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Since 1919, when it broke away from the Communist-suppressed mother church in Moscow, the largest branch of North American Orthodoxy has sadly, steadfastly maintained its autonomy. Not that there has been a lack of interest on the part of Moscow's Patriarch Alexei and his new friends in the Kremlin. In 1945, the Patriarch sent an archbishop to the U.S. with concessions aimed to bring the exiles back into the fold; but the North American hierarchy refused. Four months ago, another church dignitary arrived from Moscow in a hopeful mood. Last week he was on his way home...
...What Patriarch Alexei is doing in Russia is all that he can do at present. . . . He has a very difficult task in attempting to propagate the faith. Despite the conditions he faces, he has finally obtained the Government's permission to open some of the monasteries and some of the churches. . . . The war was the main factor. . . . The Government found that the people didn't want to die for Karl Marx. Of course the people know that the priests can say very little out loud, even within the walls of the Church, but nevertheless the people wanted...
...present our relations with Patriarch Alexei can only be spiritual. ... In the meantime we pray for him, of course...
...committee of the Security Council was discussing the admittance to the United Nations of another Russian satellite. Russia's Alexei N. Krasilnikov, Gromyko's standin, thought it would be nice if Albania (which stands accused before U.N. of helping guerrillas to attack Greece) became a member. The U.S. and Britain thought that Albania should first blow its political nose...
...Easter Eve, Russians of all ages, types and uniforms milled about with the candles they would light at midnight. The greatest excitement centered around Epiphany Cathedral, where the Patriarch Alexei-assisted by his metropolitans and bishops-would officiate. Twelve thousand Muscovites churned and shouted gaily in the clear starry night outside. Inside the cathedral were 7,000 more, unlit candles in hand...