Russian priest Dmitry Safronov suspended from services and ordered a three-year penance for leading memorials for Alexei Navalny.
Persecution of Navalny's associates continues posthumously, with other priests facing punishments for speaking out against Russian actions in Ukraine.
The Russian Orthodox church has been targeting priests who show support for Navalny or criticize government actions, resulting in fines, demotions, and defrocking.
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