Despite widespread persecution, Orthodox churches not only
survived the Cold War period but levels of religiosity in Orthodox
countries remained significant. This book examines the often
surprising relations between Orthodox churches and political
regimes. It provides a comprehensive overview of the dynamics
between Eastern Christianity and politics from the end of the
Second World War to the fall of communism, covering 40 Orthodox
churches including diasporic churches in Africa, Asia, America and
Australia. Based on research from recently-opened archives and
publications in a wide range of European languages, it analyses
church-state relations on both sides of the Iron Curtain. It
discusses the following key themes: the relationship between
Orthodox churches and political power; religious resistance to
communism; the political control of churches; religion and
propaganda; monasticism and theological publications; religious
diplomacy within the Orthodox commonwealth; and religious contacts
between East and West.
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