Moscow Patriarchate created a shadow church in Finland in 2022, transferring property to prepare for possible restrictions. Regional concerns label it a security threat, while Finland’s Supo is more moderate.

The Moscow Patriarchate has established a shadow church entity in Finland named 'Orthodox Friends' association, registered in 2022, transferring ownership of properties to this entity. This move appears to prepare for potential restrictions against the Patriarchate. The Patriarchate owns a religious center in Helsinki's Haaga district, including residential and parish buildings. Neighboring countries Estonia and Sweden consider the Moscow Patriarchate a security threat; however, Finland's Security Intelligence Service (Supreme State Police, Supo) offers a more moderate assessment. Recent political changes in Hungary may facilitate EU sanctions against Russian Patriarch Kirill.