Judicial Absurdity in Estonia: When the Law Becomes a Weapon Against Faith
Explore how Estonia’s legal actions against the Orthodox Church raise serious concerns about religious freedom, church autonomy, and the rule of law.
Read more →The War in Ukraine category examines the ongoing conflict through the lens of Orthodox Christianity, with particular attention to its spiritual, humanitarian, ecclesiastical, and geopolitical dimensions. These articles explore the impact of the war on Orthodox Christians, the persecution of the canonical Ukrainian Orthodox Church, religious liberty, nationalism, international relations, peace, and the moral challenges of war in light of Holy Scripture and the teachings of the Church Fathers. Readers will find analysis of the relationship between faith and foreign policy, the role of governments and international institutions, the consequences of armed conflict for Christian communities, and the Orthodox call to truth, justice, repentance, and reconciliation. Whether addressing historical context, current events, or the enduring principles of Orthodox Christian ethics, this collection seeks to help readers understand the war in Ukraine from an Orthodox Christian perspective while considering its implications for the Church and the wider world.
Explore how Estonia’s legal actions against the Orthodox Church raise serious concerns about religious freedom, church autonomy, and the rule of law.
Read more →Orthodox Christians worship the Prince of Peace. We have the fullness of the ancient Christian faith, the moral authority to discuss temporal and spiritual issues, and no “just-war theory” baggage. Why aren’t more of us opposing the war machine?
Read more →An Orthodox Christian reflection on the fears, tensions, and moral struggles faced as a family with an adult son serving in the military during the Trump era. This article explores faith, war, political uncertainty, and the emotional burden carried by families seeking to remain faithful to Christ amid modern American conflict and division.
Read more →Discover Metropolitan Onuphry, the canonical head of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church, whose steadfast leadership and refusal to bow to political pressure make him a figure the Western media and governments desperately try to ignore. Learn why this humble monk represents authentic Orthodoxy in Ukraine—and why the West must hide him.
Read more →In an era of misinformation and secular hostility, Orthodox Christians must confront distorted narratives online and in the media.
Read more →Evangelical support for Israel and Ukraine is built on ignorance of who Rabbinic Jews and Ukrainian radicals really are. If you oppose moral degenerates at home, why support them abroad?
Read more →Metropolitan Theodosius of Cherkasy of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church has sent a letter to Patriarch Bartholomew telling the plain truth of the persecution Constantinople has caused innocent Christians.
Read more →The mainstream talking points about the Russo-Ukrainian conflict are mostly myths, especially concerning the causes of the fighting and Russia “kidnapping” children. Influential Evangelical voices parrot those myths.
Read more →The ROCOR Synod is commended for dealing with Barbara Lerin, formerly Sister Vassa. Support for persecution of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church cannot be tolerated.
Read more →For decades, a unified and healthy Orthodox Church has been seen by the U.S. National Security State as a threat to be dealt with.
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