When construction began on the Russian Orthodox Church of Our Lady of Kazan in the Swedish city of Västerås, few people outside the local Russian-speaking... >>>
Orthodoxy under the Shadow of Empire: Theologians Seek a Path to “De-imperializing Faith”
In Tartu, one of the oldest university centers in Northern Europe, an international conference was held where participants discussed how to free Orthodoxy from the... >>>
The Role of the Russian Orthodox Church in Russia’s Repressive System: Endorsing Informants and Ideological Loyalty
A Symbolic Gesture Turned Political Statement The Russian Orthodox Church (ROC) found itself at the center of public debate after one of its top officials... >>>
American Nun Defrocked for Criticizing Russia’s War Against Ukraine
Sister Vassa Larin, a well-known Orthodox blogger and an influential figure in the English-speaking Orthodox community, has been stripped of her monastic status after publicly... >>>
Religion, War and Security: Estonia’s Response to Pro-Russian Clerical Activity
Estonia has increased scrutiny of the external activities of the Russian Orthodox Church (ROC) and clergy associated with it. The trigger has been investigative reports... >>>