Muslim Violence - Priest killed

[Volodymyr]

In Moskow was buried Father Danilo Sysojev who wrote books about Orthodox response to Islam. This was young priest who was killed outside his church by Islamists. This may be similar to killing in American Army center.He carried missionary activity to Islamic parts of Moskow. His burial attracting great attention:

 

[jakasaki]

I read about this on the internet the other day. Very sad indeed.

 

[John_Larocque]

Kyrill I, Patriarch of Moscow and all Russia, has called him a martyr and a confessor.

“Fr Daniil was widely known to Orthodox Christians, not only in the capital, but, also, in many other dioceses. His zealous work in preaching the word of God, his care in involving people in the faith of Christ, and his care for the spiritual needs of our youth earned him the respect of both fellow pastors and the public. The intense focus on mission of Fr Daniil inspired many, and he left a bright, emotional, and profound image of faith and hope in the Lord in the minds of people looking for a road to the Church. The Lord called to Himself His faithful servant and granted him the opportunity to be a confessor of the faith and a martyr in the cause of evangelical preaching.”

 

[planten]

That was very sad and objectionable. The killer could not harm the christianity. He/she only harmed itself and Islam. Such bad extremist elements exit amongst Muslims.

I was moved by the excellent final rites (funeral) arranged for the departed soul.