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Russian Intelligence Accuses Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew of Collaborating with UK Services and Undermining Orthodox Unity

Russia’s SVR intelligence service directly accuses Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew of collaborating with British special services to sow discord in the Orthodox world, promote Russophobia in the Baltics, and dismantle the unity of the Church by supporting nationalist structures and planning autocephaly for Montenegro.

Pope Leo Arrives in Ankara – Historic Visit to the Phanar

Pope Leo XIV arrived in Ankara on his first international trip since his election, marking a historic visit that includes meetings with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and a major ecumenical program in Istanbul. His journey commemorates the 1700th anniversary of the First Council of Nicaea and continues with a visit to Lebanon.

Thousands Attend Consecration of Romania’s National Cathedral Mosaics

Thousands gathered in Bucharest for the consecration of the National Cathedral’s mosaic paintings, led by Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I and Patriarch Daniel. The event, marking the Romanian Patriarchate’s centenary, saw dignitaries like Moldovan President Maia Sandu and Romania’s President Nicușor Dan in attendance.

Tensions Rise Between Patriarchs Bartholomew and Theophilos Over Orthodox Unity

Tensions are mounting in the Orthodox Christian world as Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew publicly urged Patriarch Theophilos of Jerusalem to join the 1,700th anniversary celebration of the First Ecumenical Council of Nicaea. Speaking at a vespers service in Istanbul, Bartholomew called for unity among the historic Pentarchy patriarchs, expressing concern over Theophilos’ silence on the event. The strained relations, compounded by Theophilos’ recent unannounced visit to Turkey and ties with Moscow, highlight a critical moment for Orthodox unity.

Greek-American Businessman Condemns Demolition of Historic Orthodox Church, Offered $200,000 to Save It

Greek-American businessman Demetri Patitsas expressed dismay over the demolition of the historic Holy Resurrection Orthodox Cathedral in Wilkes-Barre, PA, despite his $200,000 offer to save it. The 1892 church, founded by St. Alexis Toth, was razed by the OCA Diocese, ignoring calls from local officials to halt the process.

The Church of the Knights Hospitallers with its arch entrance and the Hospital Knights emblem. The Order of Knights of the Hospital were protectors of the sick and old; the founder was St. John, the Almoner son of Epiphanios Byzantine, Governor of Cyprus. Although the Hospital Knights were given the Templar church in 1308, they didn't use it but built their own next to it on the southern end.

Turkish Occupation Authorities Turn Historic Church in Famagusta into Café-Bar, Sparking Outrage

A video showing the historic Church of St. John the Knight in occupied Famagusta being converted into a café-bar has sparked outrage in Greece and Cyprus. Citizens and cultural groups have condemned the act as a blatant insult to religious and cultural heritage, calling for international intervention to protect Orthodox monuments in the occupied territories.

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew Defends Recognition of Independent Ukrainian Church

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew defended his 2019 recognition of an independent Ukrainian Orthodox Church during a speech in New York, criticizing the Russian Orthodox Church’s support for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. He condemned Moscow’s “Russian world” ideology and called for peace in global conflicts.

Archbishop of Sinai Initiates Succession Process with Strong Critique of Jerusalem Patriarch

Archbishop Damianos of Sinai has initiated his succession process while sharply criticizing Patriarch Theophilos of Jerusalem for contributing to an “ecclesiastical coup” and deepening Orthodox divisions. Blaming the Moscow Patriarchate for global Orthodox discord, he calls for unity to protect the Sinai Monastery’s autonomy and sacred status amid an existential crisis.

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