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August 8, 2020
Orthodox Church of Ukraine evicted from cathedral in Russia-occupied Crimea
“This decision by the occupying authorities reflects the policy of systemic oppression of the Ukrainian Orthodox community in temporarily...
September 11, 2019
Russia’s destruction of the Autocephalous Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Crimea hits unexpected hurdle
It is heartening to see the UN Human Rights Committee intervening in this matter. One year ago today, His All-Holiness noted the fact that “already...
September 11, 2018
His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew Clarifies the Situation of the Ukrainian Church
NEW YORK, NY (September 11, 2018): On Monday, September 3, 2018, before the entire Hierarchy of Metropolitans and Bishops of the Church of...
August 30, 2018
The Order of Saint Andrew, Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, Deplores Russian Hacking of the Ecumenical Patriarchate
NEW YORK, NY (August 30, 2018): The Order of Saint Andrew the Apostle, Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, is distressed by revelation...
May 31, 2018
Modern Diplomacy Publishes Russian-linked Propaganda to Discredit Ecumenical Patriarchate
The Order of Saint Andrew the Apostle, Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, deplores the fact that although the European publication Modern...

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Quick facts

  • While about 30 percent of the world’s population identifies as Christian, 80 percent of all acts of religious discrimination are directed at Christians.

    Source: International Society for Human Rights

  • Christians face persecution in more than 60 Countries.

    Source: U.S. State Department

  • Millions of Christians face interrogation, arrest, torture, and/or death because of their religious convictions and cultural/ethnic identification.

    Source: Open Doors USA

  • Between 2007 and 2014, Christians have been targeted for harassment in more countries than any other religious group.

    Source: Pew Research

  • Christian responses to persecution are almost always nonviolent and, with very few exceptions, do not involve acts of terrorism.

    Source: Under Caesar’s Sword