BOBRUISK, Belarus — A Baptist congregation in Bobruisk, located in eastern Belarus, has called for freedom to worship and for an end to the persecution of members of the Yermalitsky family. The family hosts the church’s services in their home and has faced a series of fines and harassment from state officials.
Most of what is being deemed as harassment is being orchestrated by Aleksandr Markachev of the town administration, reports claim. Markachev defended his actions, claiming that “a private home is not designated for religious worship” and that “their services are illegal.” He also said the church services cause fire hazards and a risk of health problems. The congregation has also called for worship services to be allowed to take place freely and the cancellation of fines imposed on the Yermalitsky family.
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