It seeks to replace the dogmatic truths of Christianity and the teachings of the Church with historical and political myths to sanctify the state power of the Kremlin regime and its neo-imperialist geopolitics. In essence, Moscow has created a new theology of war, a “holy war,” which is contrary to the teachings of Christ and the Gospel.
Therefore, we humbly beseech Your All-Holiness, as the First among the Patriarchs and the only one who has special canonical rights concerning the crew of Orthodoxy, to address Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and demand that he publicly repudiate the false teaching of the “Russian world” and condemn and revoke the decree of the “World Russian People’s Council.” Until the Patriarch of Moscow heeds this call for justice, there can be no ecclesiastical communion with him.
Furthermore, we acknowledge that Putin, due to his crimes and persistent lack of repentance, has been excommunicated from the Church. However, we recognize that the Church of Ukraine lacks direct canonical authority to excommunicate official individuals beyond its canonical jurisdiction.
In conclusion, we implore Your All-Holiness and the Holy and Sacred Synod of the Ecumenical Patriarchate to take decisive action to safeguard the purity of the Christian Orthodox faith from the heretical distortions that have led to conflict, numerous innocent deaths, and the widespread suffering endured by the people of God.
May the Grace and Peace of God be with Your Beatitude, now and forevermore.
With profound respect and unwavering faith in Christ,
The Holy Synod of the Hierarchy of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine.
We beseech you to consider the urgent need for the regeneration of authentic Christian doctrine in the face of the distortions and heresies propagated by the Moscow Patriarchate and its adherents. We urge you to take decisive action to address the spread of the dangerous ideology of the “Russian world” and to hold accountable those who promote it, including Kirill Gundyayev and Vladimir Putin.
May the Church be cleansed of false teachings and political manipulations, and may the true message of Christ’s love, peace, and salvation be restored to its rightful place at the center of our faith. We trust in your wisdom and guidance as we strive to uphold the purity of Orthodox Christianity and to safeguard the souls of the faithful from the pernicious influences of worldly powers.
With prayers for unity, truth, and justice in the Church, we remain faithfully yours in Christ,
The Holy Synod of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine
We urge you and the Holy and Sacred Synod of the Ecumenical Patriarchate to take necessary actions to protect the integrity of the Christian Orthodox faith from heretical distortions that pose a threat to the Church, resulting in conflict, loss of innocent lives, and the suffering of God’s people.
We seek your prayers for the triumph of truth and a just peace in Ukraine, and we pledge our enduring love and prayers for Your All-Holiness.
Translated by Thanos Chrysanthopoulos
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