Patriarch Filaret Dies at 97, Orthodox Church of Ukraine Says
Patriarch Filaret, a key figure in Ukrainian Orthodoxy, has died at the age of 97. He spearheaded a movement within Ukraine that resulted in a significant schism among Orthodox believers.
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AI-generatedPatriarch Filaret, a key figure in Ukrainian Orthodoxy, has died at the age of 97. He spearheaded a movement within Ukraine that resulted in a significant schism among Orthodox believers. This movement ultimately led to the establishment of an independent Orthodox Church of Ukraine, separate from the Moscow Patriarchate. Filaret's actions and leadership were central to the creation of this independent church, marking a major shift in the religious landscape of Ukraine. His death marks the end of a long and influential career within the Orthodox Christian community.
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4 extractedThe movement created a church independent of Moscow.
The movement created a schism among Orthodox believers.
Filaret led a movement in Ukraine.
Patriarch Filaret died at 97.