Tag: Russian Orthodox Church

Banned Russian priest stands over his condemnation of war in Ukraine

Father Ioann Burdin from the Russian village of Karabanovo became a convicted heretic, banned from conducting services.

Pope is worried for religious freedom in Ukraine

"Let no Christian Church be abolished directly or indirectly."

Twenty people died in a terrorist attack in Dagestan

Among the victims of the attacks were many police officers and an Orthodox priest.

Christian leaders 'killed, tortured and disappeared' in occupied Ukraine

A Christian religious freedom charity says Christian leaders are being "killed, tortured and disappeared" in parts of Ukraine

President Zelensky banned activities related to the Ukrainian Orthodox Church

Although the decision was conveyed in a context of war, it raises concerns when it comes to religious freedom.

Russian Orthodox priest attacked in Portugal

Russian Embassy in Portugal announced.