Meaning of Macedonian Issue in Geopolitical Game between Churches
On June 11, Archbishop Ieronymos of Athens and All
Greece will celebrate Patriarch Bartholomew’s name day in Istanbul. Right after
this, the Hierarchs’ Council of the...
Ukraine’s Autocephaly: First Results and Possible Influence on Orthodox World
Nearly three months ago, on January 6, Patriarch Bartholomew signed the
Tomos of Autoceplahy for the Ukrainian Orthodoxy. Though the whole process of
granting autocephaly took...
Will Constantinople ask other Local Orthodox Churches for help?
The hierarchs of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople from all over the world are to meet at the Synaxis (meeting) in Istanbul from September...
RCA to Support Elpidophoros as Next Greek Orthodox Archdiocese Primate
Today the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese in America (GOA) faces hard times. Complicated financial situation, misunderstandings between hierarchs and critical statements from the donors –...
The History of the Polish Orthodox Church to Repeat in Ukraine?
The autocephaly of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church seems to be closer and closer, and for some this will be a victory, recognition of independence...
Hard way to Westphalia: Ukraine on the brink of new Thirty-Year War?
Does Petro Poroshenko see the red line drawn 370 years ago in Westphalia and will the leaders of the democratic world remind him of...
Unburied Baby Case, Unqualified Ukrainian Prosecutors and Protests Against Church
Criminal case for non-recognition of schismatic sacraments demonstrates unacceptable unprofessionalism of Ukrainian law enforcers. The Incompetence manifested by Ukrainian law enforcement officials in the...
Religious buildings in Kazakhstan to be labeled 16+
New restrictions on religious activities are emerging in Kazakhstan. Will they help to fight extremism?
According to the Government bill introducing amendments to the laws...
The smallest Orthodox Church in Europe converted into a “test-ground” for Ankara’s political technologies
A s the April constitutional referendum in Turkey approaches Recep Erdogan has promised to "hold Europe accountable" for the unjust attitude towards Turkish...
Gift to the Patriarch Kirill: Fullness of Orthodox Christendom has shown Unity
F or the past five months since the Council in Crete, concerns about a possible split have been making rounds around the...