Posted on Sep 30, 2023
Anger grows over Ukraine's largest Orthodox church, still aligned with Moscow despite war
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On a recent autumn afternoon, Ukrainian worshipers with a branch of the Orthodox church long tied to Moscow gathered on a street outside the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra to sing and pray.
They come here often as an act of protest against a decision issued by Ukrainian authorities earlier this year.
Government officials effectively banished clergy loyal to the Moscow patriarch from the most sacred parts of the gold-domed monastery complex.
"Our monks lived here from ancient times," said Metropolitan Clement, bristling with anger. "Access is closed now to clergymen and to many believers who could come to to pray here even in Soviet times."
On a recent autumn afternoon, Ukrainian worshipers with a branch of the Orthodox church long tied to Moscow gathered on a street outside the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra to sing and pray.
They come here often as an act of protest against a decision issued by Ukrainian authorities earlier this year.
Government officials effectively banished clergy loyal to the Moscow patriarch from the most sacred parts of the gold-domed monastery complex.
"Our monks lived here from ancient times," said Metropolitan Clement, bristling with anger. "Access is closed now to clergymen and to many believers who could come to to pray here even in Soviet times."
Anger grows over Ukraine's largest Orthodox church, still aligned with Moscow despite war
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
"The militant role of the Russian Orthodox Church has drawn condemnation from religious leaders including Pope Francis, who described Kirill as "Putin's altar boy." Kirill's embrace of the war also sparked growing rage and division within Ukraine, where millions of Ukrainians still choose to worship in Moscow-affiliated Orthodox churches."
"The militant role of the Russian Orthodox Church has drawn condemnation from religious leaders including Pope Francis, who described Kirill as "Putin's altar boy." Kirill's embrace of the war also sparked growing rage and division within Ukraine, where millions of Ukrainians still choose to worship in Moscow-affiliated Orthodox churches."
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel good day Brother William, always informational and of the most interesting. Thanks for sharing, have a blessed day!
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