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“We must overcome impermissible egoism, stubbornness and lust for power”

Met Nikephoros of Kykkos’ Speech to the Conference “Monasticism and the Contemporary World”

Metropolitan Nikephoros of Kykkos and Tellyria

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“We must overcome impermissible egoism, stubbornness and lust for power”

Met Nikephoros of Kykkos’ Speech to the Conference “Monasticism and the Contemporary World”

Metropolitan Nikephoros of Kykkos and Tellyria

Met. Nikephoros made the important point that in the current canonical crisis the Orthodox Church, monastics have the particular obligation not to keep silence, but apply all their strength and work toward a resolution.

Met Athanasios of Limassol’s Full Interview About Ukraine

Metropolitan Athanasios of Limassol

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Met Athanasios of Limassol’s Full Interview About Ukraine

Metropolitan Athanasios of Limassol

It’s a difficult question, and the answer causes a bit of pain, but we must tell things as they are, so there aren’t things left hanging, and there aren’t things that cause our brothers’ consciences to be scandalized.

The Ecumenical Monarch

Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis

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The Ecumenical Monarch

Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis

Patriarch Bartholomew speaks and acts as if he were the absolute monarch of world Orthodoxy - and beyond. Let’s see what basis the Bishop of Istanbul, formerly Constantinople, justifies his inherited privileges.

Where is the Authoritative Voice of the Judge of the Universe?

A Heartfelt Letter to Patriarch Theodoros of Alexandria

Metropolitan Agafangel of Odessa

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Where is the Authoritative Voice of the Judge of the Universe?

A Heartfelt Letter to Patriarch Theodoros of Alexandria

Metropolitan Agafangel of Odessa

Following the sorrowful news of Patriarch Theodoros of Alexandria’s decision to recognize the schismatic “Orthodox Church of Ukraine,” His Eminence Metropolitan Agafangel of Odessa of the canonical Ukrainian Church penned a moving and heartfelt letter to the Patriarch, with whom he has long been personally acquainted.

OCA Holy Synod Issues Anniversary Proclamation; Celebrates Seventh Anniversary of Election

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OCA Holy Synod Issues Anniversary Proclamation; Celebrates Seventh Anniversary of Election

In 2020, the Orthodox Church in America will celebrate the anniversary of two foundational events in her history: the reception of the Tomos of Autocephaly from the Venerable Russian Orthodox Church, and the canonization of Our Venerable Father Herman, Elder and Wonderworker of Alaska.

What is Patriarch Bartholomew’s Error?

On the essence, causes, and ways to overcome the current crisis in inter-Church relations

Priest Alexander Mazyrin

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What is Patriarch Bartholomew’s Error?

On the essence, causes, and ways to overcome the current crisis in inter-Church relations

Priest Alexander Mazyrin

It is imperative to stand up for the purity of canonical tradition preserved by the Orthodox Church and repel all attempts at any papist perversion, be it from the West or from the East.

Your Own Mouth Condemns You!

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Your Own Mouth Condemns You!

Who will remind the patriarch of his words on that day? Who will save the Church of Christ from the great scandal into which its leaders have fallen by surrendering and dociley complying with the politics of this world and abandoning the Law of God?

Autocephaly of the Serbian Church in 1219 as a paradigm of canonical acquisition of autocephaly

Rev. Vladimir Vranic

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Church History

Autocephaly of the Serbian Church in 1219 as a paradigm of canonical acquisition of autocephaly

Rev. Vladimir Vranic

When speaking about the autocephaly of the Serbian Orthodox Church 800 years ago, one always has in mind that the history of events related to St. Sava is quite well known to the general public, but this time, what has particularly caught my attention is the question of how the autocephaly of the Serbian church and the surrounding events can be a paradigm of the canonicity of the acquisition of autocephaly?

The Word of the Patriarch

His Holiness Patriarch Kirill

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The Word of the Patriarch

His Holiness Patriarch Kirill

In this whole story related to the problem of recognition or non-recognition of Ukrainian schismatics by the Local Orthodox Churches, there is something that is not declared, but which is the main goal of the forces behind the scenes that unleashed this schismatic activity.

“If the Phanar Continues to Systematically Split Orthodoxy, Then Anything Can Happen”

Archbishop Theodosy (Snigiryov) of Boyarka

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“If the Phanar Continues to Systematically Split Orthodoxy, Then Anything Can Happen”

Archbishop Theodosy (Snigiryov) of Boyarka

If for foreign Orthodox philocatholic hierarchs, their drift towards the Unia seems conscious and long-desired, then they will lead our schismatics from the OCU there on a short leash, without asking their opinion.

On Holy Relics, Primacy in the Church, and the Pastoral Life in the Bay Area

An Interview with Fr. Edward Henderson

Jesse Dominick, Fr. Edward Henderson

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On Holy Relics, Primacy in the Church, and the Pastoral Life in the Bay Area

An Interview with Fr. Edward Henderson

Jesse Dominick, Fr. Edward Henderson

Fr. Edward came to Russia to receive a portion of the relics of two recently canonized saints who are venerated in his parish. He also had to time to sit down with us for an interview on the reason for his trip to Russia, his interest in the Old Rite, his pastoral life in Berkeley, and much more.

A Tale of Integrity and Conformity

Archpriest Nectarios Trevino

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A Tale of Integrity and Conformity

Archpriest Nectarios Trevino

Permit me to offer a not-so-unrealistic geopolitico-religious tale based on the Second Book of Kings.

Greek Church recognizes Ukrainian schismatics…or did they? Perspectives for the future

The Greek Church and Synod are divided by Constantinople over Ukraine. Some factions are rushing to recognize schismatics, others are resisting

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Greek Church recognizes Ukrainian schismatics…or did they? Perspectives for the future

The Greek Church and Synod are divided by Constantinople over Ukraine. Some factions are rushing to recognize schismatics, others are resisting

Now the biggest question is, why are there two conflicting reports?

“They Will Not Destroy Greek-Slavic Friendship”

The Russian Holy Synod’s Statement of October 17, 2019 on the Ukrainian Issue and the Greek Church

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“They Will Not Destroy Greek-Slavic Friendship”

The Russian Holy Synod’s Statement of October 17, 2019 on the Ukrainian Issue and the Greek Church

“We cherish prayerful communion with our brethren in the Greek Orthodox Church and will maintain a living prayerful, canonical and Eucharistic connection with it—through all those archpastors and pastors who have already spoken out or will further oppose the recognition of the Ukrainian schism.”

The Greek Synod’s Decision: Vox Populi

Orthodoxy Today

The Greek Synod’s Decision: Vox Populi

Although the rule of the Church is entrusted to its hierarchs, the laity are just as much a part of the Church, the Body of Christ, as are the priest, bishops, and patriarchs—and their opinions also matter.

How Recognizing Autocephalous Church Of Ukraine Will Affect Future Of Hellenism

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How Recognizing Autocephalous Church Of Ukraine Will Affect Future Of Hellenism

It is believed that the recognition of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine by the Greek Church will become a catalyst for recognition by other Greek Patriarchates and Churches. But this is not obvious.

A Message of Love in Christ and Orthodox Brotherhood

Three Greek Clerics’ Support for the Ukrainian Church and Appeal to the Hierarchs of the Greek Church

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A Message of Love in Christ and Orthodox Brotherhood

Three Greek Clerics’ Support for the Ukrainian Church and Appeal to the Hierarchs of the Greek Church

On September 22, three Greek priests concelebrated with His Beatitude Metropolitan Onuphry of Kiev and All Ukraine. After the Divine service, they congratulated the primate of the UOC and conveyed to him the disquiet of the Orthodox clergy and laity of Greece about the crisis within Orthodoxy in connection with events in Ukraine.

Our World At War:

Part 2. Darkness At Noon

Archpriest Nectarios Trevino

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Our World At War:

Part 2. Darkness At Noon

Archpriest Nectarios Trevino

The deceivers operate with human impunity, unafraid of God, because they possess pride and confidence in their intellect and positions of power to manipulate man.

His Holiness Patriarch Kirill Speaks About the Return of the “Rue Daru” Exarchate

“Reunion Must Happen Forever”

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His Holiness Patriarch Kirill Speaks About the Return of the “Rue Daru” Exarchate

“Reunion Must Happen Forever”

This is not just a Church act – most likely, this is the final act that closes the drama of Revolution, civil war, the drama of the division of our people.

The Centre Can Hold Because of the Cleansing of the Church

Archpriest Andrew Phillips

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The Centre Can Hold Because of the Cleansing of the Church

Archpriest Andrew Phillips

All three groups of Russian Orthodox émigrés have now been cleansed off their extremes.