Here's why the Russian Orthodox Church is deeply connected to the Syrian War

The Post's Amie Ferris-Rotman explains why Russia's backing of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in the civil war is deeply rooted in Russia's ties to the church. Read more: https://wapo.st/2vfalhs. Subscribe to The Washington Post on YouTube: https://wapo.st/2QOdcqK

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