MOSCOW - Russia is poaching priests from Egypt’s Greek Orthodox Church of Alexandria.
The priests, persuaded by Russian Orthodox bishops and priests, are heading to Moscow.
Elisabeth Braw writes in Foreign Policy that the priests’ exodus is part of Russia’s “ecclesiastical expansionism” plan, which aims to bolster Russia’s standing in Africa.
The move also deals a blow to priests who recognize the independence of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine, she adds.
https://foreignpolicy.com/2024/03/12/russia-africa-religion-orthodox-church-influence/
