Tag Archives: Filaret

What do you call a Schism within a Schism — a Fractal Religion?

Posted on October 17, 2018 by yalensis

Dear Readers: I know, I know, I promised — No more religion!  But this story is simply too juicy to pass up.  The reporter, once again, is Alina Nazarova, who seems to have her finger on the pulse.  Her headline … Continue reading →

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Byzantium (Almost) Recognizes Banderite Church – Part I

Posted on October 12, 2018 by yalensis

Dear Readers: This is Breaking News of the highest order!  Yesterday (Thursday October 11), the Patriarch of Constantinople (almost) recognized the Ukrainian Banderite Church as the legitimate tomos of Ukraine.  (Well, technically, Bartholomew just “Removed the Anathema“, but that’s Step … 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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