“zealous followers of the Russian Patriarchate act in the same way as the opponents of the Apostle Paul did

“Instead of strict demands toward the followers of Russian Pharisaism in Ukraine, we show humility, calling them to brotherly dialogue, to understanding and unity, rather than passing judgment on them in accordance with the canons

““The fact that, instead of imposing strict demands upon the followers of Russian Pharisaism in Ukraine, we demonstrate humility and call them to fraternal dialogue, mutual understanding and unity—rather than judging them according to the canons, as the Patriarchate of Alexandria has done with similar Russian ecclesiastical usurpers in Africa—does not mean that we lack the right to act in this way,” he said. “Our conciliatory approach must not be interpreted by anyone as supposed evidence that we do not possess this right or that we ourselves harbour doubts about it.

Metropolitan Epifaniy ›

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“confusion, turmoil and distrust among Orthodox believers

“many clergy members continue to rely on commentaries acquired during their seminary education decades ago rather than newer research on the Jewish contexts of Jesus, the Pharisees and the Gospels

Amy-Jill Levine ›

Jewish professor

Reported

“captured and enslaved, forced onto demonic Kremlin tracks, a pitiful imitation of a church, a lackey of Russian imperialism.