Kiev orders monks in historic Pechersk Lavra monastery to leave

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Kiev orders monks in historic Pechersk Lavra monastery to leave

Tensions are rising at a historic Orthodox Christian monastery in Kiev. The church has played a crucial role in both Russian and Ukrainian history, but earlier this month, the government ordered its monks to leave, accusing them of having ties with Moscow. As Daniel Padwick reports, the monks are not for moving.

March 27, 2023