Church of Alexandria stops commemorating Patriarch Kirill

Meeting of the Holy Synod of the Alexandrian Church. Photo: romfea.gr

On November 22, 2022, the Holy Synod of the Patriarchate of Alexandria decided to suspend the commemoration of the name of the Primate of the Russian Orthodox Church, Patriarch Kirill, during the Divine Liturgy, the Greek website Romfea reports.

The communiqué of the Synod says that “after Patriarch Kirill of Moscow ignored and remained silent for a long time against the written protests of the Patriarch of Alexandria regarding the recall of the 'exarch' bodies of the ROC from Africa, the liturgical mention of the name of the Patriarch of Moscow by the Primate of the Church of Alexandria would be interrupted for a long time.”

Earlier, the UOJ wrote that the Synod of the Church of Alexandria would discuss the activities of the Exarchate of the Russian Orthodox Church in Africa.

Read also

Metropolitan Jonathan appeals sentence to Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has requested criminal case files from the Vinnytsia City Court for cassation review.

UOC priest being forcibly held by TCC in Ternopil Region

Archpriest Oleh Melnyk was beaten at the TRC.

Metropolitan Victor comments on ROC's actions regarding UOC dioceses

UOC hierarch spoke about whether the statement by 33 UOC bishops could influence the ROC Synod’s decision on the leadership of the Donetsk Eparchy.

UOC hierarch: The Donetsk Eparchy remains part of the Ukrainian Church

Metropolitan Victor stated that 33 bishops of the UOC signed a statement condemning the removal of UOC Metropolitan Ilarion from managing the Donetsk Eparchy.

Greek hierarch condemns harsh reactions of priests toward LGBT marriages

Metropolitan Philotheos stated that the Church must love everyone, including those it disagrees with.

OCU criticizes the painting of Lutsk cathedral with portraits of businessmen

A report has surfaced that the businessmen and their relatives depicted on the frescoes of the Holy Trinity Cathedral in Lutsk opposed having their portraits displayed on the cathedral walls.