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Greek Leader’s Efforts to Loosen Church-State Ties Are Met With Skepticism

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Creato: 16 Novembre 2018
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Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras of Greece right and the head of the Greek Orthodox Church Archbishop Ieronymos merlin 146432250 f1a0090d d639 4c11 8702 9b42057d2c81 jumboATHENS — An effort by Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras of Greece to start severing cozy ties between the state and the Greek Orthodox Church, including taking priests off civil service payrolls, has opened up divisions within the church, which has played a dominant role in the country’s life for centuries.  read more