Russian Orthodox priest faces expulsion for refusing to pray for victory over Ukraine

​A prominent priest in Moscow faces expulsion from the Russian Orthodox Church for refusing to read a prayer asking God to guide Russia to victory over Ukraine.
By Billy Kennedy
Published 22nd Jan 2024, 16:15 GMT
A church court said Rev Aleksiy Uminsky should be 'expelled from holy orders'A church court said Rev Aleksiy Uminsky should be 'expelled from holy orders'
A church court said Rev Aleksiy Uminsky should be 'expelled from holy orders'

​In a verdict, a church court said Rev Aleksiy Uminsky should be "expelled from holy orders" for violating his priestly oath.The decision was forwarded for approval to Patriarch Kirill, Russian church leader who strongly backs President Vladimir Putin.

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