Trial of Priest Anatol Parakhnevich Begins in Minsk
According to believers, the priest is held in the KGB pre-trial detention center and accused of "treason."
This week, a trial in the criminal case of Father Anatol Parakhnevich, the parish priest of Alkovichy in the Vileyka district, is taking place in Minsk, writes katolik.life.
The trial is being held behind closed doors, and there is no official information on the matter. The priest was detained more than half a year ago, in mid-March — he has spent over 200 days in detention.
During this time, the priest celebrated his 66th birthday and the 31st anniversary of his priestly ordination.
According to believers, the priest is held in the KGB pre-trial detention center and accused of "treason." Nothing has been reported about his case, but believers have a version of what might have prompted the persecution, which they consider unfair.