Metropolitan Longin asks believers to support him in court
Metropolitan Longin with his children. Photo: t.me/upc_news
Metropolitan Longin of Bancheny asked the UOC faithful to support him in the Hertsa court, where another court session for his case will take place on May 21.
"Dear brothers and sisters, I ask you to support me on May 21, 2024, at 10:00 AM in the Hertsa court. I think the court session will be more difficult," says the message on the Bancheny Monastery's Telegram page.
As earlier reported, the Bancheny Monastery called on the faithful to support Metropolitan Longin in court.
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