THREAD| Over the last three weeks #Russian Orthodox #Church has been consistently mentioning #Ukraine in its news stories. Let's have a look at the key narratives spread by the Church regarding the Russian invasion. What they say and what they mean:
🗣 We must do everything to prevent the enemy from destroying our spiritual unity, around which the religious and cultural life of our united people, Russians and Ukrainians, was formed
💬 We must reunite a Russian Empire, if not peacefully then by force /1
💬 We must reunite a Russian Empire, if not peacefully then by force /1
🗣 We should be careful not only to assess the information that is being disseminated, but also be extremely attentive to your own statements about recent events
💬 Be careful with what you say, consequences might follow /2
💬 Be careful with what you say, consequences might follow /2
🗣 We should pray for the unity of Holy Rus
💬 Let’s hide our neo-imperialist tendencies and lie to ourselves that Ukrainians actually want to be part of us /3
💬 Let’s hide our neo-imperialist tendencies and lie to ourselves that Ukrainians actually want to be part of us /3
🗣 This is the historical and God's truth
💬 Nevermind the lies and illogical statements, just sincerely believe in what authorities say /4
💬 Nevermind the lies and illogical statements, just sincerely believe in what authorities say /4
🗣 There are many lies on the Internet that can arouse negative feelings in people, hinder the speedy resolution of the conflict and reconciliation
💬 Just ignore all the evidence presented to you that shows how people are killed and tortured. Calm down and wait /5
💬 Just ignore all the evidence presented to you that shows how people are killed and tortured. Calm down and wait /5
⚡ All of the statements could be found on the official website of Moscow Patriarchate: patriarchia.ru
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