Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra monk taken away for questioning by SBU after search

Archdeacon Pavel, a monk of the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra. Photo: a video screenshot of the Telegram channel "Lavra Now"

On the morning of 9 February 2024, SBU officers took away Archdeacon Pavel (Muzychuk), a monk of the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, for questioning after the search in his cell, reports Archpriest Nikita Chekman, the Lavra's lawyer.

He also noted that together with the monk, the lawyer was present at the interrogation.

No other details, in particular, on what case the monk of the monastery is interrogated, was given by the Lavra’s lawyer.

As earlier reported, the SBU came with searches to the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra.

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