The Russian Orthodox Church and The State: The Middle East Connection
The Russian Orthodox Church and The State: The Middle East Connection

Author(s): Ilias Tasopoulos
Subject(s): Politics and religion, Eastern Orthodoxy, Sociology of Religion
Published by: Transnational Press London
Keywords: The Russian Orthodox Church; The State; The Middle East Connection; Russian; Orthodox;
Summary/Abstract: The stance of the Russian Orthodox Church (ROC) on Iraq and Syria shows several dimensions of its persistent international activities, affected by institutional aspects and geoecclesiastical considerations. The idea of a world centred around Russia that includes the Middle East intertwined with its rhetoric of protecting Christians from the unexpected developments that arose in both countries.

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