Article 6B496 The enemy within? Ukraine’s Moscow-affiliated Orthodox Church faces scrutiny

The enemy within? Ukraine’s Moscow-affiliated Orthodox Church faces scrutiny

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Isobel Koshiw
from World news | The Guardian on (#6B496)

Church alleged to be arm of the Kremlin - disguising Russian propaganda as religious teachings

Father Mykola Danylevych, the spokesperson for Ukraine's Moscow-affiliated Orthodox Church, answered the phone before quickly hanging up. I told you to call me on an encrypted line!" Danylevych, like his fellow high-ranking clergymen at the church, are in a state of paranoia and panic - their church, the biggest in Ukraine, is under threat.

We are not holier than thou, we admit that there are some unresolved matters on our side ... but we are for individual responsibility, not collective," said Danylevych.

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