Category: Orthodox International Relations

The Orthodox International Relations category explores global affairs through the lens of Orthodox Christian theology, history, and moral teaching. Articles examine war and peace, diplomacy, religious liberty, geopolitics, nationalism, persecution of Christians, international law, and the impact of global conflicts on the Orthodox Church and Christian communities around the world. Drawing on Holy Scripture, the Church Fathers, and the historical witness of the Orthodox Church, this collection provides thoughtful analysis of contemporary international events while emphasizing justice, peace, human dignity, and the sovereignty of God over the nations. Readers will find Orthodox Christian perspectives on foreign policy, humanitarian crises, international organizations, and the moral responsibilities of governments and believers in an increasingly interconnected and conflict-prone world.

September 26, 2023

American Life, Ecumenism, Greek Archdiocese, Jurisdictions, Leftist Infiltration of the Orthodox Church, Orthodox International Relations, Parish Life, Prayer and Spirituality

The Orthodox Church of Today: What is Happening and Why, Part I

The Orthodox Church is the One, Holy, Catholic, Apostolic Church. We know this to be true, but are we truly living as the Church of the Godman?

September 10, 2023

Greek Archdiocese, Petitions, War in Ukraine

Petition Condemning the Role of Constantinople in Ukrainian Christian Persecution

The world must hear that Orthodox Christians do not accept the role of Constantinople in enabling, supporting, and covering up Christian persecution.

June 29, 2023

American Life, Culture War, Ecumenism, Fordham Orthodox Christian Studies Center, Greek Archdiocese, Leftist Infiltration of the Orthodox Church, LGBTQ+, Roman Catholic Church, War in Ukraine

The Persecution of Roman Catholic Bishop Strickland is a Warning to the Orthodox

With the persecution of Bishop Joseph Strickland, the danger of centralized power is once again made evident. We Orthodox must take heed, as there is a movement afoot to give us the same kind of structure.

June 19, 2023

Greek Archdiocese, Leftist Infiltration of the Orthodox Church, War in Ukraine

How Will the Martyrdom of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church Impact the World?

Christian persecution is constantly with us, but usually ignored. The new Saints and Martyrs in Ukraine will change everything.

June 9, 2023

American Life, Culture War, LGBTQ+, Literature & Film, War in Ukraine, Western Civilization

Collective Guilt: A Theology of the Jewish Culture as Continuous Deicide

Judaism is a religion and a related culture with tremendous influence in the West. All Americans, particularly Orthodox, should understand both better.

May 18, 2023

Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese, Culture War, Fordham Orthodox Christian Studies Center, LGBTQ+, War in Ukraine, Western Civilization

7 Reasons Why Global Orthodox Hierarchs Back the UOC Without Condemning Russia

Persecution of the true Orthodox Church in Ukraine is increasing. Global Orthodoxy rightly condemns it. Why not also condemn Russia’s invasion of Ukraine? What do our Orthodox Hierarchs understand that so many critics don’t?

April 13, 2023

Fordham Orthodox Christian Studies Center, Greek Archdiocese, War in Ukraine

The Ukrainian Orthodox Church Suffers with Christ

The vicious persecution of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church is an offense against love and charity, without which there is no grace. Only the callous of heart can ignore or justify as the Ukrainian Church suffers with Christ.

March 31, 2023

Technology, War in Ukraine, Western Civilization

The US Government is Much More Dangerous Than TikTok

The RESTRICT Act is about way more than TikTok. Combined with other digital trends, it is downright frightening in an Orwellian fashion.

March 28, 2023

Jurisdictions, Orthodox International Relations, War in Ukraine

President Zelenskyy, God and the Whole (Orthodox) World Are Watching

All over the world, the story of the persecution of the Ukrainian Church is spreading. Whatever Zelenskyy does next will be under the watchful gaze of the whole world and of God.