:
Ukrainian police forcibly removed parishioners from the Lavra (August 13, 2023):
Recently, a Greek Catholic priest was harassed for praying for peace and reconciliation between Ukraine and Russia:
Ukrainian Greek Catholics and western media have attacked Pope Francis for refusing to pray for Ukraine’s victory and Russian’ defeat: