Orthodox Movement “Georgievtsy” intends, together with other Orthodox organizations to seek prosecution of member of punk band Pussy Riot for “punk-a prayer” in Christ the Savior Cathedral. This was said in a March 26 statement, St. George.
“To our great regret, the band members Pussy Riot has not appeared a shadow of regret or remorse in a perfect blasphemy” – leading portal for “Interfax-Religion,” the text of the document.
“We collecting signatures against them, not only among the Orthodox, but also among all the people who are not indifferent to the fate of Russia. And we will, if necessary, collect 1 million (ppm) of signatures “- the document says.
Activists also sent an appeal prosecutor of Moscow Sergey Kudeneevu, stating that the actions of the participating shares have been planned in advance. “Their bright clothes and masks on their faces, obscene, offensive movements with shouts from the royal doors of the altar of Christ the Savior show that they knowingly scoff at the shrine. From the published blog to Twitter and photos can be seen that the action involves a large number of participants. Not identified the person who photographed and helped carry the equipment, interviewed participating shares, “- the” Georgievtsy! “.
Howbelieve in the movement referred to action “aimed at inciting hatred in the society of Orthodox believers and Orthodox”.
“Participants share scoff at the religious rites of the Russian Orthodox Church: baptism, church singing. They deliberately violated the moral and ethical standards in order to offend the Orthodox faithful, humble hierarchy and cause resentment, “- the statement says.
Orthodox asked the prosecutor to establish “all involved, not only for the shares, but also for its preparation and deliberate dissemination (publications) in the media video and other materials containing information about this action and criminal charges for inciting religious hatred and enmity and humiliation of human dignity. ”