The authorities of Rostov-on-Don are trying through the court to return the plot allocated to the Russian Orthodox Church

The administration of Rostov-on-Don went to court to return the land previously allocated to the Rostov diocese for the construction of the temple. Plot located in the park, and the construction here caused discontent among the townspeople.

On August 24, 2018 it became known that the department property and land relations of Rostov-on-Don applied to the arbitration court area with a claim to the parish of the temple of the Don Icon of the Mother of God. Administration city ​​wants to return the site in the park to them. Anatoly Sobino dedicated to temple construction.

The site was allocated in 2016 with the condition that it will be a capital building was erected, but the diocese built a temporary temple on it. In addition, officials refer to a regional law adopted in 2017, banned the construction of places of worship in the parks. The diocese claims that the capital building was built before the entry into force of this law, but The temple was burned down by intruders. In addition, the parish was landscaped at its own expense. territory.

Recall that the construction of the temple in the park sparked protests local residents.

Sources

• Korolev N. Priests are asked to leave the park // Businessman. 2018. August 24.