Riga intervenes in church affairs by declaring Latvian church independent from Moscow

14-09-2022

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Riga intervenes in church affairs by declaring Latvian church independent from Moscow

The Latvian state declared the Orthodox Church in the country to be independent. The Church leadership has accepted this ruling. However, the decision is heavily criticised.

Russian soldier close to a church in Ukraine. Photo EPA, Sergei Ilnitsky

Ukrainian church tries to get independent, but Patriarch does not comply

The Ukrainian Orthodox Church (UOC) has tried to distance herself from the Russian mother church in the updated statute.

International Orthodox centre recognises Macedonian Church

After decades of dispute, the Constantinople Patriarchate recognised the Church of Northern Macedonia. However, it only recognises 'Ohrid' as the name of the Church to prevent further disputes.

Head of Ukraine's Orthodox Church of Moscow Patriarchy Metropolitan Onufry conducts a service. Photo AFP, Vasily Maximov

Ukrainian Orthodox Church declares independence from Moscow

The Ukrainian Church under Moscow Patriarchate has decided to cut ties with the Russian Orthodox Church.

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