Attack on an Orthodox church in Moscow

Young people in a state of intoxication entered Moscow temple during the service, they talked loudly, and then they took out a gun and took pictures with him against the backdrop of the altar. Three out of four offenders detained.

October 15, 2013 four young people are able to alcoholic intoxication entered during the evening service in the church of St. Gregory of Neocaesarea in the center of Moscow.

Those who came spoke loudly, cursed, prevented the parishioners from praying, did not respond to comments.

After another remark, one of the visitors took out traumatic pistol and threatened to “blow the head” of the subdeacon. Then the young people took pictures with a gun against the background of the altar and left the temple.

Three violators were detained, the fourth is wanted.

The rector of the temple initially reported that violators were "5-7 people of oriental appearance, who had previously celebrated in neighboring institution, opposite the temple " . The police did not confirm this information. According to police, among the detainees are residents of Moscow, the Moscow region and Ryazan.

Upon incident criminal case is raised . Sources

• Armed men attacked an Orthodox church in the center of Moscow // Gazeta.ru. 2013. October 15.
• Blasphemy with a gun and a camera // There. 16 October.