On June 25, memorial services were held in the temples of the city of Fryazino, Moscow Region, for those who died during the fire at the Platan Research Institute. The churches in honor of the Nativity of Christ and in honor of the "Sovereign" Icon of the Mother of God are ready to provide assistance to the victims and their relatives. His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia expressed his condolences.
"The priests held memorial services in several temples of Fryazin. Now we are waiting for more detailed information from the city administration. In the near future, it will become clear what kind of help is needed," said Archpriest Alexy Nikonov, head of the social department of the Balashikha Diocese.
You can also ask for help by calling the Synodal Charity Department's hotline number 8-800-70-70-222.
A fire at the Platan Research Institute in Fryazin, near Moscow, occurred on June 24. Its area was 5 thousand square meters. According to the Ministry of Emergency Situations, 8 people were killed in the fire, one person is in intensive care.