Eastern Orthodoxy
The teaching of the Orthodox Church and Orthodox-Catholic relations: history of relations between the Catholic Church and local Orthodox Churches; theological dialogue; controversial issues.
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- Written by: The Holy Fathers of the Church
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One of the main questions dividing Orthodox and Catholics today is the issue of the primacy of the Pope of Rome — the primacy of the Apostle Peter and his successors in the Church. We present to our readers a list of quotations from the writings of the Fathers of the Church of the first millennium, in which the primacy of the Apostle Peter and his See — the Church of Rome — is considered.
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- Written by: Εργάτης Εικονικός
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An expanded analysis exploring the Testament’s spiritual intent, canonical limits, and practical routes toward church unity in Ukraine.
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- Written by: Εργάτης Εικονικός
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The history of Christianity in Eastern Europe is inextricably linked to Kyiv—the cradle of the Orthodox tradition in these lands. It was from here that Christianity began to spread among the Eastern Slavs, and Kyiv remained the center of spiritual and theological life for a long time. However, over time, the influence of the Kyiv Metropolis on the northern territories weakened, and after Moscow seized church leadership in the 14th century and subordinated the Kyiv Metropolis in the 17th century, a gradual russification of Orthodox heritage began.
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- Written by: Εργάτης Εικονικός
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Orthodoxy plays a key role in shaping the cultural and spiritual identity of both Ukraine and Russia. While their historical roots trace back to the shared event of the Baptism of Rus in 988, the development of Orthodoxy in the two countries followed different paths. The Ukrainian Church, situated at the crossroads of East Slavic, Byzantine, and Western European cultures, absorbed unique features that distinguish it from the Moscow Church.