Georgian Orthodox Church calls for Stalin icon to be changed

[ad_1] The icon shows the Soviet dictator being blessed by a saint. [ad_2] Source link

Orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas in Europe and beyond

[ad_1] A variety of traditions mark Christmas Day, which falls on 7 January for the Orthodox faith. ADVERTISEMENT Orthodox Christians in Europe and the wider world packed churches on Saturday…

Kyiv a step closer to banning Ukrainian Orthodox Church

[ad_1] Ukrainian lawmakers passed a bill on Thursday that would ban religious organisations and churches with alleged ties to Moscow. ADVERTISEMENT Ukraine’s lower house of parliament has passed a bill…

Revealed: how Cypriot firm helped the ‘Orthodox oligarch’ after he was placed under sanctions

[ad_1] An oligarch accused of financing pro-Russian separatists in eastern Ukraine appeared to continue moving millions of dollars through the global banking system with the help of a Cypriot financial…

Russian Orthodox priests face persecution for wanting peace in Ukraine

[ad_1] Since the beginning of the military operation, at least 30 Orthodox priests have faced pressure by religious or state authorities over the war in Ukraine. Standing in an old…

Goldman Sachs: “Fully orthodox” policy maker could raise Turkey rates to 40%

[ad_1] LONDON, June 9 (Reuters) – Goldman Sachs said on Friday the appointments of Mehmet Simsek as Turkish finance minister and Hafize Gaye Erkan as central bank governor suggested a…

Churches criticise Israeli curbs on Orthodox Easter event in Jerusalem

[ad_1] Churches in Jerusalem say police are imposing “heavy-handed” restrictions on the Holy Fire ceremony. [ad_2] Source link

Ukraine accuses Orthodox Church leader Pavel of pro-Russian stance

[ad_1] The abbot of Kyiv’s main monastery appears in court and denies backing Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. [ad_2] Source link

Ukraine war: Orthodox clerics say they will not leave Kyiv monastery

[ad_1] Ukraine suspects some of Ukraine’s Orthodox Church’s top clergy have ties with Russia’s Orthodox Church. [ad_2] Source link

Ethiopia Orthodox Church split: Social media restricted

[ad_1] A fallout between the Orthodox Church and a splinter group of clerics is inflaming tensions. [ad_2] Source link