Even as political relations between Russia and Ukraine have worsened of late, spiritual relations between the two main poles of authority in eastern Christianity have also taken a dive this month. They will probably sink further.
Russia's War Against Ukraine
The Economist: Two Patriarchs clash, mirroring Russian-Ukrainian tensions
Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia Kirill (2ndL) and Greek Orthodox Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I (R) meet at St George church, the main Greek Orthodox cathedral during his visit on August 31 in Istanbul.
