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Eastern Orthodox Church

The Kyiv Pesherska Lavra, the Monastery of the Caves, in Kyiv, Ukraine, ornate cathedral, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and it’s the heart of Ukrainian Orthodoxy.

Divisions among Orthodox church communities widen amid war in Ukraine

Ukraine

This month, the Ukrainian government issued an eviction notice to clergy at Pecherska Lavra, where some Orthodox Christians may still have close ties with Russia.

A 19th century German missionary built a model of the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, color coded to indicate which areas belonged to which community.

Pope Francis hopes to heal Christian rifts, at a Jerusalem church torn by Christian rifts

Lifestyle & Belief

Russia introduces mandatory religion class for all 4th graders

Lifestyle & Belief

Russian Orthodox Church stakes out assertive role on social issues

Lifestyle & Belief

Russian band Pussy Riot, convicted of hooliganism, given two-year sentences

Global Politics

Greece a difficult place for followers of non-Orthodox Christian faiths

Lifestyle & Belief

Greece has a difficult relationship with followers of minority faiths. In order to build a place of worship, they must get government permission and, for more than 100 years, no mosques have been allowed. But Muslims aren’t the only ones who have difficulty practicing their faith.

Controversial Protestant church putting down roots in Ukraine

Lifestyle & Belief

The Embassy of God church in Ukraine has attracted a number of adherents, as well as a number of detractors. While founder Sunday Adelaja insists he’s out to save souls, an attorney said he’s out to swindle and scam.

In post-Soviet Russia, a quest to define national identity

Global Politics

Despite it being 20 years since the Soviet Union came apart, Russia is still struggling to determine what it means to be Russian — what the nations values really are.

A Visit to Zograf Monastery at Mount Athos

There’s an autonomous region in Greece that’s home to the “Holy Mountain.” It’s one of the holiest sites for Orthodox Christians. About 2,000 monks live there. But anyone can visit, as long as they’re male […]

Russia’s New Required Religion Class for 4th Graders

Conflict & Justice

This year Russia required fourth graders across the country to take a religion class. There are six choices: Orthodox Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Buddhism, secular ethics or world religions.