Protopresbyter Ioannis K. Diotis. Theologian, social commentator, writer and publisher. Recipient of awards from the Academy of Sciences of Athens for his activities.

25.12.2023 • Reviews

Pyrrhic victory of the Ukrainian authorities: the fight against the Ukrainian Orthodox Church

Article by Vakhtang V. Kipshidze, vice-chairman of the Synodal Department for Church’s Relations with Society and Mass Media

16.11.2023 • Reviews

On the blessing of “same-sex” marriages in the Church of England

09.03.2023 • Reviews

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The Origins of the 'Barbarian Lands' Theory: The Greek Archdiocese of America and the Interpretation of Canon 28 of Chalcedon

An article by Matthew Namee

28.10.2022

Had St.Meletius of Antioch been ordained by the Arians: another faulty analogy in the ordination issue

In the course of debates on the order of acceptance into the Church of persons ordained in schismatic communities one can often hear references to various precedents in history. For instance, the defenders of the position of the Patriarchate of Constantinople, which had received members of the UOC KP and UAOC into communion without reordination, cite examples of acceptance in the present dignity of persons ordained by schismatics and even by heretics. Yet, in most cases these examples do not seem to be convincing upon closer look.

29.05.2022 • Reviews

Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia

The Church’s communication with the world external to her is a special but integral part of Orthodox mission. This ministry is not always the direct proclamation of the Word of God. However, it helps millions of people to see Orthodoxy from various viewpoints and also to come to feel the beauty and power of Orthodoxy.

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Statement of the Legal Department of the Moscow Patriarchate regarding the entry into force of the law of Ukraine No. 3894-IX "On the protection of the constitutional order in the sphere of activity of religious organizations"

28.10.2024

Metropolitan Gabriel of Lovech calls the seizure of cathedral in Cherkassy a great tragedy

26.10.2024

Serbian hierarch expresses fraternal support to Metropolitan Feodosiy of Cherkassy and Kanev in connection with raider seizure of cathedral in Cherkassy

25.10.2024

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Primate of the Malankara Church of India: "In these difficult times, we assure you of our prayerful support for the Ukrainian Orthodox Church and its believers."

24.10.2024

Archbishop Theodosios of Sebastia characterizes the seizure of the Cathedral and beating of the Hierarch in Cherkasy as barbaric actions

23.10.2024

Following the seizure of UOC cathedral in Cherkassy, hierarch of Malankara Church conveyed “heartfelt prayers and solidarity with the Ukrainian Orthodox Church, especially with Metropolitan Feodosiy, the clergy, and the faithful who are undergoing such tribulations”

21.10.2024

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Metropolitan Hilarion: it is our duty to preserve God's creation.

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Will the Orthodox have their own "Pope"?

How one Ukrainian bishop had gone into a schism

Liturgy at sub-zero temperatures: the body is cold, but the heart is hot

Metropolitan Hilarion: The Lord entrusted us with the Church that has existed for a thousand years

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Phone conversation took place between the Primates of Russian and Serbian Orthodox Churches

Primate of Malankara Church of India receives Order of Glory and Honour, 1st Class

DECR Chairman heads celebrations for the fifteenth anniversary of the consecration of the Dormition Church at the Russian embassy in Beijing.

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Head of the Russian Ecclesiastical Mission participates in the Patriarchal service in Lod

Liturgy in Church Slavonic celebrated in Antiochian church in Turkish Mersin

Hierarch of the Patriarchate of Antioch officiates at celebration of the Kazan Icon at the Russian Church metochion in Damascus

Delegation from Russian Reconciliation Centre for Syria visits Damascus Representation of the Russian Orthodox Church

Metropolitan Konstantin of Zaraisk celebrates at the parish of St. Ephraim in Togo

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