Russian Orthodox Church.
autocephalous Eastern Orthodox church
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What's happening
Earlier this month
One to three months ago
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Geopolitical tensions rise near NATO borders as the Russian Orthodox Church is reported to support the Russian state during the ongoing Ukraine conflict.Some support1 report1 development inside
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The Russian Orthodox Church is accused of threatening unchecked expansion into Europe and co-opting the church for state ideological goals.Some support2 reports
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The Ukrainian Orthodox Church declared independence from the Russian Orthodox Church in 2022.Some support3 reports
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The Omsk Diocese of the Russian Orthodox Church is involved with Presidential Grants Fund based in Russia.Some support1 report
Gone quiet
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Rumen Radev stated his opposition to sanctions targeting the Russian Orthodox Church while his party remains active in Sofia.Some support4 reports1 development inside
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The Russian Orthodox Church has enforced support for the war against Ukraine and targets those who oppose the war.Well supported6 reports1 development inside
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Putin's chaplain is a visible supporter, while Bulgaria debates EU sanctions policy and Daniel Mitov questions decisions.Some support1 report
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The new event details the schism leading to clergy fleeing from Belarus and how Estonian law threatens the structure of the Russian Orthodox Church.Some support1 report
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Slips regarding Vladimir Putin's name were made by Patriarch Kirill and the son of Nikolai Patrushev.Some support1 report
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Around Russian Orthodox Church this week
News at the entities that move Russian Orthodox Church most-
Estonia StructuralEstonia presents solutions and participates in the delegation at COP31, highlighting climate and waste recovery efforts.Moves Russian Orthodox Church
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Rumen Radev OperationalBoyko Borissov addressed journalists in Parliament and called for Rumen Radev's resignation.Moves Russian Orthodox Church
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World Council of Churches StructuralA delegation from the World Council of Churches will attend the COP31 climate talks in Antalya following UN discussions.Moves Russian Orthodox Church
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Moscow StructuralZelenskyy addressed the Danish parliament, critiquing Russia's security demands and insisting Europe must be involved in talks.Moves Russian Orthodox Church
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Omsk StructuralDrones disrupted the airport in Omsk on November 4, 2026.Moves Russian Orthodox Church
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Vladimir Putin OperationalRussia expands its court system in occupied Ukrainian territory, appointing judges in Sevastopol.Moves Russian Orthodox Church
Connections
The 9 strongest of 16, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Vladimir Putin Operational
The Russian Orthodox Church actively provides vocal and institutional support for Vladimir Putin's political goals and leadership.
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Rumen Radev Operational
Rumen Radev publicly opposes sanctions that would target the policies and operations of the Russian Orthodox Church.
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World Council of Churches Structural
The Russian Orthodox Church is the largest numerical member of the World Council of Churches.
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Donskoy Operational
The Russian Orthodox Church holds religious reverence for Donskoy and provides material support to the region.
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Moscow Structural
The ROC operates within the legal and administrative framework of Moscow, utilizing its judicial system for institutional matters.
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Estonia Structural
Estonian law imposes regulatory threats upon the structure of the Russian Orthodox Church.
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Omsk Structural
The Russian Orthodox Church maintains a diocese that operates within the city of Omsk.
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Ukrainian Orthodox Church Mentioned together
The formal organizational affiliation between the two churches was dissolved in 2022, but they maintain shared historical and cultural ties.
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Dmitry Donskoy Mentioned together
A's historical legacy is cited and utilized by the ROC to support its current religious claims and institutional narrative.
History
Events by the month they beganNovember 2026
1 eventAugust 2026
3 events- The Russian Orthodox Church is accused of threatening unchecked expansion into Europe and co-opting the church for state ideological goals.
- The Ukrainian Orthodox Church declared independence from the Russian Orthodox Church in 2022.
- The Omsk Diocese of the Russian Orthodox Church is involved with Presidential Grants Fund based in Russia.
June 2026
6 events- Geopolitical tensions rise near NATO borders as the Russian Orthodox Church is reported to support the Russian state during the ongoing Ukraine conflict.
- Rumen Radev stated his opposition to sanctions targeting the Russian Orthodox Church while his party remains active in Sofia.
- The Russian Orthodox Church has enforced support for the war against Ukraine and targets those who oppose the war.
- Putin's chaplain is a visible supporter, while Bulgaria debates EU sanctions policy and Daniel Mitov questions decisions.
- The new event details the schism leading to clergy fleeing from Belarus and how Estonian law threatens the structure of the Russian Orthodox Church.
- Slips regarding Vladimir Putin's name were made by Patriarch Kirill and the son of Nikolai Patrushev.