Dear friends,

I am a Christian (Protestant), a Chinese living in Hong Kong.  Lately
I have had a couple of Russian language class and on a whim, the idea
of Russian Orthodox believers popped up my head.

Unlike China, North Korea, Cambodia or Vietnam..., which were not
Christian lands before they turned to communism.  And therefore, after
the governments loosened their grip on religion, we can see missionary
troops (sadly, also the cults) of all nations marching in in
juggernauts or cruising towards there in aircraft carriers.  Yet what
about the pre-Christian states of the former Eastern Bloc and ex-
Soviet Union?

I am not very familiar with the history before they got "reddened".  I
just think that there must be Czechs, Russians, Rumanians of Russian
Orthodox faith who have fled successfully.  And I thought, assuming
that they keep their faith, if they stay in the USA, Europe or
Americas, how can they exercise their faith?  Turn to Catholicism or
Protestant practice, or just dropped it and say hello to Western
culture or consumerism?  Jews keep their faith so tight that they
bought land and build synagogues everywhere they stay.  Catholic
survives throughout.  Greek Orthodox is so quiet and does not seem to
spread to their utmost extent.  Well, that's no problem but what about
the Russian Orthodox, Armenian Orthodox?  How was it run during the
time of the Cold War between the East and the West?  Very curious
about it... very interesting.

If you happen to know any books, journal, websites, reports or
researches on this "faith-keeping" ordeal of the Russians and Eastern
Europeans (inside or outside the states), do write me privately.

Thank you.  Spaciba.  May God keep you all safe and sound!

Blessed always in His grace,
Yelena

oindre_ungir @artlover.com