They stipulate that if an individual wishes to operate a place of worship, a permit must be obtained from the Ministry of Education and Religious Affairs and also from the local bishop of the Orthodox Church.
अनेक दशकों तक, इन पुराने नियमों ने यहोवा के साक्षियों के लिए अनेक मुश्‍किलें खड़ी की हैं ।