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divided at the present time into two chief sections:  The  
"New Church" and "The Old Church", each of which has its own  
headquarters In Moscow. "The New Church" is headed by the  
Metropolitan Vitali, "The Old Church" is headed by the  
politan Sergius, who at the same time also performs the  
functions of Patriarch. "The Old Church" extends its influence  
also to other countries, in particular, to the United States.  
It is represented there by Exarch of the Moscow Patriarch,  
Metropolitan Benjamin. In addition, there are various other groups and   
denominations im the U.S.S.R., such as Old Be-  
lievers, Evangelists, Seventh Day Adventists, etc... Many of  
these denominations also have their headquarters in Moscow.  
In general there is a considerable variety in the religious  
life of the U.S.S.R. and no obstacles are put in the way of  
their activities, as long as they remain in their natural sphere of their   
                human conscience and faith.                 
 
                                                            
 
 
I would like to mention here that in the new Polish Army  
which is being created now on the territory of the U.S.S.R.,  
Roman Catholic chaplains are admitted to administer to the  
Forces, in accordance with the wishes of the Polish High Command.  
However, let us return to the Soviet way of life. Side  
by side with assuring national and religious freedom the Soviet  
Union also stands for the raising of the standard of life and  
education of the wide masses of the people. It stands for the  
progress of science and art, for assuring to all the right to  
              Work. and the right to leisure.               
 
                                                            
 
 
The Soviet Union and Hitlerite Germany represent two  
entirely antagonistic worlds and for this reason the Soviet  
people are fighting and will fight to the last drop of their blood   
      against the perfidious attack of German fascism.