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A Catholic priest in Belarus was given an 11-year jail term Monday on charges of…
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A Catholic priest in Belarus, Father Henryk Okołotowicz, was sentenced to 11 years in prison on charges of “high treason,” marking a significant political imprisonment since the fall of the Soviet Union. The sentence was handed down by the Minsk Regional Court on December 30, with Okołotowicz expected to serve his time in a high-security prison camp, although details about the facility remain unclear. His trial, which commenced in late November, was conducted in secrecy without the presence of family members or representatives from the Catholic Church. Father Okołotowicz, who is reportedly suffering from cancer, has consistently declared his innocence and pleaded not guilty. In letters to his parishioners, he has expressed hope and asked for prayers, emphasizing his trust in God’s providence. His imprisonment has raised concerns about the state of religious freedom and human rights in Belarus, particularly under the current regime. The lack of transparency surrounding the trial and the absence of support at the sentencing highlight the challenges faced by religious leaders in the country.
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January 7, 2025 at 12:47 pm
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January 7, 2025 at 12:47 pm
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January 7, 2025 at 12:47 pm
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January 7, 2025 at 12:47 pm
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Kodie💕
January 7, 2025 at 12:47 pm
More details would be helpful.
Rosa
January 7, 2025 at 12:47 pm
God is helping him
Rhonda Doueihi
January 7, 2025 at 12:47 pm
This is disturbing why are our so called leaders screaming out for his release 😢
MonyG
January 7, 2025 at 12:47 pm
Praying for him 🙏🏼
Adriana Bee
January 7, 2025 at 12:47 pm
What was his ‘crime’? Defending the teachings of the Church?
George Luis Martinez
January 7, 2025 at 12:47 pm
Sucks he committed treason he’s still a priest and can say mass to the prisoners and give them hope as the cancer kills him. When I was in prison I preached to anyone who’d listen I even taught my celly to pray the rosary on his fingers. Since the Catholic Church is missing from prison ministry the only mass that I was able to go to was for Advent then the next week I finished my sentence
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January 7, 2025 at 12:47 pm
🙏 Praying for you……
Artheart
January 7, 2025 at 12:47 pm
He will convert many prisoners and become a canonized saint 👏
Anonymous
January 7, 2025 at 12:47 pm
I believe it was “treason”. No one just put priest to 11 years for nothing. Its anti Belorus propaganda. Not all priests are saints. Same like cardinals and even Pope and etc…
Tadgh Ó Duinn
January 7, 2025 at 12:47 pm
@belarusmfa You won’t be able to hide from God.