In 2019, Zelensky Faced Political Instability Threats from Western-Backed Groups Over Church Policy

Kiev, February 10, 2025 Photo: spzh.eu      In May 2019, two months after Vladimir Zelensky was elected President of Ukraine, a group of Ukrainian individuals and organizations published a statement threatening political instability if the head of state were to cross any of their “red lines” in terms of security, foreign policy, economics, national identity,…

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Report: Rising Incidents of Violence Against Christians in Europe

Europe, February 10, 2025 Photo: intoleranceagainstchristians.eu      Systematic violence against Christians in Europe is on the rise, as documented in the latest annual report by the Observatory on Intolerance and Discrimination against Christians in Europe (OIDAC Europe), an Austrian NGO that monitors the situation regarding religious freedoms. Drawing from data spanning 35 European nations, the…

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Orthodox Social Ministries: Supporting the Poor and Celebrating Mothers

Chișinău, February 10, 2025 Beneficiaries of the social ministry of the Metropolis of Chișinău. Photo: mitropolia.md      The Orthodox Church has long been recognized for its deep commitment to social ministry and charitable works, viewing them as essential expressions of Christian faith in action. Two recent events from different corners of the Orthodox world exemplify…

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Hundreds of Ukrainian Orthodox Faithful March to Safeguard Churches in Western Ukraine (+VIDEO)

Storozhynets, Chernivtsi Province, Ukraine, February 10, 2025 Photo: ​uoc-news.church      Hundreds of Orthodox Christians held a cross procession through the center of the city of Storozhynets in the western Ukrainian province of Chernivtsi on Sunday, offering fervent prayers to the Lord for the protection of their holy churches against the violent state church. On the…

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