Several Orthodox churches in former Soviet republics have followed the steps of the Russian Orthodox Church and cut their ties with the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople.
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RFE/RL: Moscow-affiliated churches in ex-Soviet republics fall in line over Ukraine rift
Believers of Ukrainian Orthodox Church (UOC) of the Moscow Patriarchate take part in the events dedicated to the celebration of the Day of Baptism of Rus in Kyiv on July 27, 2018.
