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JERUSALEM — In a rare joint press conference held this morning, Patriarch Theophilos III and Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa issued a powerful humanitarian appeal following their pastoral visit to Gaza. uoj.news/en/news/84825-…

SOUTH CANAAN — St. Tikhon’s Monastery Press has announced the long-anticipated reprinting of Hieratikon: Office Book for Priest and Deacon, with copies expected to hit the shelves by September 1. uoj.news/en/news/84824-…

SUWAYDA — The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Bosra, Horan, Jabal al-Arab, and the Golan has issued an urgent appeal for international action to stop what it calls a “war of annihilation” in Syria’s Suwayda Governorate. uoj.news/en/news/84821-…

BROOKLINE, MA — Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology has recently announced the appointment of Rev. Dr. Demetrios Bathrellos as tenure-track Associate Professor of Theology. A native of Athens, Bathrellos is a distinguished Orthodox theologian. uoj.news/en/news/84819-…

On July 13, 2025, the Ukrainian news outlet Glavcom, often seen as reflecting the position of the Presidential Office, published a critical article titled “What’s Wrong with the Autocephalous Church of Ukraine? Sharp Questions to Metropolitan Epiphany.” uoj.news/en/news/84820-…

The Armenian PM claims that the country's bishops and priests have a “lack of connection and relationship with Jesus Christ." uoj.news/en/news/84816-…

BROOKLINE, MA — From July 12-20, the Holy Cross Diaconate Program convened on the HCHC campus for an intensive summer session. Fifty-one candidates attended this year, with 14 completing the course. uoj.news/en/news/84817-…

By Michael W. Davis: Today is the Feast of St. Mary Magdalene. Let's set the record straight. uoj.news/en/history-and…

⚡️Catholic Cardinal Recites Creed Without Filioque at the Ecumenical Patriarchate⚡️ American prelate Cardinal Joseph Tobin took part in an Orthodox liturgy, raising canonical concerns. uoj.news/en/news/84815-…

Fr. Joshua Genig (@GenigJoshua) continues his series on homiletics, offering practical wisdom for preachers and a window for the faithful into the mystery of the homily. uoj.news/en/man-and-chu…

During their last day in Rome, the group went to the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore and visited the tomb of Pope Francis, where Archbishop Elpidophoros and the pilgrims sang "Memory Eternal." uoj.news/en/news/84810-…

On Saturday, July 19, the eve of the feast of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God, pilgrims from across ROCOR's Western American Diocese gathered at the Church of the Kazan Icon on the Russian River for a day of prayer and thanksgiving. uoj.news/en/news/84808-…

JACKSONVILLE, FL — The Diocese of Miami and the Southeast (DOMSE) has issued a health update on His Grace Bishop Nicholas, expressing gratitude for the outpouring of love and prayers from the faithful. uoj.news/en/news/84806-…

Police in the western Ukrainian city of Chernivtsi are reportedly conducting vehicle checks and interrogations in an effort to identify Ukrainian Orthodox Church (UOC) parishioners who defended the Holy Spirit Cathedral on June 17. uoj.news/en/news/84807-…

The Greek Defense Minister met with Archbishop Damianos of Sinai at Saint Catherine’s metochion in Athens, affirming Greece’s steadfast support for the historic monastery. uoj.news/en/news/84805-…

Robert Amsterdam (@robertamsterdam) will speak to the New York Young Republicans (@NYYRC) about the Ukrainian government’s persecution of Orthodox Christians on August 5. uoj.news/en/news/84804-…

Protodeacon Brian Patrick Mitchell offers the first published review of Jean-Claude Larchet’s Renewing Gender—a thorough and uncompromising critique that challenges both premise and execution. uoj.news/en/man-and-chu…

📚 NEW REVIEW: Gimme That Old-Time Feminism: Jean-Claude Larchet on Gender and Revolution Pdn. Brian Patrick Mitchell, PhD, gives a thorough analysis of Jean-Claude Larchet's "Renewing Gender," recently published by Jordanville. uoj.news/en/man-and-chu…