The Essential Role of Patriarch Bartholomew in Worsening Ukrainian Persecution

As the war worsens for Zelensky, and his allies tire of supporting him, his government has ratcheted up the oppression of the Orthodox Church. We, in the West, cannot let their suffering go unnoticed. None of this would be possible were it not for the support of Patriarch Bartholomew of Constantinople.

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The Great Shift: Dynamics of Ecclesial Authority After COVID

The failures of Orthodox Christian leadership during COVID have never been repented of, nor have the bishops promised to do better next time. Many Orthodox Christians are facing a crisis of confidence as we face talk of new “vaccines” and new restrictions. Hierarchs and clergy cannot pretend it is 2019 and all is well.

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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.

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