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Articles with tag "orthodox church"

'Inner circle member'

Ukraine Files Charges Against Russian Orthodox Chief

Kyiv wants "to bring Patriarch Kirill to justice" for "infringing" on Ukraine’s territorial integrity, justifying armed aggression and planning and preparing...
In depth

Ostracized From Kremlin-Aligned Church, Russia's Anti-War Priests Offer 'Alternative Orthodoxy'

Religious anti-war organizations have gained traction in recent months. Whether they can form a unified movement remains to be seen.
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outside interference

Airport Riot 'Attempt to Sow Discord' Between Jews and Muslims – Orthodox Leader

Patriarch Kirill, a fervent supporter of President Vladimir Putin, saw outside interference in the riot, as did the Kremlin.
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atomic worship

Nuclear Weapons ‘Saved’ Russia – Patriarch Kirill

“Were it not for the work of [Soviet atomic bomb creator Igor] Kurchatov and his colleagues, it is difficult to say if our country would still exist...
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'hybrid strategy'

Moscow 'Outraged' as Bulgaria Expels Orthodox Church Head

Bulgarian authorities accused the Russian Orthodox Church representative in Sofia of acting in the interests of the Kremlin.
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'fake news'

Russian Ex-Priest Who Criticized Ukraine Offensive Jailed

Ioann Kurmoyarov was charged after allegedly posting "several videos with false information about the use of the Russian army" on his YouTube channel.
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blessing tyranny

Russian Orthodox Church Probes Priest Who Blessed Stalin Statue

Father Anatolyi credited the Soviet-era persecution of Orthodox priests and believers for bringing the church “many new martyrs."
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final agreement

Revered Russian Icon Handed Over to Church Despite Protests From Art Experts

President Vladimir Putin's order to transfer Andrei Rublev's “Trinity” to the Russian Orthodox Church drew concern that the painting could be damaged...
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eu ally

Ukrainian POWs Transferred to Hungary – Russian Orthodox Church

Kyiv said it had not been informed of the move and only learned about the exchange from public statements by the Hungarian side.
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national treasure

Putin Gifts Historic Treasures to Church Amid Ukraine Campaign

Art experts are adamant that Andrei Rublev's "Trinity" should not leave the museum given its delicate condition.
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urgent restoration

Tretyakov Gallery Defies Putin’s Orders to Hand Historic Icon to Church

The gallery concluded that Andrei Rublev’s “Trinity” cannot be taken out of the art museum due to its “complicated and unstable condition.”
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Andrei Rublev's Trinity

Putin Hands Over Historic Icon to Church

The Moscow Patriarchate said Putin made the decision to hand over the icon "in response to numerous requests from Orthodox believers."
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nationwide festivities

In Photos: Russia Marks Second Wartime Easter

Across Russia on Sunday, Orthodox Easter celebrations took place featuring a range of activities from grand religious processions and elaborate church...
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'spiritual mentor'

Russian Orthodox Church Establishes ‘Head Military Priest’ Post

The church official will be responsible for the "spiritual mentoring" of soldiers fighting in Ukraine.
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Church Battle

In Photos: Orthodox Believers, Pro-Ukrainian Protesters Stand Off at Historic Kyiv Monastery

Ukrainian authorities have ordered to evict a group of monks from the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra, accusing them of having links to Russia.
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opinion Andrei Soldatov and Irina Borogan

How Russia's FSB Embraced Religion in the Face of a Baffling War

The higher-ups in the security forces have long recognized the use of the Russian Orthodox Church as an unofficial arm of the state.
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In depth

Russia’s Religious Leaders Who Criticized the Ukraine War

Orthodox priest Maxim Nagibin has been an outcast in his village in southern Russia since the sermon he gave at his local church, St. Michael the Archangel...
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opinion Ksenia Luchenko

Russia's Attempt to Weaponize Orthodox Christianity in Ukraine

The celebration of Orthodox Christmas in both Russia and Ukraine on Jan. 7 provided ample evidence of what the Washington-based Institute for the...
peace plea

Patriarch Kirill Calls for Orthodox Christmas Ceasefire in Ukraine

Russia's spiritual leader, Patriarch Kirill, on Thursday called for a ceasefire in Ukraine over Orthodox Christmas, which is traditionally celebrated this...
spiritual subversion

Ukraine to Limit Moscow-Linked Religious Groups: Zelensky

Ukraine will move to impose limitations on religious organizations in the country which have links to Russia, President Volodymyr Zelensky said in his...
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