In Moscow they tried to set fire to an Orthodox church

In Moscow, unknown people tried to set fire to a temporary church. By According to believers, this is an attempt to stop the construction of a modular temple.

On November 5, 2013, parishioners reported an attempt to set fire to the temple St. Matrons of Moscow on Profsoyuznaya Street in Moscow.

This temple is temporary, located near the Iversky Cathedral, which is under construction. temple. According to their parishioners, a group of people have been trying for several years prevent the construction of this temple. An attempt to set fire to a temporary temple - another protest against construction.

The believers turned to the police.

Recall that the construction of modular Orthodox churches in Moscow has more than once become the cause of conflicts with local residents. Sources

• An attempt was made to set fire to a church in Moscow // Interfax-religion. 2013. November 5.