Contra-Zelensky Roundup
Here is my recap of the Zelensky dinner, based on available reports and on my weeks of monitoring the subject for Orthodox Reflections.
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A collection of Orthodox Reflections articles concerning the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese, including its leadership, theological direction, parish life, and challenges facing Greek Orthodox Christians today. Explore discussions on Orthodox tradition, ecclesial identity, and the future of Greek Orthodoxy in America.
The Decisive Defeat Disguised as Victory: Unmasking the December 14 Kyiv Negotiations
This article examines the 2018 Tomos that created the Orthodox Church of Ukraine, analyzing the newly published Kyiv chronicle, the role of Patriarch Bartholomew, Poroshenko, Georgios Frangakis, and alleged political pressure and corruption surrounding the Unification Council.
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Interview on Honoring the Persecutor: Greek Orthodox Activists File Criminal Complaint Over Zelensky’s ‘Beacon of Hope’ Award
Michael Gianakos, a Greek Orthodox Christians, joins Nicholas of Orthodox Reflections to discuss the controversy over the Beacon of Hope Award for Zelensky, alleged persecution of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church, U.S. involvement in Ukraine, Orthodox Church politics, religious freedom, and calls for accountability.
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How to Successfully Hold an Orthodox Protest Against the Beacon of Hope Award in NYC
A practical guide for Orthodox Christians protesting the Beacon of Hope Award to Zelensky in New York, with advice on signs, messaging, chants, media, answering objections, and keeping the focus on religious freedom for the Ukrainian Orthodox Church. The advice works for any protest by Orthodox (and non-Orthodox) Christians conducting any protest.
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25 Years after 9/11, America Is Dead
The 25th anniversary of 9/11 raises troubling questions about America’s transformation since September 11, 2001—from the rise of the surveillance state and the War on Terror to the growing emptiness of secular memorials. Explore 9/11, its changing meaning, and the Orthodox Christian response to tragedy, suffering, prayer, and national decline.
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Facing Jesus Over the Zelensky Award in New York
What will Zelensky, Patriarch Bartholomew, and Orthodox Christians who remained silent say to Jesus Christ at the Last Judgment about the persecution of the UOC?
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An Open Appeal to GOARCH and the EP From Fr. Zechariah: Please Stop Supporting the Violent Persecutors of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church
A powerful Orthodox appeal exposing the persecution of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church, the OCU controversy, and GOARCH’s planned Zelensky “Beacon of Hope” award while calling Orthodox Christians to defend the persecuted Church.
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Why I Filed a Federal Criminal Complaint to Stop the GOARCH Zelensky Dinner
A member of a New Jersey GOARCH parish has filed a criminal complaint with the DOJ and other entities in an attempt to stop the controversial Zelensky dinner in Sept. Read on to find out why, and to see what you can do to help.
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The Pursuit of Money and Power: The Upcoming Zelensky Scandal at St. Nicholas in NYC
Explore the controversy surrounding St. Nicholas National Shrine in NYC, the pursuit of money and power, and the upcoming Zelensky scandal from an Orthodox Christian perspective, examining church leadership, religious freedom, and the intersection of faith and politics. Sign the petition to protest that this is not done in your name!
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Dear Trustees: Letter and Petition Against Zelensky Dinner in New York
An Orthodox Christian petition challenges the honoring of Zelensky at St. Nicholas in New York, highlighting concerns over Ukraine, religious freedom, and the Church.
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