Basics of regulation of the activities of the Russian Orthodox Church in Africa

... actively involved in the erection of capital buildings for churches in a number of African states⁶⁰. The taxation of places, buildings and property used for the purpose of Church services and congregations is done in accordance with the prevailing tax laws. As a rule, Church institutions are exempt from taxation, with the exception of personal taxes of employees of congregations of the Patriarchal Exarchate of Africa in countries where pastoral work is carried out. In the context of the spiritual, moral and educational value of canonical marriage, it is important that the laws of some African states with a predominantly Christian population,...