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Last week the District Attorney of Warsaw confiscated 1,000 suspicious-looking divorce petitions in the Orthodox consistory house, obtained indictments not only against five Orthodox bishops but also against the highest prelate in the church, heavy-bearded Archbishop Djonizy (Dionitius) Waledynski. "Your Grace," cried the District Attorney, "I accuse you of abusing your legal powers!" For such abuse the Archbishop faced a possible sentence of five years in prison...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Religion: Polish Divorces | 1/29/1934 | See Source »

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