Russian Church

Russian Church in Sofia Reopens Amid Ownership Disputes

The Russian Church "St Nicholas the Miracle-Maker" in Sofia is set to resume religious activities today, led by the newly appointed head, Vladimir Tishchuk, chosen by the Russian patriarch. The reopening follows the closure of the temple on September 21, following the expulsion of Archimandrite Vasian (Zmeev) by Bulgarian authorities, sparking public protests.

Bulgaria: The Russian Embassy has a Property Deed of the Russian Church in Sofia

The Russian Embassy in Bulgaria has a property deed of the Russian Church - this confirmed the verification of the Registration Agency. The notary confessed to he transaction in 1997, according to Lovech Metropolitan Gavriil. Metropolitan Gavriil added that neither the Sofia Metropolitanate nor the Holy Synod owns such property.

Vartholomeos to Kirill: ‘You should resign’

By George Gilson

Ecumenical Patriarch Vartholomeos, the top-ranking bishop of the world's 300 million Orthodox Christians, has unleashed scathing criticism of Moscow Patriarch Kirill over the latter's decision to lend the Russian Church's full support to Vladimir Putin's war against Ukraine, with countless civilian deaths and brutal murders.

Greek Orthodox Church backs independence of Ukrainian Church

The Church of Greece said Wednesday it supported Ecumenical Patriarch Vartholomaios' right to grant independence to the Orthodox Church of Ukraine in 2018.

The Holy Synod, which met on Tuesday and Wednesday, said it also recognized Vartholomaios' "privilege" to "further address the issue of recognition."

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