We, the associations Russie-Libertés (France), Rusos Libres (Spain), and Mir Vsem (Friede Allen e.V.) (Germany), express our deep concern regarding the appointment of Metropolitan Mark (Golovkov) to serve in France. Metropolitan Mark (Golovkov) In accordance with the decision of the Holy Synod of the Russian Orthodox Church dated 12 March 2026, Metropolitan Mark has been appointed head of the Patriarchal Exarchate of Western Europe, which unites the dioceses and parishes of t

Part I. Analytical Essay “Why Anti-War Christianity Has Not Become aConciliar Force” Foreword We are publishing this text as an attempt at a Christian reflection on war, ecclesial fragmentation, and the possibilities of a common response to what is taking place. For us, it was important not to confine ourselves to mere reaction or to a private statement, but to carry the line of thought through to its end: first to name the problem, then to give it both human and Christian ex

In September, the Ministry of Justice of the Russian Federation declared the organization «Mir Vsem (Peace unto All)» undesirable. This project, created by a group of Orthodox priests and laypeople, helps those who spoke out against the war and were forced to leave the country. Father Valerian Dunin-Barkovsky is one of the co-founders of Peace unto All. In this interview, he talks about how the initiative began, why the state finds help to priests «undesirable,» and what eac