A Moscow priest who was shot down by a masked...
arguments against a priest"s words in their mind and heart, and going against God"s word, they cover him with libel and even raise their hand at him."The patriarch praised Sysoyev"s speeches in debates, but said his death could be "the strongest word he had ever pronounced."
Shortly after Sysoyev"s murder, Kirill warned against any hasty accusations until the killer has been identified.
Some Russian lawmakers have asked for more information on the religious groups, from which Sysoyev helped members leave, to consider measures to restrict foreign religious organizations" activities in Russia, as well as questioned the Constitutional Court"s decision to prolong a moratorium on the death penalty.
The murder also stirred a wave of condemnation from all religious groups in Russia, and demands to ensure better security for the clergy.
President Dmitry Medvedev described the killing of the priest on Monday as "an extremely severe crime."