As a specialist on the Balkans, I was asked to comment on why Bulgaria is choosing Russia and did not join the sanctions against Kirill.... >>>
Patriarch Bartholomew’s Visit Was a Truly Joyful Event for Lithuania
Andrius Buska, a parishioner of the Exarchate of the Constantinople Patriarchate in Lithuania For the Lithuanian community, the visit of His All-Holiness Patriarch Bartholomew was... >>>
Suggested Praying for Trump. American Pastor Expelled from Russia
A court has ordered the expulsion of a pastor from the United States after he discussed religion and suggested praying for Trump. Following the meeting,... >>>
Bulgaria Opposes Inclusion of Patriarch Kirill in EU Sanctions List, Media Report
Bulgaria has stated that it will not support the new, 21st package of European Union sanctions against Russia because it includes the head of the... >>>
In Moldova, the Church of the Moscow Patriarchate Was Funded by the State for Years, Investigation Finds
The Moldovan authorities provided financial support to the Orthodox Church (under the jurisdiction of the Moscow Patriarchate, LF) for years, including through budget payments, tax... >>>