Babaryka met with parishioners of a church in Berlin, where prayers are offered year after year for Belarusian political prisoners
«Having found myself in Germany, I learned about a simple yet very human story,» the ex-political prisoner wrote on his Facebook page.
Photo from Viktar Babaryka's Facebook
«After the events of 2020, a tradition emerged in the Gethsemane Church in Berlin: every Thursday evening, year after year, a small group of people (a core of 4‑6 individuals) gathers to remember and pray for Belarusian political prisoners. Almost none of them have ties to Belarus, most are elderly, but they are all people capable of empathizing with someone else's grief and aware of the need to preserve the memory of every person, even a stranger to them, who has been unjustly condemned.
And I thought that if, in the conditions of isolation in which many political prisoners find themselves, they knew that even strangers remember them, it would greatly help alleviate psychological pressure. Believe me, one of the most agonizing tortures is the torture of being forgotten. Therefore, I ask everyone who can convey this small story to the convicted — please do so. The prisoners really need it,» he wrote.
«Today (Thursday) I was in this church and met these incredible people. The photo shows one of them. And we agreed that I would try to ensure that my first speech in German, which I will be able to read (not even say), takes place in this church. And he expressed a desire to visit Belarus and offer the last prayer for the last political prisoner in our homeland (unfortunately, not in our native language). I very much hope that this won't be delayed and will happen this year.
And this wonderful evening and story were given to me by an excellent woman, Inna, one of those who form the heart of this group and generously share her kindness and help with Belarusians (and not only) in Germany,» Viktar Babaryka added.
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