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The unrecognized Ukrainian Orthodox Church — Kyiv Patriarchate has elected Archbishop Nykodym as its new head following the death of Patriarch Emeritus Filaret.

The Lithuanian Orthodox Church is seeking greater independence from the Moscow Patriarchate while adhering to church law, amid concerns about being labeled a security threat.

The Ecumenical Patriarchate has acquired a building in Athens, marking its first such purchase in the city.

Lithuanian officials emphasize the need to eliminate Russian influence from the local Orthodox Church, which they claim remains dependent on the Moscow Patriarchate.

A plan is under consideration for the restoration of the historic Greek Orphanage on Princes' Island, the largest wooden building in Europe, which has been abandoned for years.

The Lithuanian State Security Department reports that the Orthodox Church is significantly involved in promoting Russian ideological narratives.

The Greek public real estate company ETA has signed a lease agreement for the Averof Greek School in Alexandria, Egypt, to the Patriarchate of Alexandria, aiming to establish a modern educational institution focused on Hellenic studies.

A Constantinople cleric expresses concerns about the Moscow Patriarchate's alignment with Kremlin propaganda and asserts the independence of the Constantinople Church in serving the community.

The article discusses the status of the Estonian Orthodox Church and its connection to Russia's war against Ukraine and the role of the Moscow Patriarchate.

In occupied Ukrainian territories, Russians are actively persecuting priests from both the Greek Catholic Church and the Orthodox Church under the Moscow Patriarchate.

Hatzivasileiou emphasized that the groundless and immoral attacks from Russia against the Ecumenical Patriarch do not intimidate him, reflecting on the historical context of Moscow's relationship with the Patriarchate.

The Ecumenical Patriarchate has responded to the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service's attack on Patriarch Bartholomew, labeling him as an 'agent of Western powers' in one of the most tense episodes of the ongoing rift between them.

The Ecumenical Patriarchate expressed deep sorrow over attacks against Patriarch Bartholomew from Russian state agencies, responding to accusations made by the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR).

The Ecumenical Patriarchate responded to sharp accusations from the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR), expressing deep sorrow over the attack on the person of His All-Holiness Patriarch Bartholomew, noting this time the attack comes from Russian Federation state agencies.

Professor George Sotiriopoulos has been awarded the title of Archon Aktouarios of the Ecumenical Patriarchate in recognition of his long-standing scientific contributions, at a special ceremony attended by Archbishop Ieronymos of Athens.

Minister of National Economy and Finance Kyriakos Pierarakakis highlights government actions supporting Greek Orthodox communities in his post for the Epiphany celebration at the Ecumenical Patriarchate.

Nikos Androulakis, President of PASOK-Movement for Change, expressed gratitude for meeting with Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, emphasizing the humanity imparted during their discussions.