Three evangelical churches in the capital of South Ossetia have been damaged by the conflict between Russia and Georgia, according to reports.
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GeorgiaMap reflects the 30 most recent Persecution Reports. Click HERE for the Map Legend.Churches Damaged in Russia-Georgia Conflict over Breakaway RegionThursday, August 14th, 2008Three evangelical churches in the capital of South Ossetia have been damaged by the conflict between Russia and Georgia, according to reports. Russia Orders End To Military Operations In Georgia; Hope For Damaged ChurchesTuesday, August 12th, 2008Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has ordered an end to military operations against Georgia, a day after the United States accussed Moscow of "invading" the country and Christian missionaries expressed concerns about damaged churches. Only Georgian Orthodox priest expelledSaturday, April 26th, 2008Breakaway republic expels the only priest of the Georgian Orthodox Church after a "special decree" of a breakaway Orthodox church. Pope: in the Caucasus, a “small flock” has grown, in spite of difficulties and violenceThursday, April 24th, 2008The countries of Azerbaijan, Armenia, and Georgia are still struggling to fully embrace religious freedom. Religious Liberty in Europe (1 of 2)Sunday, August 6th, 2006In a continuing series on evaluating every country in the world for religious liberty from a Catholic perspective, below is part one addressing concerns in Europe. Majority Rule or Respect for Diversity?Saturday, January 21st, 2006Discrimination against non-Orthodox churches a major problem in Georgia. Religious Minorities Still Second-Class Faiths?Monday, November 28th, 2005Only two in-country religious organizations have received legal registration; social prejudice continues to impede progress in allowing non-Orthodox communities full legal status. Georgian Orthodox Priests Incite Mobs Against Religious MinoritiesThursday, May 26th, 2005Georgian Orthodox Priests Incite Mobs Against Religious Minorities Attackers Against Religious Minorities May Remain Free in GeorgiaWednesday, February 2nd, 2005Attackers Against Religious Minorities May Remain Free in Georgia No Justice for Persecuted in GeorgiaSunday, January 23rd, 2005No Justice for Persecuted in Georgia Anti-Baptist Village Mobs in GeorgiaFriday, January 14th, 2005Anti-Baptist Village Mobs in Georgia Violence Against Religious Minorities ContinuesFriday, November 5th, 2004Violence Against Religious Minorities Continues Will Violent Attackers of Religious Minorities be Punished?Monday, August 16th, 2004Will Violent Attackers of Religious Minorities be Punished? |
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