Patriarchate: We want to remind the people gathered to protest the so-called "March" that our march and gathering should be only peaceful and prayer-oriented

We would like to remind the people gathered to protest the so-called "March" that our march and gathering should be only peaceful and prayer-oriented, - reads the statement of the Patriarchate.

"Christianity calls for peace and mutual love. We ask everyone to refrain from any aggressive and abusive actions, including physical and verbal confrontation, so that all this does not lead to any escalation and does not hurt our own compatriots, regardless of their different views and beliefs, profession and social status.

Unfortunately, the media is spreading the footage that there was some violent incident against journalists during today's rally, which is, of course, very unfortunate, unacceptable and totally inadmissible. Therefore, in order to manage the situation as peacefully as possible, we once again urge you to respect each other, keep calm and refrain from any aggressive actions.

We must remember that injuring even one person endangers not only him/her, but also harms the whole society and contradicts the Christian teaching", - the Patriarchate said in a statement.