The $30,000 (at least) Breguet watch on the wrist of wealthy Russian Orthodox leader Patriarch Kirill I, was digitally removed on the church's website, but they forgot the reflection. The omission has been widely ridiculed by Russian bloggers.
The Russian Orthodox Church is a supporter of former KGB operative and increasingly repressive Russian political leader Vladimir Putin and a vociferous supporter of a a new St. Petersburg law levying draconian penalties for producing any book or periodical that contains, say, a mention of same-sex marriage or a same-sex relationship — unless the book or periodical is sold at an adults-only bookstore. Public displays of affection among same-sex couples would also be an offense. For gay or lesbian parents, simply living with their children might be a breach.
(Via JMG)
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