The OCU created its own “Kiev Caves Lavra” on paper in May 2022 in order to drive out and replace the Orthodox monks who have labored there for decades as the successors of those who have labored there for a millennia. The OCU group later grew into a handful of people, led by “Bishop” Avraamy Latish who apostatized from the canonical Ukrainian Orthodox Church in order to become abbot of the new organization.
The Kauai Mission, reestablished in 2017, represents a renewal of Orthodox presence on the island after more than two centuries.
The colorful paintings, depicting saints and reaching heights of 25 feet, were found during conservation work at the historic church in northern Epirus.
The Romanian Patriarchate has launched a major project to digitise the cultural heritage of the Romanian Orthodox Church.
The Church of St. Prokopy significantly influenced the development of Novgorod architecture, serving as a model for the nearby Church of the Annunciation at the Market in the mid-16th century. The monument was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1992.