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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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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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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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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The National Security War on Orthodox Christian Unity
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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Why the Ukraine Schism Matters
Too many Americans do not realize they are funding Christian persecution in Ukraine. Americans also don’t realize how vital their government believes it is to continue the persecution.
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Electoral Bait and Switch – the Cautionary Tale of Ukraine
Zelensky ran as a peace candidate who pledged to stay out of religious affairs in Ukraine. He has betrayed all of his campaign promises, especially to respect religious freedom.
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