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| Ukrainian Greek Catholic priest abducted in Crimea |
| 2014-03-15 |
| In a serious escalation of tension in Crimea, a Ukrainian Greek Catholic priest was kidnapped on Saturday. Sources in Ukraine say Father Mykola Kvych, a pastor and a Ukrainian military chaplain, was abducted by pro-Russian forces after celebrating the liturgy. Reports Saturday evening suggest Father Kvych may have been released, but those reports have not yet been confirmed. “Every abduction is a terrible event for everybody involved,” said Bishop Borys Gudziak, the Eparch of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Eparchy. “It’s a gross violation of human rights and God-given human dignity.” He expressed his grave concern about the repercussions of the kidnapping of Father Kvych. Earlier this month, Ukrainian Greek Catholic priests received oral and written threats warning them to leave Crimea. Many priests, however, have chosen to remain with their people. |
| Posted by:Glenmore |
| #2 Our Grom would approve |
| Posted by: Frank G 2014-03-15 20:09 |
| #1 Ah, the Russian version of the Nazi boot on the neck. |
| Posted by: OldSpook 2014-03-15 20:07 |