Metropolitan Pavel sent under house arrest
Metropolitan Pavel is handed a suspicion. Photo: news-kiev.ru
Metropolitan Pavel (Lebed), the abbot of the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, said he has been placed under house arrest, reports the telegram channel vestiukr_ua.
"I have been given house arrest," Metropolitan Pavel said in a conversation with parishioners.
According to the Lavra's legal service, Metropolitan Pavel was summoned to the Kyiv Shevchenkivsky Court at 11:30 am, where he is given a measure of restraint – 24-hour house arrest.
As reported, the SBU reported that the abbot of the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra is under suspicion.
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