Head of Russian Orthodox church in Estonia confirms he is leaving country after expulsion order
Estonian authorities have accused Metropolitan Yevgeniy of public statements and actions in support of Russian aggression.
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Estonian authorities have accused Metropolitan Yevgeniy of public statements and actions in support of Russian aggression.
Estonia will not renew the residence permit of Metropolitan Eugene of the Estonian Orthodox Church, the local branch of the Russian Orthodox Church, saying he is a threat to national security.
Estonia will not renew the residence permit of Metropolitan Eugene, head of the Estonian Orthodox Church of the Moscow Patriarchate, citing national security concerns.
The Estonian government did not extend the residence permit of Metropolitan Yevgeniy of the Estonian Orthodox Church of the Moscow Patriarchate, forcing him to leave by Feb. 6, the ERR public broadcaster reported on Jan. 18.
Tallinn expels clergyman as a ‘threat to security.’