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Articles with tag "orthodox church"
opinion
Andrei Soldatov
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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.
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...
4 Min read
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...
opinion
Ryan Bauer
How Russia’s War in Ukraine Has Impacted its Christian Image
Over the past decade, the Russian government has taken pains to present itself as a bastion of Christianity and traditional values. The Kremlin has used...
rsvp
Russia's Patriarch Kirill Ill With Covid – Church
The head of the Russian Orthodox Church, 75-year-old Patriarch Kirill, has Covid and will self-isolate, his church said in a statement Friday. "All planned...
opinion
Daniela Kalkandjieva
Why Did Hungary's Viktor Orban Support Russia's Patriarch Kirill?
Hungarian autocephaly has the potential to provoke religious, political, and social conflicts in Europe.
opinion
Rev. John Chryssavgis
The Orthodox Church Is on the Wrong Side of History
Perhaps Orthodox Christians should confess that the church consistently rejects freedom and democracy.
Wing And A Prayer
Russian Priests Fly ‘Holy Fire’ Aboard Military Helicopter Near Ukraine
Two priests flew over the town of Stary Oskol holding a lantern and a religious icon.
Orthodox celebration
In Photos: War Symbols Mark Russia's Easter Celebrations
Orthodox believers across Russia marked Easter Sunday amid ongoing fighting in Ukraine.
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