Controversy in the Church: Father Oleg's Downfall.
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The Russian Orthodox Church removed Father Oleg from his position as head priest in London. This happened because he was secretly a journalist named Oleg Kashin.
Kashin was labeled a foreign agent in Russia, which means the government thinks he is working against them. The Church was surprised to learn about his real identity because they thought he was a good priest.
Father Oleg became popular with the church members in London. However, Russian embassy workers noticed some strange things in his sermons.
These workers helped to reveal Father Oleg's true identity as journalist Oleg Kashin. They asked him to apologize for his past actions, but he refused.
Father Oleg agreed to stop working as a priest while the Church made a decision. The Church decided to officially remove him from his position and forbid him from serving as a priest again.
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Why was Father Oleg removed from his position?
He was secretly a journalist named Oleg Kashin.
What did the Russian government think of Oleg Kashin?
They labeled him a foreign agent, meaning they thought he was working against them.
What did Father Oleg agree to do while the Church made a decision?
He agreed to stop working as a priest.
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