THE FAILURE OF ECUMENISM IN THE FACE OF THE WAR AGAINST UKRAINE
Journal: Studia Universitatis Babeș-Bolyai Theologia Catholica Latina
Year: 2025

The churches and ecumenical organisations have largely failed in their response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. While the Russian Orthodox Church [ROC] openly legitimised the aggression, most churches hesitated to condemn it or severe ties, prioritising ecumenical diplomacy. This reluctance stems from naïve assumptions about the ROC, overconfidence in dialogue, and the overlap of ecclesial and political interests. This study examines the support of the ROC for the war and its ecumenical cons