The Latest Breaking News from the Orthodox Church

Ukraine moves to ban Orthodox church it claims is linked with Moscow

The Ukrainian Parliament outlawed the Moscow-based Russian Orthodox Church, citing its strong support for Russia's invasion

The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2025

In bitter duel with Armenian church, PM Pashinyan offers to show he is not circumcised

Pashinyan responded to a challenge by the Armenian Apostolic Church leader's spokesperson, saying he was ready to prove he had not been circumcised.

Euronews · Jun 26, 2025

Albanian Archbishop Anastasios Honored For Reviving Orthodox Church

Archbishop Anastasios mourned in Tirana for his role in reviving Albania's Orthodox Church post-communism.

Top News · Jan 30, 2025

Orthodox Church lashes out at CM, alleges attempt to foment trouble

The Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church on Monday launched a scathing attack on Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, accusing him of taking sides in the ongoing dispute between two factions of the Malankara Church.

The Hindu · Feb 5, 2024

Kerala Orthodox priest who joined BJP removed from Church positions temporarily

Just days after grabbing the headlines by joining the BJP, Fr. Shaiju Kurien, secretary of the Nilackal diocese of the Orthodox Church, has been temporarily removed from his positions in the church pending further inquiry.

The Hindu · Jan 5, 2024

Orthodox diocese secretary, 47 Christian families join BJP in Pathanamthitta

Attempts by the Bharatiya Janata Party to rebuild its ties with the Christian communities in Kerala ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections has received a major shot in the arm with 47 Christian families, led by a diocese secretary of the Orthodox church, joining the national party on Saturday.

The Hindu · Dec 30, 2023

Chennai | Malankara Orthodox Church choir concert will feature 235 singers

Malankara Orthodox Church choir concert in Chennai on October 29

The Hindu · Oct 25, 2023

Russia says US behind Ukraine's pressure on Moscow-linked Orthodox church

Russia's Foreign Ministry said late on Sunday that the U.S. was behind the pressure that Ukrainian authorities have been exerting on the Russian-aligned wing of the Orthodox Church in Kyiv.

Reuters · Apr 2, 2023

Scuffles at Kyiv monastery as Church accused of Russia ties resists eviction

Scuffles broke out outside a Kyiv monastery on Thursday after a Ukrainian branch of the Orthodox Church that the government says has ties with Russia defied an eviction order.

Reuters · Mar 30, 2023

Ukrainian Orthodox worshippers gather in Kyiv monastery as eviction looms

Hundreds of worshippers gathered at a Kyiv monastery on Wednesday for what could be the last service their branch of the Orthodox Church holds there because it faces eviction following allegations it has links to Moscow.

Reuters · Mar 29, 2023