Bishop killed in Dagestan (Russia)

Russian Pentecostal Church Bishop killed on July 15th in Makhachkala (Dagestan, Russian Federation).

Russian Pentecostal Church Bishop killed on July 15^th in Makhachkala (Dagestan, Russian Federation). Arthur Suleimanov was shot to death near his church “Hosanna” after the prayer.

The Dagestan officials attempt to identify the murderer and senior bishop of the Pentacostal Church in Ukraine Mykhailo Panochko expressed condolences for the tragic death of the Russian bishop.  

“We express our sincere condolences to our brothers and sisters in Dagestan on the tragic loss of the Christ’s minister Arthur Suleimanov and sent letter of compassion to the Hosanna Church and whole Pentecostal Church in Russia. We do hope for quick and honest investigation of the crime”

Besides Mykhailo Panochko stressed that Church in Ukraine is deeply concerned about this and prays for “God protection to brothers and sisters in Dagestan and whole Russia”

Dagestan, is Russian federal republic located in the North Caucasus region. Almost 90 percent in Dagestan are Muslims.