Russian Orthodox and Eastern European Bishops Statements
As the primate of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church, I appeal to you and to all citizens of Ukraine. A disaster has occurred. Unfortunately, Russia has launched military actions against Ukraine, and at this fateful time I urge you not to panic, to be courageous, and to show love for your homeland and for each other
On the blessing of weapons and soldiers: Letter to Patriarch Kirill in Moscow and All Russia
On February 3 2020, the Inter-Council Presence of the Russian Orthodox Church, an advisory body that helps the Russian Hierarchy make decisions,... Read More
Orthodox Christian Statement Opposing Military Action Against Syria: Supporting narrative
The following offers some narrative support for the Statement. Whereas the narrative supports the succinct text of the Statement, it too is necessarily brief; however, numerous supporting materials are offered as background to help broaden understanding (we will begin adding these shortly).
An Open Letter on a Looming Disaster in Iran
Dear OPF members and Friends: In recent days, there has been a proliferation of reports indicating that Israel is preparing an attack... Read More
A Letter from the (Retiring) Editor
This is the last issue of In Communion that I’ll be editing. Pieter Dykhorst, an old friend and long-time member of the... Read More
Peace and Tolerance
Address to the Conference on Peace and Tolerance By His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholemeos, Istanbul, Turkey, February 8th, 1994 Greetings to all... Read More