Disinfo: The Patriarch of Ukraine asks Patriarch Kirill for forgiveness

Summary

The Patriarch of Ukraine, Philaret, sent a letter to the Patriarch of Russia, Kirill, on November 16, in which he was asking for mercy and forgiveness.

Disproof

According to the Patriarchate of Ukraine, there has been no plea for forgiveness. The Patriarch of Ukraine, Philaret, stated in a press-conference that took place on December 2 that there neither has been any kind of plea for forgiveness, nor will be. Further debunking at Myth Detector mythdetector.ge/en/myth/patriarchate-russia-falsified-letter-patriarchate-ukraine, .

publication/media

  • Reported in: Issue 91
  • DATE OF PUBLICATION: 01/12/2017
  • Outlet language(s) Georgian
  • Countries and/or Regions discussed in the disinformation: Ukraine, Russia
  • Keywords: Orthodox Church
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Disproof

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