Orthodox disinformation pipelines shaping the Western Balkans landscapeHello. Feb 03 26February 03, 2026Article at Divine Diplomacy Substack
Russian narratives in Montenegro target the Ecumenical Patriarch during Nicaea eventsHello there. Jan 09 26January 09, 2026Article at Divine Diplomacy Substack
Film Promoted by Emir Kusturica Channels Kremlin Disinformation on UkraineHello. Jan 02 26January 02, 2026Article at Divine Diplomacy Substack
Russian Orthodox propaganda finds a gateway in North Macedonia’s church mediaHi everyone. Dec 22 25December 22, 2025Article at Divine Diplomacy Substack
Kyiv accuses Russian Orthodox bishop of aiding Kremlin occupationMetropolitan Kirill (Leonid Pokrovsky) of Stavropol and Nevinnomyssk investigated for spreading propaganda about "unity with Russia". Oct 21 25October 21, 2025Article at Divine Diplomacy Substack
Deal imminent as Greece and Egypt move to settle Sinai Monastery disputeNew Archbishop of Sinai Symeon ordained in Jerusalem Oct 20 25October 20, 2025Article at Divine Diplomacy Substack
Russia is fake ‘defender of traditional Christianity’, says Ukraine Orthodox leader“In the Euro Atlantic space, Russian propaganda promotes the narrative of this war as a purportedly forced defence of ‘traditional values’ against the advance of ‘godless liberalism’,” says Metropolitan Epifaniy Oct 17 25October 17, 2025Article at Divine Diplomacy Substack
Pope Leo confirms visits to Turkey and Lebanon to strengthen Catholic–Orthodox ties● Pope Leo’s Turkey and Lebanon trips ● Armenian Archbishop jailed ● Ukrainian Orthodox leader visits Athos Oct 16 25October 16, 2025Article at Divine Diplomacy Substack
Trump responds favourably to Bartholomew in WashingtonNew Sinai Archbishop elected ● Progress for Halki Seminary ● Legal fight over UOC-MP ban ● GRU–Serbia links and hybrid attacks on religious sites in Europe Oct 08 25October 08, 2025Article at Divine Diplomacy Substack
Church, state, and Satan: why Russia just banned 'Satanism'Putin’s holy war? Aug 07 25August 07, 2025Article at Divine Diplomacy Substack
Pope Leo meets Russian Orthodox ‘foreign minister’Plus, your church (geo)politics guy is now on YouTube Aug 02 25August 02, 2025Article at Divine Diplomacy Substack
Tensions erupt in Armenia after arrests of leading bishopsFull blown state-church clash prompts fears of further escalation Jul 02 25July 02, 2025Article at Divine Diplomacy Substack
Divine Dispatch: Crisis in the Ohrid ArchdiocesePotential church crisis in North Macedonia ● Sinai monastery unknowns ●New - Deep Dive about the change of tone in Istanbul regarding Ukraine Jun 04 25June 04, 2025Article at Divine Diplomacy Substack
Divine Dispatch: Sinai monastery under threat of closureEcumenical Patriarchate disappointment in Ukraine ● Vatican did not want to mediate between Russia and Ukraine ● Gaza situation 'catastrophic' May 30 25May 30, 2025Article at Divine Diplomacy Substack
Divine Dispatch 📫: Bloody Palm SundayEstonia draws line on Moscow’s religious influence ● Ukraine religious life fades under Russian rule ● Halki Seminary to reopen in 2026 Apr 15 25April 15, 2025Article at Divine Diplomacy Substack
Divine Dispatch 📫: 24 - 30 January, 2025 ● The passing of Archbishop Anastasios ● Romanian church has reservations about common Easter date with Catholics ● Met. Anthony meets John X of Antioch Jan 30 25January 30, 2025Article at Divine Diplomacy Substack
Divine Dispatch 📫: 17 - 23 January, 2025●Karlovy Vary, a popular destination for the Russian hierarchs; ●Serbian church Metropolitan asks Bartholomew to dismantle the Orthodox Church of Ukraine and admit he's been deceived. Jan 23 25January 23, 2025Article at Divine Diplomacy Substack
Divine Dispatch 📫: 10 - 16 January, 2025●Estonia wants to ban its Moscow-tied Orthodox Church ● Bulgarian Patriarch says Trump will bring back "normalcy" ● Gender reassignment is a “sign of apocalypses,” says Patriarch Kirill Jan 17 25January 17, 2025Article at Divine Diplomacy Substack
Divine Dispatch 📫: 3 - 9 January, 2025 Patriarch Kirill blesses crosses for Russian military in Ukraine ● Albanian Primate is in critical condition ● Wounded Ukrainian soldiers sent to Mount Athos, and so much more. Jan 09 25January 09, 2025Article at Divine Diplomacy Substack
Divine Dispatch 📫: 25 Dec - 2 Jan, 2025Hilarion (Alfeyev) is sent to Czechia, ● New Kosovo Autocephalous Church ● Bulgaria schism fears ● Russian compatriots in Dublin, and so much more. Jan 02 25January 02, 2025Article at Divine Diplomacy Substack