Orthodox Christian Clergy Call on US Officials, Drawing Accusations of Russian Influence

Orthodox Christian clergy call on US officials, drawing accusations of Russian influence

(RNS) — A delegation of Orthodox Christian clergy and lobbyists met with Trump administration officials and members of Congress this week, igniting feuds among both U.S. Orthodox Christian and Republican groups amid accusations that the visitors were agents of Russian influence.  On Tuesday (Nov. 18) and the following days, representatives from various Orthodox churches in the U.S., including the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia and the…

Orthodox Christian clergy call on US officials, drawing accusations of Russian influence

(RNS) — A delegation of Orthodox Christian clergy and lobbyists met with Trump administration officials and members of Congress this week, igniting feuds among both U.S. Orthodox Christian and Republican groups amid accusations that the visitors were agents of Russian influence.  On Tuesday (Nov. 18) and the following days, representatives from various Orthodox churches in the U.S., including the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia and the…

Pan-Orthodox group meets with Orthodox Congressman about persecution of Ukrainian Church

The Society of St. John is also organizing a Legislative Day of Action for Orthodox Christians and Allies on December 16, with a number of visits on Capitol Hill.