Moisescu and Teoctist Orthodox Church in Communist Romania
in 1977, ceaușescu meets justin moisescu, newly elected patriarch of orthodox church of romania
1977 presidential decree signed nicolae ceaușescu recognizing teoctist arăpașu metropolitan of moldavia
teoctist arăpașu became patriarch because of support of third patriarch, justinian marina. communist government did not oppose him, known obedient , accept compromises. became known acceptance of ceaușescu s policies, including demolitions of churches in systematized areas , defrocking priests stood government. lack of reaction in demolitions of 22 churches in bucharest seen sign of collaboration regime. teoctist s public interventions included laudatory telegrams , speeches ceaușescu s achievements.
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