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Split between Ukrainian, Russian churches shows political importance of Orthodox Christianity
by David Masci* The recent decision by the Ukrainian Orthodox Church to split from its Russian counterpart after more than...
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The Orthodox Schism and the Spiritual Limits of Politics
A serious rift in the church could have big consequences in Ukraine, Russia and Greece. By Nikos Konstandaras* Russia’s effort...
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Archbishop of Australia ordains new presbyter During pastoral visit to Brisbane
Archbishop Makarios of Australia celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the Holy Church of St. Paraskevi in Brisbane on Saturday,...
Patriarch of Jerusalem held a series of meetings
On Friday, 17 July 2026, Patriarch Theophilos III of Jerusalem received Mrs Maria Zozonaki, representative of the European Public...
Patriarch of Serbia met representatives of the Congress of Serbian-American Friendship
Patriarch Porfirije of Serbia received Vladimir Marković, President of the Congress of Serbian-American Friendship, and Daniel Vajdić, a member...
Ecumenical Patriarch met the new Consul General of Ukraine in Constantinople
The Ecumenical Patriarchate welcomed Heorhii Filatov, the new Consul General of Ukraine in Constantinople, on Friday, July 17, 2026....
WCC members reveal to Orthodox Times: The role of the Russian Orthodox Church in Ukraine
By Efi Efthymiou Members of the World Council of Churches (WCC) delegation, who visited Kyiv in recent days, witnessed...
Metropolitan of Nea Ionia: The Ukrainian people are a unique example of resilience and unity
Metropolitan Gabriel of Nea Ionia and Philadelphia of the Church of Greece described the Ukrainian people as "a unique...
