The Russian Orthodox Church has declared a 'holy war' against Ukraine, with the church instructing priests to pray for Russia's victory in the conflict. The declaration is seen as part of Russia's emerging nationalist ideology, with the church aligning itself with the Kremlin's stance on the war.
NEW: The Kremlin-controlled Russian Orthodox Church Moscow Patriarchate (ROC MP) reportedly directed all its clergy to change their liturgy to include pro-war prayers in support of Russia’s war of conquest against Ukraine and is likely threatening to defrock ROC MP clergy who do… https://t.co/vi7cy7gpBo
The Russian Orthodox Church Declares “Holy War” Against Ukraine and Articulates Tenets of Russia’s Emerging Official Nationalist Ideology https://t.co/7ygX3GmQAj https://t.co/3jK1BuRWLz
🤡 Russian priests officially obliged to pray for Russia's victory in the war with Ukraine The Russian Orthodox Church has sent Russian priests a letter ordering them to recite daily prayers "for Holy Russia" during Lent. The prayers wish Russia victory in the war with Ukraine.… https://t.co/3Y9UIjUKMs
Easter greetings from Moscow: Declaration of holy war on the West that “has fallen into Satanism.” https://t.co/KPle0v6BSh
Russian Orthodox Church approves statement declaring Ukraine invasion a 'holy war' https://t.co/XJ1vRS4avF