Russian church condemns Madonna
The Russian Orthodox Church has lambasted Madonna's controversial 'crucifixion' stunt, urging Christians to boycott her upcoming Moscow show.
The establishment is the latest in a long line of religious groups to slam the Confessions tour stunt, which sees the singer descend to the stage on a diamante-studded cross, while wearing a crown of thorns. Her Rome performance last night has even prompted some Catholic leaders to call for her ex-communication.
Now the Russian church is adding its disapproval ahead of her September 11 show.
Spokesman Father Vsevolod Chaplin says: "This is not the first year that this lady has been mixing songs about human passion with Christian symbols - crosses, statues of the virgin, beads, and now it's self-crucifixion.
"This means the singer needs spiritual assistance."
