Tag Archives: Autocephaly

Byzantium (Almost) Recognizes Banderite Church – Part II

Posted on October 12, 2018 by yalensis

Dear Readers: This Autocephaly story — which is rapidly growing more legs than a millipede on stem-cell regeneration therapy — came as a slap in the face to the Russian government!  A slap such was never before was seen, since … Continue reading →

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Russian Holy War Heats Up – Again!

Posted on September 20, 2018 by yalensis

Dear Readers: Are Russia and the Ukraine on the brink of an actual Religious War, like in the Middle Ages?  I have 3 short reviews today on the Ukrainian topic: Poroshenko brags that Ukrainian Autocephaly is close to the “Finish … Continue reading →

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Autocephalic Ukraine And The Big-Ass Schism – Part IV

Posted on September 18, 2018 by yalensis

Dear Readers: Since I started posting this (supposedly boring) story, it has grown more legs than a millipede hopped up on counterfeit Novichok!  I can’t even keep up any more.  For example, yesterday we had this explosive ball-buster of a … Continue reading →

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Autocephalic Ukraine And The Big-Ass Schism – Part III

Posted on September 17, 2018 by yalensis

Петру я послан в наказанье; Я терн в листах его венца: Он дал бы грады родовые И жизни лучшие часы, Чтоб снова как во дни былые Держать Мазепу за усы. “I was sent as punishment to Peter. I am the … Continue reading →

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Autocephalic Ukraine And The Big-Ass Schism – Part II

Posted on September 16, 2018 by yalensis

Dear Readers: Without further ado, let us dive into this piece by Alexei Nechaev, entitled The Ecumenical Patriarch Has Been Accused Of Heresy And yeah, we’re talking about YOU, Patriarch Bartholomew!  Russian Church people complain that Bartholomew has endowed himself … Continue reading →

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Moscow Celebrates Baptism, Rejects Autocephaly – Part IV

Posted on July 31, 2018 by yalensis

An aged man is but a paltry thing, A tattered coat upon a stick, unless Soul clap its hands and sing, and louder sing For every tatter in its mortal dress, Nor is there singing school but studying Monuments of … Continue reading →

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Moscow Celebrates Baptism, Rejects Autocephaly – Part III

Posted on July 30, 2018 by yalensis

“I charge thee, fling away ambition. By that sin fell the angels.” ― William Shakespeare, Henry VIII Dear Readers: So now, with all this scholarly, historical, etymological and entomological context under our belts, it is time to get to the … Continue reading →

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Moscow Celebrates Baptism, Rejects Autocephaly – Part II

Posted on July 29, 2018 by yalensis

“Heat not a furnace for your foe so hot That it do singe yourself.” ― William Shakespeare, Henry VIII Dear Readers: Where we left off yesterday, I promised to get into the nuts and bolts of Ukrainian Autocephaly, and how … Continue reading →

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Moscow Celebrates Baptism, Rejects Autocephaly – Part I

Posted on July 28, 2018 by yalensis

Dear Readers: At this moment, live, even as I type these amazing words, the RT portal is running a livestream video showing Russian President Vladimir Putin standing side by side, near the Kremlin, with Patriarch Kirill.  Kirill is the Patriarch … Continue reading →

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