Patriarhia critică dur proiectul Legii Drapelului, inițiat de AUR: "Doar preoții pot oficia rugăciuni și da binecuvântări"

The Romanian Orthodox Church criticizes a proposed law regarding the National Flag, initiated by AUR, which mandates officials to kiss the flag at ceremonies. The law, which has sparked public controversy, also requires flag-raising ceremonies in schools and specific broadcasting obligations for media. The Church's spokesperson, Adrian Agachi, expressed regret that the project was developed without prior consultation with the Patriarchy, leading to a prayer text that does not align with liturgical practices. The Church plans to propose amendments to ensure that only clergy can perform the blessing of the flag, emphasizing the importance of proper consultation in future legislative projects involving religious acts.