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Russia accuses Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew of "interference" and seeking control in the election of a new Patriarch
The Russian Federation's Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) has alleged that Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew of Constantinople is attempting to interfere in the internal dynamics of the Georgian Orthodox Church and bring its leadership under his influence.
Russian intelligence criticized Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew of Constantinople for interfering in the internal affairs of the Georgian Orthodox Church and accused him of violating international church law.
New attack by Russian Authorities on Ecumenical Patriarch over Georgia’s Patriarchal Election | Orthodox Times (en)
by Efi Efthymiou Russian authorities have launched yet another attack against Ecuemnical Patriarch Bartholomew, once again reflecting what many observers see as the alignment of the Moscow Patriarchate with the policies of the Kremlin. This marks the second time that the Press Office of the Foreign Intelligence Service of Russia has targeted the Ecumenical Patriarch. Approximately two months ago, the SVR issued similar claims, attempting to disc…
Russia’s SVR Accuses Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew of Interfering in Election of Georgian Church Leader - Civil Georgia
The Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) has accused Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I of Constantinople of interfering in the Georgian Orthodox Church’s internal affairs by promoting candidates for Georgian patriarch, as the country will soon have a new church leader following the death of Ilia II. In a March 31 statement, Russia’s SVR said that Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, who is the spiritual leader of Orthodox Christians worldwid…
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