Austerity starves Greek Orthodox Church of funds

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2015-05-24T00:58:38-0400

The Greek Orthodox Church is being hit by widespread spending cuts at a time when the people arguably need its services most.

There are complaints that priests aren't being paid and building or renovation work has ground to a halt.

Under a 60-year-old deal, the church handed over almost all its property to the state. In exchange,
the government pays thousands of priests' salaries.

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