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Estonia’s Orthodox Church complains of state interference

Government should not interfere in church canons, says Estonian Bishop

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Andreja Bogdanovski
Oct 11, 2024
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Despite recently amending its statute and documents, the Estonian authorities still consider the Estonian Orthodox Church (EOC-MP) not entirely independent from Russia’s Patriarch Kirill. This has prompted a reaction from the church, which claims state interference in “canonical matters.”  

Metropolitan Evgeny (Estonian Orthodox Church - Moscow Patriarchate)
Expelled Metropolitan Evgeny (EOC-MP), Source: YouTube screensh…

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