Biography
In November 2020, at the height of the coronavirus pandemic, 67-year-old Natalia Perekatiy had to spend 2 days in a temporary detention center after a raid by security forces in the town of Gryazi. The search and criminal prosecution came as a complete surprise to the believer. For three decades, she was a Christian and peacefully shared her religious views with others. But now she has to defend her right to freedom of religion.
Natalya was born in 1953. Since childhood, she reflected on the beauty of nature, loved to draw. Having matured, the girl began to think about the meaning of life. But at that time she could not find answers to her questions, since the school instilled atheistic views. Living in Abkhazia, Natalya, together with her husband, raised three children, taught commodity science. In 1993, the woman was widowed.
Natalya was always worried about injustice. Having got acquainted with the Bible, she received answers to her questions. Understanding the causes of people's suffering and applying wise advice from the Holy Scriptures helped the believer to relate more calmly to what is happening in the world.
Despite the persecution, Natalya tries not to lose heart. She finds joy in her favorite hobbies — calm music and outdoor recreation. The believer notes that she has no grudge against people who suspect her of extremism.