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The Latvian Orthodox Church will be granted greater autonomy following amendments to the law, according to Deputy of the Saeima, Jānis Dombrava. The changes will restore the church’s historical independence, which existed in principle during the interwar period when it was not subordinate to Moscow. Dombrava stated that this reflects the longstanding position regarding the Latvian Orthodox Church.

Topics: #church #dombrava #latvian

2 thoughts on “Dombrava: The law project of the Latvian Orthodox Church is a correct step”
  1. This is a welcome development that recognizes the historical context of the Latvian Orthodox Church.

  2. What specific historical factors led to the Latvian Orthodox Church’s previous subordination to Moscow?

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