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Finnish Orthodox Church divided over prayer for Ukraine on invasion anniversary

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The Finnish Orthodox Church is divided over a prayer for Ukraine 's three-year anniversary.

The prayer was intended for Orthodox memorial services marking the anniversary of Russia 's invasion of Ukraine .

Archbishop Elia approved the prayer, but Metropolitan Bishop Arseni rejected it and banned it from being read.

The bishop of the Diocese of Kuopio and Karelia said the prayer was a political statement.

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