Bishop Ryakhovsky explained why celebrating Halloween threatens with spiritual consequencestranslated

The head bishop of the Russian United Union of Christians of the Evangelical Faith (ROSHVE), Sergei Ryakhovsky, called on Russians to abandon the celebration of Halloween. In a conversation with RIA Novosti, he warned that passion for occult traditions can have spiritual consequences. According to the clergyman, the modern appearance of the holiday contradicts the religious values ​​that he considers important for Russian society.

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Halloween is celebrated on the night from October 31 to November 1 in many countries around the world. Initially, the holiday was associated with the Catholic All Saints Day and symbolized the victory of good over evil. However, over time, its content changed, and in popular culture, images of evil spirits, horror characters and related entertainment came to the fore.

Ryakhovsky drew attention to the commercial component of the modern celebration. According to him, entire industries use Halloween to make a profit, including in the Russian market. At the same time, many participants perceive what is happening solely as entertainment, without thinking about the religious origin of the tradition. “As a priest, I absolutely do not support...