Russian Orthodox priests face persecution from state and church for supporting peace in Ukraine

Last September, when President Vladimir Putin ordered a partial mobilization of reservists, Moscow Patriarch Kirill required his clergymen to pray for victory. Standing in front of the altar and dozens of his parishioners in one of Moscow's churches, Koval decided to put the peace above the patriarch's orders. (Aug. 12)

      
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