Serb Church in Montenegro Blasts Gay 'Sinners'

In its annual statement issued on Sunday, the Metropolitanate of Montenegro and the Littoral blasted "same-sex fornication" and implicity accused Montenegro's pro-EU government of encouraging it.

In an address delivered ahead of Orthodox Christmas, the Church called on the parliament, government and all state institutions to stop "the aggressive propaganda for homosexuality" in the country.

It said its position on "same-sex sin" was completely clear and urged citizens to affirm their Christian identity and stand up for faith and morals.

"Such a sin, like any fornication and adultery, is a negation of the greatest human gift - the gift of birth," the Serbian Orthodox Church said in a statement.  

The Church, the largest faith group in Montenegro, has in the past condemned the government's aim to financially and legally support gay rights.

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