Russian it is, even Franklin Graham is prone to persecution.
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Rev. Franklin Graham says he is cancelling an evangelical summit in Russia after the government passed a new law placing severe restrictions on Christian evangelization. “We were looking forward to this significant event being held in Russia because no one knows modern Christian persecution better than the church that suffered under communist rule. However, just a few weeks ago Russia passed a law that severely limits Christians’ freedoms,” Graham posted on Facebook in announcing the cancellation of his World Summit in Defense of Persecuted Christians.
The law, signed by Russian President Vladimir Putin, puts a stop to sharing faith in homes, online, and anywhere else except for church buildings. It is considered to be the country’s most restrictive since post-Soviet history. It gives Putin the authority to crack down on nongovernment affiliated churches, according to Archbishop Andrew Maklakov, administrator of the Russian Orthodox Autonomous Church of America. https://www2.cbn.com/news/world/franklin-graham-cancels-persecution-summit-moscow-over-repressive-law
And that answers the question about restrictions and possible persecution and shows how fragile freedoms are in Russia. I have a feeling that Russia will do what Russia has always done, and will not come dowm on the side of freedom. I understand Putin doesn’t like it when Orthodox clergy have spoken out against the Ukraine war, either. Thanks for posting.