Russia puts religious leaders under pressure to support the war

04-08-2022

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Russia puts religious leaders under pressure to support the war

The Russian state not just expects religious leaders to support the "special operation" in Ukraine. There are also witnesses of active pressure to clarify the limits.

Servicemen arresting somebody. Photo not related with content. Photo AFP, Vasily Maximov

Russian priest arrested for preaching against the war

"Brothers and sisters in Christ are now killing Christians. It is impossible to live with this fact."

Priest Ioann Burdin got a fina for speaking out against the war in Ukraine. Photo Facebook

Russian priest fined for anti-war sermon

A Russian court has fined the priest Ioann Burdin. He was arrested last week. During a sermon, Burdin spoke out against the Russian war in Ukraine.

Georgy Edelshtein in front of a church in the Kostroma region in Russia. Photo AFP, Yuri Kadobnov

Two Russian priests continue opposition to church and Kremlin

In Russia, at least two Orthodox priests remain openly opposed to Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine. They could face prison because of this.

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