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Consultation on Freedom
of Religion in Eastern Europe
of Religion in Eastern Europe
Consultation on Freedom of Religion in Eastern Europe
Welcome to the website of an initiative dedicated to analyzing and supporting freedom of religion in the challenging context of Eastern Europe. Our mission is to promote interfaith dialogue, protect the rights of believers, and strengthen democratic values despite the challenges posed by armed conflicts, political pressure, and internal church crises.
We organize international consultations, such as the Berlin and Rome meetings, where leading theologians, historians, human rights advocates, and lawyers from various countries discuss pressing issues of religious freedom. These events not only provide deeper insights into the current situation but also help develop practical recommendations for addressing these challenges.
We organize international consultations, such as the Berlin and Rome meetings, where leading theologians, historians, human rights advocates, and lawyers from various countries discuss pressing issues of religious freedom. These events not only provide deeper insights into the current situation but also help develop practical recommendations for addressing these challenges.
Our main areas of work include:
State-Church Relations in the Context of War:
Analysis of the interaction between the state and religious organizations in the context of armed conflict, including issues of security, human rights, and the prevention of discrimination.
Mechanisms for Protecting Freedom of Religion:
Examination of legal, social, and political tools that contribute to protecting everyone’s right to freedom of belief and religious practice.
The Crisis of Orthodox Ecclesiology and Ways to Overcome It:
Discussion of the causes of doctrinal and structural disagreements within Orthodox Churches and the search for new models of church governance that address contemporary challenges.
Challenges and Perspectives for Orthodoxy in a Multi-Confessional Environment:
Examination of issues related to identity, jurisdictional disputes, and the adaptation of Orthodox communities in the context of cultural and religious diversity.
The Role of International Law in Regulating Religious Conflicts:
Research on the application of international standards and court decisions to resolve religious disputes and prevent violations of believers’ rights.
We aim to promote the fair resolution of religious conflicts based on respect for human rights, democratic principles, and spiritual values. On our website, you will find key documents, analytical materials, and recommendations developed during our consultations.
Join us in building a peaceful and just future
for all religious communities in the region.
for all religious communities in the region.
Supporting Democratic Values:
Together, we defend the right to freedom of religion as a fundamental part of democracy.
Resolving Complex Conflicts:
We offer practical solutions for resolving religious and cultural disputes through dialogue and legal frameworks.
International Experience and Expertise:
Our participants are leading experts from various countries, ready to share their knowledge and experience.
Strengthening Interfaith Peace:
We create a space for open communication and mutual understanding between different religious communities.
Human Rights Protection:
Our initiative is aimed at protecting the rights of every believer, regardless of their religion.
Contributing to Regional Stability:
Through joint efforts, we contribute to the creation of a harmonious society free from discrimination and violence.
Berlin Consultation, February 5, 2024
- Nikolay MitrokhinForschungstelle Osteuropa,
Bremen University (Germany) - Natallia Vasilevichtheologian, lawyer and PhD candidate at the Faculty of Philosophy,
University of Bonn (Germany) - Dimitry CrihanUniversity of Fribourg (Switzerland)
- Justina PaninaMaster of Theology, member of the Administrative Council of the Vicariate of St. Mary and St. Alexius within the Metropolis of Gaul of the Ecumenical Patriarchate (France).
- Alexey ArestovichUkrainian politician, blogger, political and military analyst (Ukraine)
- Denis LapinJournalist, human rights defender (Ukraine)
- Rev. Pavels LevuskansLutheran priest, editor of the Baznica.Info portal (Latvia)
- Rev. Igor ManannikovPriest of the Apostolic Orthodox Church in Berlin (Germany)
Rome Consultation, April 27, 2024
- Nikolay MitrokhinForschungstelle Osteuropa,
Bremen University (Germany) - Very Rev. Andrey KordochkinCleric of the Archdiocese of Belgium and Exarchate of the Netherlands and Luxembourg (Ecumenical Patriarchate), PhD from the University of Durham (Netherlands)
- Very Rev. Mykyta ChekmanLawyer of the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, Archpriest (Ukraine)
- Justina PaninaMaster of Theology, member of the Administrative Council of the Vicariate of St. Mary and St. Alexius within the Metropolis of Gaul of the Ecumenical Patriarchate (France).
- Very Rev. Georgi AshkovHead of the Theological Working Group of the Vicariate of Saint Mary of Paris and Saint Alexius of Ugine in the Diocese of the Ecumenical Patriarchate (France).
- Denis LapinJournalist, human rights defender (Ukraine)
- Rev. Pavels LevuskansLutheran priest, editor of the Baznica.Info portal (Latvia)
- Dimitry CrihanUniversity of Fribourg (Switzerland)
Helsinki Consultation, October 9, 2024
- Nikolay MitrokhinForschungstelle Osteuropa,
Bremen University (Germany) - Artem DmytrukMember of the Verkhovna Rada from the “Servant of the People” party (Ukraine)
- Very Rev. Mykyta ChekmanLawyer of the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, Archpriest (Ukraine)
- H.E. Metropolitan Luka of ZaporizhzhiaMetropolitan of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church, Zaporizhzhia and Melitopol Diocese (Ukraine)
- Rt. Rev. Archimandrite Serhiy YarovyiArchimandrite of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine (Poland)
- Denis LapinJournalist, human rights defender (Ukraine)
- Rev. Pavels LevuskansLutheran priest, editor of the Baznica.Info portal (Latvia)
- Dimitry CrihanUniversity of Fribourg (Switzerland)
Email: baznica@gmail.com
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