The Elder declares that what the state is doing “is illegal because it’s not spiritual, and they’re not spiritual people to direct the Church. The Church is directed by our Lord Jesus Christ. He is the head of the Church.”
The bank accounts of the Jerusalem Patriarchate have been unfrozen, according to an exclusive report from Greek Church news agency Romfea.
A Ukrainian court has opened defamation proceedings against OCU head Epiphany Dumenko following a lawsuit by Metropolitan Theodosy over televised accusations of collaborating with Russia.
A new study finds Orthodox Christians make up 1.37% of US college students—nearly triple their share of the general population—with notably diverse demographics and strong church attendance.
The Minsk Icon of the Mother of God, painted by St. Luke the Evangelist according to Tradition, is one of the most revered sacred items of Belarus. The Mother of God herself blessed the icon and promised to always be with the people through her icons.