The Orthodox Church: between political equation and council
The analysis of Nicolas Kazarian, associate researcher at IRIS.
Orthodoxy, as an identity symbol of a minority community, became the foundation of nationalism Modern to number of countries in the Balkans, combined with separatist projects that restructures the Southeast European political map.
The Orthodox Church is a geopolitical reality in itself which powerfully influences the preparation of the Holy and Great Council. The latter should meet in June 2016.
Download the Iris’ note (in french)
Nicolas Kazarian is associate researcher at IRIS, in charge of religious geopolitics Observatory. Historian and specialist of the Orthodox world, he is the author of notes and articles on the relationship between politics and religion in different national contexts of the Orthodox Church. In recent years, he invested the field of geopolitics research by studying religious issues in terms of international relations.
Related Articles
Security Council hears calls for ‘all of UN’ approach to stop destruction, smuggling of cultural heritage
11/30/2017. Cultural heritage and ensure can serve “as a source of belonging and peace for all people in times of conflict.”
Trump’s road map for the Christians of the Middle East
11/09/2016. An expression of hope from the International Christian Union
Pope welcomes the initiative “humanitarian corridors for refugees”
03/06/2016. “This pilot project that unites solidarity and security”, said the Holy Father, “is used to help people fleeing war and violence.”
