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Orthodox approach

Wednesday 27 August 1997 23:02 BST
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The head of the Russian Orthodox Church, Alexiy II, said that "North American standards" of freedom of religion should not be applied to Russia. "We must completely bar proselytising," Alexiy said, referring to "non-traditional" faiths, following a meeting with the archbishop of Vienna.

Reuters -Moscow

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