Bangkok, November 27, 2013
The
representation of the Russian Orthodox Church
(Patriarchate of Moscow) in the kingdom of Thailand, in
connection with the mass anti-government demonstrations
in Bangkok and the introduction of a state of emergency
in the capital of the country, expresses concern over
problems for Orthodox believers attending the St.
Nicolas Church, which is almost in the thick of events
and in the immediate vicinity of the government
buildings captured by protesters—the Ministry of
External Affairs, the Ministry of Finance and a number
of others, reports the representation's website.
Nevertheless, services will be celebrated according to the
normal schedule.
And although the Patriarchal representation feels it is
not a good idea to dramatize the situation, they do feel
it best to heed the recommendations of the Russian embassy
in Thailand, expressed by the embassy's press attache
Alexander Mrykin: "We ask our citizens to exercise
great caution, to fulfill all requirements of the forces
of law and order and to avoid areas where demonstrators
are gathered," said in the message.
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