Date of new trial for Metropolitan Arseniy announced

Metropolitan Arseniy of Sviatohirsk. Photo: Sviatohirsk Lavra

The next hearing in the case of Metropolitan Arseniy of Sviatohirsk will take place on November 19, 2024, reports the Svlavra Telegram channel.

On Tuesday, a session of the Slavyansk City District Court regarding the case of Metropolitan Arseniy is expected.

The session is scheduled to begin at 1:00 PM.

The message also includes a request to support Metropolitan Arseniy, the Lavra brethren, and the lawyers – through prayers and financial assistance.

Details for assistance:

PrivatBank: 5457082251175977

Monobank: 5375411428095645

As previously reported by the UOJ, on November 6, the Dnipro Court of Appeals reviewed the defense's complaints regarding the decision of the Slavyansk City District Court to extend Metropolitan Arseniy’s detention by two months starting from October 13. The court upheld the decision to keep the Metropolitan in pre-trial detention.

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