The leaders of the central branch of the Orthodox church in Ukraine made a formal break with the hierarchy in Moscow in April.
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Priests in Ukrainian Orthodox Church Come Under Suspicion
The Ukrainian Orthodox Church was once a dominant force in the country, but now officials suspect that some priests may be collaborating with Russia.
Battered by Russian Shells, a Monastery Remains Loyal to Moscow
The monks and nuns cloistered in a monastery complex in eastern Ukraine absorb daily bombardments from Russian artillery. And yet they remain loyal to the Russian Orthodox Church.
Battered by Russian Shells, a Monastery Remains Loyal to Moscow
The monks and nuns cloistered in a monastery complex in eastern Ukraine absorb daily bombardments from Russian artillery. And yet they remain loyal to the Russian Orthodox Church.
Ukrainian Orthodox Church Breaks With Moscow Over War
The Council of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church said that it disagreed with the Moscow Patriarch’s position on the war.
The Russian Orthodox Leader at the Core of Putin’s Ambitions
Patriarch Kirill I has provided spiritual cover for the invasion of Ukraine, reaping vast resources for his church in return. Now, in an extraordinary step, the E.U. is threatening him with sanctions.
European Union Takes a Leap With a Russian Oil Embargo
The ban, once seen as unlikely, is a significant tightening of the squeeze on Russia’s economy, and a financial blow to Europe, too.
Ukraine War Divides Orthodox Faithful
Around the world, national churches, parishes and even families are reassessing relations with Patriarch Kirill of Moscow, who has encouraged Russia’s aggression.
Pope Deplores the War in Ukraine but Not the Aggressor
Francis has raised his voice against “unacceptable armed aggression” without mentioning President Vladimir V. Putin or Russia. Some analysts say that he risks complicating his legacy.
Russian Airstrike Damages Revered Monastery in Ukraine
The 16th-century monastery is one of the three most sacred sites in Ukraine for Orthodox believers.