Greek Abbots, Abbesses, and Elders Denounce Persecution of the Canonical Ukrainian Orthodox Church

Greece, January 23, 2025 Photo: spzh.eu      Dozens of authoritative Greek abbots, elders, abbesses and their brotherhoods and sisterhoods have signed a new statement condemning the ongoing persecution of the canonical Ukrainian Orthodox Church (UOC) under His Beatitude Metropolitan of Kiev and All Ukraine. The statement highlights the passage of Law 8371/2024 by the Ukrainian…

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Ukrainian Orthodox Mother Joins Supreme Court Case Against LGBTQ Books in Schools

Washington, D.C., January 23, 2025 Pride Puppy is among the disputed books. Photo: goodreads.com      The U.S. Supreme Court agreed Friday to consider whether Maryland’s largest school district violated religious rights by requiring students to participate in lessons featuring LGBTQ-themed storybooks. Among the challengers is Svitlana Roman, a Ukrainian Orthodox Christian mother, alongside Roman Catholic…

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Metropolitan Anthony (UOC-USA) Released from Hospital

South Bound Brook, New Jersey, January 23, 2025 Photo: uocofusa.org      Metropolitan Anthony of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the USA and Diaspora (Patriarchate of Constantinople), 77, has been discharged after a few days in the hospital. The UOC-USA reported on Metropolitan Anthony of UOC-USA hospitalized againHe was previously hospitalized last January and again in…

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Orthodox Christians Appeal to Estonian Parliament Regarding Potential Church Ban

Tallinn, January 23, 2025 Photo: pnp.ru      The Riigikogu, Estonia’s Parliament, will consider a collective petition from the Estonian Orthodox Church regarding proposed legislation that would lead to a ban on the Church. An appeal from parishioners was published online in early December, proposing to stop the consideration of amendments to the Church and Congregations…

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