Kiev hopes historic ‘unification’ synod in Kiev will be a further step out of Russia’s orbitUkrainian priests will hold a historic synod on Saturdayto work toward founding an independent church, in what the authorities in Kiev hope will be a further step out of Russia’s orbit.Ties between the former Soviet neighbours have broken down since Moscow annexed Crimea in 2014 following a pro-western uprising in Kiev, and this year the tensions have spilt into the religious arena. … …read more
Source: The Guardian
