Russia riddled with ‘sorcerers’ – Orthodox archpriest

Russia is plagued by widespread occult practices, Fr. Andrey Tkachev, an archpriest of the Russian Orthodox Church, has warned, describing it as a serious moral threat to the country. In the latest episode of his “Sacred Truth” series published on Thursday, he claimed that some Russians are spending more on sorcerers than on expensive medical procedures.

Speaking about the role of the clergy in addressing societal issues, he emphasized the need to combat occultism, stating, “The Russian land is full of sorcerers. This abomination requires purification.”

Tkachev stressed that moral rejuvenation in Russia is impossible without the active involvement of the priesthood. He cited the biblical Book of Malachi, arguing that if clergy do not take action, the country has no future. “I will come to you, says the Lord, for judgment, and I will be…