Mihail and Oleg have been released and the charges against them were dropped. Their return home serves as a reminder that our collective commitment to religious freedom produces tangible results. We will remain observant to ensure that the rights of our community continue to be respected.
January 28, 2016
Final supporters
Petition from Unification Church members in Moldova – 8thNovember 2015
On 30th October 2015, at 7:00 am, the bureau of Anti-Human Trafficking started an investigation in five different places connected with Unification Church in Moldova. As a result, two members of it, Mihail Calestru (born 1978) and Oleg Savenkov(born 1975) were detained for 72 hours.
On 2nd November 2015, based on the accusations, the penalty was extended to 30 days.
Unification Church in Moldova is accused of Human Trafficking with economic benefit.
In the Constitution of Republic of Moldova is written that religious belief can be free, with respects of its statute and the Moldavian Law.
The Unification Church Statute states that people can make donations and also raise funds from private physical people and also organization in order to finance its projects and objectives described in the Statute.
The raised funds are used for different public purposes, as service projects for the public community, seminars, workshops, trainings, and also to sustain the expenses of the church properties and its volunteers.
We are convinced that the people detained didn’t commit any crimes of which they are accused. They are our “religious”brothers and examples of dedication and sacrifice. They don’t possess any properties, vehicles or luxury objects. They are living modest lives together with their families and do a lot for the community around.
We declare that these brothers didn’t use church funds for their own benefits. We are very sad that the police believes that Unification Church members are obliged and forced into doing things they don’t want to do.
We affirm that our religious practices and traditions are first of all legal, and church members practiced them by their free will.
Our belief promotes a spiritual growth that includes the development of moral qualities, united and respectful families, and a moral education for our children. Our members are encouraged to be people of filial piety, responsible husbands and wives, and citizens that love their country and the world.
We humbly ask not to ruin the theology and traditions of our Church because the Constitution of Republic of Moldova gives the right of free religion.
The accusations our brothers are put through derive from a group of people that were part of our church (ex-members).
Our church members worldwide ask for the immediate liberation of Mihail Calestru and Oleg Savenkov and the liberty of practice our believes.
Due to these persecusions, not only the liberty of our brothers is endangered, but also the existence of the Unification Church itself as an organisation in Moldova!
Help us to practice our religion freely! Help us free our bothers from jail!
With respect,
Unification Church Members
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
November 9, 2015
Reached 100 supporters
November 9, 2015
6 Comments
FREE MIHAIL AND OLEG NOW. The government is just targeting people they dont like. Stop this harassment against our church
unbelievable that this is happening in 2015. religious freedom matters and these men are being treated like monsters for nothing.
So tired of this corruption in moldova. They lock away good people while the real criminals walk free. justice for our brothers
Regardless of church internal conflicts, natural for any religious institution, seeking for righteousness with the price of messing with local corrupt authorities in order to imprison parents that have wives and children home, is extremely erroneous, period.
immediate liberation of two our members, the liberty of practice our believes and STOP persecution of Unification Church and its Members in Moldova.
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Mihail and Oleg have been released and the charges against them were dropped. Their return home serves as a reminder that our collective commitment to religious freedom produces tangible results. We will remain observant to ensure that the rights of our community continue to be respected.
January 28, 2016
Final supporters
Petition from Unification Church members in Moldova – 8thNovember 2015
On 30th October 2015, at 7:00 am, the bureau of Anti-Human Trafficking started an investigation in five different places connected with Unification Church in Moldova. As a result, two members of it, Mihail Calestru (born 1978) and Oleg Savenkov(born 1975) were detained for 72 hours.
On 2nd November 2015, based on the accusations, the penalty was extended to 30 days.
Unification Church in Moldova is accused of Human Trafficking with economic benefit.
In the Constitution of Republic of Moldova is written that religious belief can be free, with respects of its statute and the Moldavian Law.
The Unification Church Statute states that people can make donations and also raise funds from private physical people and also organization in order to finance its projects and objectives described in the Statute.
The raised funds are used for different public purposes, as service projects for the public community, seminars, workshops, trainings, and also to sustain the expenses of the church properties and its volunteers.
We are convinced that the people detained didn’t commit any crimes of which they are accused. They are our “religious”brothers and examples of dedication and sacrifice. They don’t possess any properties, vehicles or luxury objects. They are living modest lives together with their families and do a lot for the community around.
We declare that these brothers didn’t use church funds for their own benefits. We are very sad that the police believes that Unification Church members are obliged and forced into doing things they don’t want to do.
We affirm that our religious practices and traditions are first of all legal, and church members practiced them by their free will.
Our belief promotes a spiritual growth that includes the development of moral qualities, united and respectful families, and a moral education for our children. Our members are encouraged to be people of filial piety, responsible husbands and wives, and citizens that love their country and the world.
We humbly ask not to ruin the theology and traditions of our Church because the Constitution of Republic of Moldova gives the right of free religion.
The accusations our brothers are put through derive from a group of people that were part of our church (ex-members).
Our church members worldwide ask for the immediate liberation of Mihail Calestru and Oleg Savenkov and the liberty of practice our believes.
Due to these persecusions, not only the liberty of our brothers is endangered, but also the existence of the Unification Church itself as an organisation in Moldova!
Help us to practice our religion freely! Help us free our bothers from jail!
With respect,
Unification Church Members
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
November 9, 2015
Reached 100 supporters
November 9, 2015
6 Comments
This is a total abuse of power. Let them go home to their kids, they are innocent people.
FREE MIHAIL AND OLEG NOW. The government is just targeting people they dont like. Stop this harassment against our church
unbelievable that this is happening in 2015. religious freedom matters and these men are being treated like monsters for nothing.
So tired of this corruption in moldova. They lock away good people while the real criminals walk free. justice for our brothers
Regardless of church internal conflicts, natural for any religious institution, seeking for righteousness with the price of messing with local corrupt authorities in order to imprison parents that have wives and children home, is extremely erroneous, period.
immediate liberation of two our members, the liberty of practice our believes and STOP persecution of Unification Church and its Members in Moldova.
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This is a total abuse of power. Let them go home to their kids, they are innocent people.