The voluntary blood donation campaign held on the occasion of Ashura is a wonderful tradition that demonstrates the unity of representatives of all peoples and all religions living in our country, Bishop of Baku and Azerbaijan Aleksiy (Smirnov) told journalists, APA reports.
"We are currently living in a very difficult period. In the international arena, we are witnessing not only tensions but also direct military confrontations that are causing loss of life. In such a situation, our republic, our society, and our religious organizations demonstrate a unique unity that brings together different nationalities and different religions. Therefore, it is a great honor for me to be here today and to take part in this campaign," he emphasized.