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Tag: Orthodox Christian persecution

August 20, 2026
Christian Persecution, Orthodox International Relations, Peace Activism, War in Ukraine

Brutal Reports Confirm the Persecution of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church

Ukrainian Orthodox Church persecution continues with monastery seizures, pressure on the Pochaiv Lavra, attacks on UOC clergy, and forced mobilization of priests in Ukraine.

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July 29, 2025
Christian Persecution, Petitions

Is the Three Finger Orthodox Blessing a NAZI Salute?

There are many places one would expect Orthodoxy to be maligned and persecuted. But Sweden? Hardly the place one expects an Orthodox blessing to be compared to a NAZI salute. But it happened, and we can’t allow it to stand.

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May 27, 2025
Christian Persecution, Ecumenism, Greek Archdiocese, Leftist Infiltration of the Orthodox Church, ROCOR, War in Ukraine

No More ROCOR Coffee for Sister Vassa

The ROCOR Synod is commended for dealing with Barbara Lerin, formerly Sister Vassa. Support for persecution of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church cannot be tolerated.

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May 15, 2025
Christian Persecution, Syria and the Middle East

Justice for All International Submits Complaint to the UN Over Persecution of Orthodox Christians in Estonia

The international community, far too long silent, must speak up about the persecution of the Orthodox Church in Estonia.

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April 2, 2025
American Life, Culture War, Fordham Orthodox Christian Studies Center, Greek Archdiocese, Leftist Infiltration of the Orthodox Church, LGBTQ+, OCA, Orthodox International Relations, Palestinian Rights, ROCOR, War in Ukraine

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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March 25, 2025
Christian Persecution, Palestinian Rights, Prayer and Spirituality, Technology

The Gulag Is Being Prepared in the US by the Left and the Right

Freedom of speech is under attack from both ‘sides’ of the political spectrum. Will A.G.I. emerge as the arbiter and enforcer of acceptable speech?

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March 7, 2025
Orthodox International Relations, Palestinian Rights, Theology, Western Civilization

MAGA = Make Antichrist Great Again

MAGA cheers President Trump’s moves for peace in Ukraine, but few are criticizing the push for renewed war in the Middle East and fresh censorship at home. Christians are in more danger than they realize.

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February 5, 2025
Christian Persecution, Orthodox International Relations, Palestinian Rights

Who are the Palestinian Christians?

Are the Palestinians, particularly the Christians, really Arabs? They speak Arabic and have many Arabic customs, but is that really who they are?

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December 28, 2024
American Life, Christian Persecution, War in Ukraine

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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December 11, 2024
Orthodox International Relations, Peace Activism, Peace Movement, War in Ukraine, Western Civilization

The World Is Going to the Dogs of War

“Cry ‘Havoc,’ and let slip the dogs of war.”
—“The Tragedy of Julius Caesar”

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