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Orthodox Christianity and the Russo-Ukrainian War

Follett, Andrew P.
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International ecclesiastical jurisdiction, Orthodox Christianity, Russo-Ukrainian war, Religious conflict in Ukraine
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Yale Journal of International Law
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Abstract
In the Russo-Ukrainian war, Orthodox Christianity and the battle for ecclesiastical jurisdiction mirror both international and domestic politics. This Note argues that the creation and recognition of the independent Orthodox Church of Ukraine in 2018–2019 should be understood as a phenomenon of international law. It outlines the history of the Russo-Ukrainian Orthodox schism, contextualizes it in the broader landscape of international political developments, and explores how religious conflict in Ukraine reveals the potential significance of transnational religious institutions in influencing international norms, developments, and law.
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https://openyls.law.yale.edu/handle/20.500.13051/18567