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The Investigative Committee said it was planning to charge the cult leaders with organizing an illegal religious organization and causing "two or more people severe harm. Asked by AFP how he knew he was the son of God, Vissarion said in "I felt something violently surging up from within me that had been held down until then. His followers adhere to a jumble of creeds that draw from Russian Orthodox rites and environmentally friendly values. Converts included musicians, doctors, teachers, Red Army colonels, an ex-minister of Belarus and pilgrims from Cuba, Bulgaria, Belgium, Australia and Germany.

In the s, some of Vissarion's devotees died either by suicide or as a result of harsh living conditions and lack of medical care. Consulted by Reuters, police said they could not provide further details. Anderson said that 14 children were rescued, while 31 women and 11 men remained in custody. The group had summoned followers to be present on Sunday night. Pathways International Kingdom Restoration Church did not respond to a phone call and an email seeking comment. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.

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