Serbian priest shocks Serbia: Who does Yoga - is not a true believer

A large commotion arose after the statements of the Macedonian Orthodox Church Metropolitan Ilarion, who claims that doing yoga constitute a waiver of Christ and Orthodox religion because it derives from the Hindu religion.

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The reason for this was his statement marking the International Day of Yoga in the City Park in Skopje.

The same criticism was echoed by the Greek and Bulgarian Orthodox Church.

- Yoga has no place in the life of Christians, and is absolutely incompatible with the Orthodox Christian faith - said in a statement of the Orthodox churches.

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Many have asked what the thoughts of the SOC are regarding yoga. Maybe things are clearer after the statement of Dimitri Kalezić, archpriest of the SOC.

- The practice of yoga, which is the study of Hinduism, leads to dechristianity and turning one's back to God. Anyone who is engaged in yoga, consciously or unconsciously, disclaims the Orthodox faith - said Archpriest Kalezić.

Last year, the United Nations proclaimed June 21st the International Day of Yoga.

(Telegraf.co.uk/ Blic)