Dispute in Turku: Archbishop Warns of Russia

A dispute has arisen in Turku, Finland, between the Orthodox Church and a newly formed network of over 80 Orthodox parishes. Archbishop Elia warned of Russian influence, while the new parish’s priest denied any connections to the Moscow Patriarchate. This raises concerns about the potential impact of Russian Orthodox Church activities within Finland.

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