Holy Synod dismisses head of Chukotka diocese
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Moscow, June 30, Interfax - The Holy Synod of the Russian Orthodox Church on Saturday dismissed Bishop Diomid of Chukotka and bared him from service, Interfax-Religion was told at the Moscow Patriarchate.
The Holy Synod met in the framework of the Bishops Council of the Russian Orthodox Church that on Friday defrocked the bishop for his disobedience to his superiors.
Bishop Diomid has repeatedly made statements in the past year and a half criticizing Patriarch Alexy II and other leaders of the Russian Orthodox Church and calling for the self-isolation of the Church. He has also called for the rejection of any dialogue with the authorities, other religions, as well as the rejection of missionary activity among young people.
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http://www.interfax-religion.com/?act=news&div=4873
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