The fraternal diocese stood up for the “Dubak Challenge”

The brotherly diocese did not support the priest, who threatened users of social networks who posted photos of water freezing in the cold against the backdrop of the church with a fine for “disrespect for believers.”

On February 23, 2024, it became known that priest Dmitry Ratushnyuk from Bratsk spoke out against the “Dubak Challenge” carried out by city residents - photographs of water splashing out and freezing in the cold. In his opinion, photographs with this “challenge” against the backdrop of the temple offend the feelings of believers, and he threatened social network users who post such photographs with a fine.

The Brethren Diocese reported that they do not share the priest’s point of view and believe that photographs with water freezing in front of the temple are “not only not offensive, but also beautiful . ” The diocese assured that the priest did not contact law enforcement agencies, and promised to hold an explanatory conversation with the clergy regarding communication on social networks. Threatening messages about. Dimitri deleted it.

Sources

• In Bratsk, a priest threatened townspeople with fines for taking photos of freezing water in front of a church // Rising! 2024. February 23.