“We could not and cannot remain indifferent to the grief of the fallen soldier’s family. That is why everything was done to ensure that no church amplification could be heard while the funeral procession was passing the cathedral. The Liturgy continued without microphones. The blessing of the baskets took place only after the funeral procession had left the church grounds.
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