The Holy Metropolis of Sweden and All Scandinavia and His Eminence Metropolitan Cleopas express their deepest sorrow for the tragic accident that occurred this afternoon in Stockholm, on a central avenue above the Cathedral of Saint George, when a public transportation bus veered off course and crashed into a stop, resulting in the loss of human life and the injury of our fellow citizens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Metropolitan Cleopas conveys his sincere and heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims, sharing in their profound grief and praying for the repose of the souls of the departed. At the same time, he wishes a swift and full recovery to all those injured.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Holy Metropolis of Sweden affirms its practical support to those affected, offering every possible spiritual and psychological assistance during these difficult hours, and calls upon all the faithful to unite their prayers for the victims and their families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
May the All-Good God grant comfort to the mourners and peace to every heart.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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