Two still effective and able bishops: J. Steponavicius (for 9 years) and V. Sladkeviclus (more than 10 years) have been deported to far away parishes (house arrest. tr.). Although according to Articles 6269 of the Penal Code deportation Is foreseen only for five years and that for grave offenses but what have our shepherds done. without any court action or proven guilt. to be punished for an indeterminate time? From time immemorial Vilnius is the center of religious life. but today this city Is not allowed to have its bishop. even though other smaller religious communities. for instance. the Orthodox. have their bishop. and others some equivalent religious leader. According to the Church Canon Law. the capitular vicars are only temporary administrators who are chosen when a bishop dies or leaves the office.
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