Komsomol Legacy and Modern Ordination
Based on the opinion expressed in the first cited excerpt, in the contemporary Russian Orthodox Church, participation in something that could be described as "Komsomol communion" plays no role in attaining ecclesiastical dignity. In conversation, Father Andrey clearly stated:
"The Church does not need anything Komsomol-related. It's just that at one time, the Komsomol organization tried to assume the functions of the Church." (source: link txt)
Thus, for modern Orthodox clergy, any involvement in activities or rituals associated with the Komsomol tradition is irrelevant when it comes to the conferral of spiritual rank. The Church is focused on its traditional functions and does not regard elements of the Soviet past—including Komsomol practices—as mandatory or significant for spiritual service.
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"The Church does not need anything Komsomol-related. It's just that at one time, the Komsomol organization tried to assume the functions of the Church." (source: link txt)