Belgrade, Aug. 9.
The decision of the Synod against members of the Yugoslavia Government, depriving them of religious rights and favours, was published by the Journal "Avala," which added that "Judicial circles competent in the field of ecclesiastical legislation. declare that the decision made by the religious authorities is absolutely legal and is a serious blow to the constitution of both the kingdom and the Greek Orthodox Church. The responsibilities of the ministers and Geputles in thetr_public and political activities are clearly defined in the Constitution of this country and Jaws according to which the compet ese of the Church in this matter is absolutely excluded. The attitude taken by the religious authorities 1s legal," the journal stated—Havas.
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