Jay'sAnalysis WILL Rome and The Orthodox Church Unite? | Geopolitics & Espionage??? Jay & Cleave
Dec 7, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Jay Dyer—an insightful author and commentator on geopolitics and religion—joins the conversation to unpack the intricate connections between the Orthodox Church and global politics. They delve into Operation Gladio, revealing how the CIA built relationships with Catholic clergy. The duo also explores the impact of U.S. influence on church dynamics, especially in Ukraine, and the historical ties between Freemasonry and ecclesial authorities. Listeners will find compelling anecdotes and a critical examination of modern ecclesiastical governance.
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Intelligence Agencies Used Churches As Soft Power
- The OSS/early CIA cultivated relationships with Christian leaders as Cold War soft power tools.
- Jay Dyer and Ben argue Athenagoras pledged clergy support to OSS to counter Soviet influence.
Early Clergy Distrust Shaped Jay's Trajectory
- Jay Dyer recounts early clerical suspicion after he mentioned interviewing Alexander Dugin.
- Clergy worried his media ties would bring political errors into the church, shaping his path to ROCOR.
Gladio Connected Intelligence, Mafia, And Vatican Money
- Operation Gladio involved stay-behind units and covert influence in Western institutions including the Vatican.
- Jay Dyer links Gladio to high-level corruption, P2 lodges, and Vatican Bank scandals.
