Voices of Dissent in the Orthodox Church

This chapter explores the moral dilemmas faced by Russian Orthodox priests amid the turmoil of the Ukraine invasion, highlighting the courage of nearly 300 clergymen who publicly oppose the war. It discusses the internal conflict within the church as individual dissent clashes with official support for military actions, illustrating the personal and political risks involved. The chapter further addresses the formation of support networks for affected priests and the broader implications of faith in relation to national identity during times of conflict.