Vladimir Rozanskij

Orthodox Cathedral of the Holy Trinity opened in 2006 for Russian, Bulgarian and Romanian communities in Pyongyang. The work of the Asian Orthodox Exarchate, based in Singapore. TPatriarchate of Moscow activities in Vietnam, Indonesia, Cambodia, South and North Korea, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines and Thailand. The importance of former Soviet friendships.

Resignation for Varsonofij, metropolitan of the "imperial city", who was head of the administration of the patriarchate of Moscow. The metropolitan of Ryazan, Mark, replaced the presidency of the finance department of the patriarchate. Kirill is surrounding himself with very young bishops, in a pyramidal structure, very similar to that of Putin in political management.

European Russians break ties with Constantinople

Despite the worst fears, the transition is taking place in a non-violent way. The exodus is decided by the parish assembly. But there are attempts at state interference. The question of monasteries and places of pilgrimage, a reference point for Orthodox and Catholics. So far in 10 dioceses, only two have passed to Kiev: Vinnitsa and Odessa.

Approval of new bill that could curb the free circulation of world news. Reports of US cyber-attacks. Putin allies distance themselves in favor of "freedom of navigation". The real purpose is to monopolize the market and control possible street mobilizations.

In a long interview, the new metropolitan traces his three main tasks: unity, formation, attention to the young. The Kiev autocephalous Church is not a "branch" of Moscow. Praise for President Petro Poroshenko and ambiguous characters. Already 150 parishes have already passed from the jurisdiction of Moscow to that of Kiev.

A Catholic-Orthodox conference on "Death and preparation for death in the technological society: bioethics and spirituality". Ilarion: In the West, Christians are being discriminated against in the name of human rights. Mount Athos will welcome all Orthodox, remaining above conflict between Moscow and Constantinople.

The ritual was adapted by bringing together the Russian tradition and that of Constantinople. Only 200 chosen personalities attend, including President Petro Poroshenko and former Prime Minister Yulia Timoshenko. Patriarch Emeritus Filaret absent. Present the head of the Greek Catholic Church, Svjatoslav Shevchuk, Latin Rite and Protestant representatives. Representatives of the Churches of Constantinople, of Mount Athos and of the Ukrainian Orthodox Churches of the United States and of Canada also present.

Celebrations and liturgies for the head of Russian Orthodoxy. He witnessed the overcoming of the long atheist winter and evangelization in the Church has grown, with an increase in dioceses and parishes. Hope for reconciliation with the Kiev Patriarchate in Ukraine. For Putin, autocephaly pursued by the Ukrainian government as part of "power struggle, which has nothing to do with religion".

The decision to follow the new autocephalous Church comes after a community debate and vote. Priests are braking. Determinants of the wounds of the war: the son of a parishioner is a prisoner of the Russians. "We cannot remain in a church that blesses the Cossacks and those who kill Ukrainians".

The Ukrainian parliament approved a law on church properties in favor of the new autocephalous Church. For Filaret, "the Cavre Lavre and the Pochaev Lavra must be handed over to the patriarchate of Kiev". A symbol for all Orthodox.

Published on the website of the Patriarchate of Constantinople. The leading role of the ecumenical patriarch is the cause of the break with Moscow. An ancient church in Kiev donated to Bartholomew I. President Petro Poroshenko rewards the two bishops of Muscovite obedience who took part in the Council of Unification.