US EditionArchbishop apologizes for meeting with Putin in Alaska
Archbishop Alexei apologized for not requesting peace from Putin during their unapproved August 15 meeting, which conflicted with the Orthodox Church in America's stance against the Ukraine war.
- On August 15, Orthodox Church in America Archbishop Alexei met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Anchorage following Putin's summit with U.S. President Donald Trump.
- The meeting was organized independently by Alexei without prior authorization from the OCA's Holy Synod, which opposes the Russian invasion of Ukraine and was unaware of the arrangements beforehand.
- After three days of prayers for peace held across Alaska, Alexei welcomed Putin with a spirit of hospitality focused on the religious significance of the meeting, while clarifying that there was no political motivation behind the encounter.
- Alexei expressed sorrow to those affected by his behavior, particularly to individuals who have experienced personal losses, but according to critic Cyril Hovorun, he did not express remorse for the meeting itself.
- The meeting drew criticism for conferring legitimacy on Putin, prompting Metropolitan Tikhon to distance the OCA, affirming the church's clear and repeated condemnation of aggression against Ukraine.
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Orthodox archbishop apologizes to anyone pained by his meeting with Putin
An Orthodox archbishop who exchanged friendly greetings and gifts with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska is apologizing to “those who have experienced pain, suffering, or confusion" because of his actions.
U.S. archbishop who met with Putin in Alaska apologizes for not asking him to end the war
Orthodox Church in America (OCA) Archbishop Alexei of Sitka and Alaska apologized for not asking Russian President Vladimir Putin to end the war in Ukraine during their meeting in Anchorage. His statement was published on the OCA website.
Archbishop Alexy of the Orthodox Church in Alaska met with Vladimir Putin immediately after the summit between the leaders of Russia and the United States in Anchorage on August 15. The topic and friendly atmosphere of their conversation offended other clergy and Church leaders, who called the meeting a "betrayal" and a "scandal." Alexy has now officially apologized for the meeting. His statement was published on the website of the Orthodox Chur…
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