Tag: Orthodox Church
Ukrainians condemn church’s discrimination – public figures return awards after UOC KP revokes medal from openly gay soldier
After news that the Ukrainian Orthodox Church – Kyiv Patriarchate (UOC KP) rescinded an award given to Viktor Pylypenko, head of the LGBT+ Military association, due to his sexual orientation, Ukrainians started an online campaign denouncing awards from this church, as reported by Ukraine’s LGBT Military community on social media on 26 February 2024.
Greece has made a commitment to legalize same-sex marriage, despite opposition from the Orthodox Church
Greece’s government has officially announced its commitment to legalise same-sex marriage, despite opposition from the influential Orthodox Church.
Russian Church Leader Appears to Blame LGBTQ Pride Parades for Ukraine War
The head of Russia’s Orthodox Church appeared to blame liberal Western values — drawing particular attention to LGBTQ pride parades — for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in his Sunday sermon.
MEPs to Commission: call on Georgia to protect Tbilisi Pride
Georgia is about to host its first-ever Pride March, under threat of attacks by far right LGBTIphobic groups and the Orthodox Church. However Georgian authorities refuse to provide adequate protect to Tbilissi Pride March, due to take place on Saturday 22 June.
How Romania became a battleground in the transatlantic backlash against LGBTQ rights
Romania decriminalised homosexuality in 2001. Today it is witnessing a backlash against LGBTQ rights, supported by U.S Christian conservatives.
The Orthodox Church promote hate with this result : Montenegrin Police bans Nikšić Pride
For the third time this year, police in the city of Nikšić, Montenegro, has banned a pride march, which was to take place yesterday.