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2009-12-20 00:00:00
Famous Orthodox priest killed in Moscow

Moscow, November 20, Interfax – The famous priest Daniil Sysoyev, the rector
of the St. Thomas Cathedral, has been killed in Moscow, a source in law
enforcement agencies told Interfax.

The priest received gunshot wounds to the head and chest, his assistant Vladimir
Strelbitsky was wounded in the chest, he said.

"I do not recall a priest being killed in Moscow, let alone shot at by an
assault rifle," the source told.

The priest died on the surgical table at 0:15 a.m. Moscow time, a source in
medical circles said. His aide is in very critical condition.

A criminal case has been launched over the priest's murder.

Father Daniil was 35 years old.

 
Council of mutis expresses condolences
http://religion.ng.ru/people/2009-10-21/5_rivers.html
 
Sources:  Priest could have been killed by extremists
http://www.interfax-religion.com/?act=news&div=6655
 
Patriarch Kirill's condolences
http://www.interfax-religion.com/?act=news&div=6654




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