The Kremlin has issued a fresh warning following a key step in Kyiv’s quest for an independent church that is recognized by the Orthodox Christian leadership, saying Russia will protect the interests of the faithful in Ukraine if the historic split leads to illegal action or violence.
RFE/RL: Amid church rift, Kremlin vows to ‘protect interests’ of faithful in Ukraine
Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia Kirill visits St George church, the main Greek Orthodox cathedral during his visit on August 31 in Istanbul.
