Representatives of the Kemerovo diocese urge citizens to ignore the Easter Ribbon campaign

Representatives of the Kemerovo diocese urge citizens to ignore the Easter Ribbon action, considering it a pseudo-Christian event.  

April 12, 2016 became it is known that the staff of the Information and Apologetics Center Kemerovo diocese call residents of Kuzbass to ignore the action "Easter ribbon" as "pseudo-Christian".

“ This action will be carried out following the example of the distribution of the well-known "George Ribbon" It should be borne in mind that under the guise of distribution to all wishing "Easter ribbons" on which the logo "XB" - Christ Risen!”, representatives of pseudo-Christian sects will try to lure people to their meetings, ask them for "donations", and disseminate sectarian information under the guise of preaching about Christ ,” the representatives said. diocese.

The action "Easter Ribbon" is held for the fourth for a year in a row throughout Russia, representatives of Protestant Churches. This year she will run from April 25 to May 1. The purpose of the action is missionary. Everyone hand out a striped ribbon with the inscription "XB" and a booklet explaining that symbolizes each of the five colors of the ribbon.

Sources

• Kemerovo diocese urges to beware of the "Easter Ribbon" campaign // MediaKuzbas. 2016. April 12.