Christ is risen! Join us for Dr. Valerie Karras's Paschal sermon. #Resurrection #PaschalSermon #OrthodoxScholarsPreach youtube.com/watch?v=KHSL7p…

Join us on May 14th for the Thalassa Benefit! Register now! publicorthodoxy.org/events/thalass…

Does Orthodox Christianity have an ethic of #nuclearweapons and #nucleardeterrence? publicorthodoxy.org/2024/05/09/are…

For Finns the war in Ukraine echoes their own history. They see Ukraine today in the same situation as Finland over 80 years ago. This perspective is shared by the society, state, and Church. publicorthodoxy.org/2024/05/13/fin…

The joyous message of #Pascha is for everyone, not just Christians. All are invited to celebrate and partake in the gifts of life, light, joy, hope, and reconciliation that #Easter morning brings. publicorthodoxy.org/2024/05/15/the…

Carrie Frederick Frost wrote a wonderful piece about her visit to Zimbabwe, where she witnessed the historic ordination of Angelica Molena to the diaconate. This marks the restoration of deaconesses in the Orthodox Church. t.ly/Jh37n

Dr. John P. Burgess: "Christian teaching directs Ukraine’s believers to affirm vigorous religious pluralism, rather than the present trajectory of establishing one national Ukrainian church". publicorthodoxy.org/2024/05/22/cas… #Ukraine #religiousfreedom

Alexander #Dugin supports Russia's "Year of the Family" by promoting a “New Middle Ages” to serve the pro-natalist agenda. He references #Berdyaev but diverges significantly, favoring state-led social engineering over individual personality. t.ly/MzUHC

Fr. John Chryssavgis argues that Patriarch Kirill must be recognized as a war criminal, not a heretic, as the latter would fail to address systemic issues within Orthodoxy. But what are the arguments for recognizing him as a heretic? t.ly/b6NuL

Recently, Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan has emerged as the face of opposition to Prime Minister Pashinyan, leading major protests in #Armenia. Despite his prominence, his political future remains uncertain. t.ly/F3UKz

Bryce E. Rich embarks on a deep exploration of the nuanced distinction between ancient "#gnostics" and the contemporary concept of "#Gnosticism," offering a critical assessment of its current usage. publicorthodoxy.org/2024/06/21/tra…

Early Orthodox Christian immigrants and converts in America were slave owners or participants in the slave trade. This legacy requires a modern-day moral reckoning, as historical innocence does not absolve from addressing issues of racism. t.ly/VFJYZ

Metropolitan Seraphim of Piraeus has a long history of inflammatory remarks. Recently, he criticized Roman Catholic Archbishop Ioannis Spiteris, showing no respect for history and theology. #theology #ecumenical t.ly/ZCkd5

The essay by John Chryssavgis sparked debate on whether Patriarch Kirill should be judged as a war criminal or condemned as a #heretic. Voices from #Ukraine insist on the latter, highlighting his pseudo-theological endorsements of unjust war. t.ly/-1jB7

The concept of #sobornost emerged in #ecclesiology in the late 19th century and became a key element in Orthodox thought. This introduction explores how sobornost influenced religious discourse and found a place in broader cultural contexts. t.ly/8z1HF

The decision of the Orthodox Church’s Holy Synod in #Romania to canonize 16 clergymen as confessors during the communist years has sparked uproar in Romanian civil society. Some of those names either supported or expressed fascist and antisemitic ideas. t.ly/9UNhV

Rada is considering Draft Law, banning the Orthodox Church, aligned with ROC. This risks compromising Ukraine’s commitment to religious pluralism and its democratic values. Borelli joins in urging Ukraine to protect its tradition of religious diversity. t.ly/eJg23

In celebrating the #Dormition of the Mother of God, many believe the Church honors the ‘end’ of her life. Looking at the festal hymns, we discover that it is the very beginning of her life that is celebrated— her entrance into eternal blessedness! t.ly/Xrm8c

The differentiation between “Greek” and “Russian” Orthodoxy should not obscure their collaboration. In the 18th century, Greek clerics found refuge in Russia and influenced Russian Church, promoting ideas aligned with #humanrights and #religioustoleration. t.ly/z0zUP

The war in Ukraine spotlighted the Russian Orthodox Church as a tool of Russian soft power. In Estonia, the government declared the ROC an aggression-supporting organization in 2024. t.ly/tZVt8