Since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, divisions among Orthodox Church communities in Ukraine have sharpened. The divide between the Russian and Ukrainian branches of Orthodox Christianity goes back several years. But now, the Ukrainian government has issued an ultimatum to clergy at one of the most important holy sites in the Orthodox world, the Lavra in Kyiv. They’re being told to leave the monastery by Mar. 29. The World’s Daniel Ofman reports.
Our coverage reaches millions each week, but only a small fraction of listeners contribute to sustain our program. We still need 224 more people to donate $100 or $10/monthly to unlock our $67,000 match. Will you help us get there today?