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The meeting sparked denunciations from Ukrainian Orthodox bishops in the U.S. who called it a betrayal amid the Russia-Ukraine war, with no discussion of the conflict during the encounter.
- An American Orthodox Archbishop's meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin has been labeled a 'betrayal of Christian witness' by Ukrainian Orthodox bishops in the U.S. amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.
- Archbishop Alexei defended the meeting, stating he had overseen special services for peace in Alaska, despite criticism from his peers.
- Critics argue that the meeting legitimizes Putin, who faces an arrest warrant for war crimes related to the invasion of Ukraine.
- A statement from U.S. church leaders condemned the gesture, saying it undermined the Gospel and highlighted the devastation caused by Russia's actions against Ukraine.
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US archbishop’s meeting with Putin denounced as ‘betrayal of
ALASKA: An American Orthodox archbishop’s meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska, in which they exchanged warm greetings and gifts of holy icons — is drawing a denunciation by Ukrainian Orthodox bishops in the US. They called it a “betrayal of Christian witness” in the wake of the Russia-Ukraine war. Archbishop Alexei — the bishop of Alaska for the Orthodox
Alaska archbishop’s meeting with Putin denounced by Ukrainian bishops as ‘betrayal of Christian witness’
Critics said the meeting conferred legitimacy on Putin. Ukrainian bishops said that while the church preaches love and forgiveness, it “can never excuse or whitewash evil.”
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US archbishop’s meeting with Putin denounced as ‘betrayal of Christian witness’
An American Orthodox archbishop's meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska, in which they exchanged warm greetings and gifts of holy icons
U.S. archbishop's meeting with Putin denounced as 'betrayal of Christian witness'
An American Orthodox archbishop's meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska, in which they exchanged warm greetings and gifts of holy icons - is drawing a denunciation by Ukrainian Orthodox bishops in the U.S. They called it a "betrayal of Christian witness" in the wake of the Russia-Ukraine war.
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