Expert thought
2 January 2019, 18:47 | Andrew Sorokowski's column |
What the OCU and the UGCC can teach each other
…the UGCC and the OCU can learn from each other’s historical experiences.
29 December 2018, 10:01 | Interview |
New Church in Ukraine should put aside post-Soviet legacy: interview with Nicholas Denysenko
Can the historical event on 15 December be considered a victory, what goals does the new Church have before itself to gain the trust of world Orthodoxy, and what reform plan it should have are some of the questions we discussed with Fr. Nicholas Denysenko
Religious Studies
22 November 2018, 14:51 | Religious studies |
In the context of recent events in the Orthodox world, disputes over the boundaries of church institutions often arise between the Patriarchate of Constantinople, Kyiv and Moscow. Ukraine accuses Russia of misappropriating the territory of the Kyiv Metropolis. In its turn, Moscow appeals to the fact that the ancient Kyiv Metropolis differs from the territory of modern Ukraine. RISU decided to clarify this topic, getting advice from historians. Based on this research, we prepared an infographic.
25 September 2018, 14:21 | Religious studies |
A Different Approach to the Ecclesiastical Discussion about Ukraine
The first question that arises concerning Ukraine is this: with what right and based on which holy canons, does Russia today claim the ecclesiastical and administrative dependency of the Metropolis of Kyiv?
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Constantinople, Jerusalem strengthen ties in response to Moscow decision
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew has met with Ukrainian children whose parents died in Donbas, Ukraine's Consul General in Istanbul Oleksandr Gaman has reported on Twitter, orthodoxia.info reports.
"Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew has met with Ukrainian children whose parents died in Donbas, protecting our land. A paternalistically warm and pleasant meeting. Of course, every child received a gift from His All Holiness," the diplomat wrote.
Gaman also posted a video of this meeting in Istanbul.
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew and Patriarch Theofilos of Jerusalem—the latter through his representative in Istanbul, Archbishop Nektarios of Anthidon—gave a ‘history’ lesson last Monday night during celebrations on the eve of the patronal feast of the church of Jerusalem.
At the vespers service presided over Patriarch Bartholomew in the metochion church of the Jerusalem Patriarchate in Istanbul, Archbishop Nektarios presented His All-Holiness a letter from Patriarch Theofilos containing a request from the church in the Holy Land for a new supply of holy myrrh.
Considering that holy myrrh, which is produced at the Phanar, is the next symbol of Orthodox unity after the common cup at holy communion, this request of Patriarch Theofilos is one of great significance. Indeed, through their correspondence, the two ancient churches of Constantinople and Jerusalem are sending a clear message to all within Orthodoxy.
Strength is in unity
In his response to the welcome address of Archbishop Nektarios, the Ecumenical Patriarch referred to the ancient ties binding their two churches, adding that, when necessary, patriarchs of Jerusalem would in the past take part in the decision-making process in Constantinople, especially if this concerned the future of the Orthodox Church.
Patriarch Bartholomew also noted that His visit to the Jerusalem Patriarchate’s metochion “gives us all the opportunity to experience, once again, the mystery of the Church, that we are all One Body. Indeed, strength is in unity.”

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Чого так довго добивався ворог роду людського відбувається на наших очах, погано що допомогають йому в цьому «патріоти України»...сумно
Та ні: якраз зовсім НАВПАКИ. На наших очах направду відбувається реалізація Господнього плану-задуму щодо України та її різноликого Божого люду! І слава, хвала й подяка всемилостивому й премудрому - Всевишньому Творцю за це! :)
На ваших очах РПЦ перетворилася на церкву фашистського сатани у кремлі, а ви ще тут українських патріотів та Вселенського Патріарха засуждуєте, тупі ви вівці зі стада москальського окупанта! Кара Божа на ваші тупі голови!
Иерусалимская Церковь не страшится угроз и шантажа от врагов Украины.
Це добре, добре... Вже не буде смороду у Святому Місті.
Не всі парафіяни і священики в УПЦ МП є тими, хто продукують отой "сморід"... Не всі. Є там - і, загалом, доволі немало - і щиро віруючі й порядні та чесні християни. Й, до того ж, сумлінні громадяни і патріоти України. І слава Богу! :)
И Михаил-католик, как и я - папа римский, и прочие - совсем пропал(ли). Да где же Вы - друзья-однополчане фсб ?!
И Вы ещё что-то комментируете здесь, после того как совсем опозорились, одобрив педофилию Путина? Побойтесь Бога!
Так. Огонь, значит, тоже накрылся. Яка сумна новина :)
Ничего, русня себе в кремле на днюшку пуйла новый "святой" огонь разожжёт и скажет всем своим овцам, что он - круче!))) И попробуйте оспорить!..
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