Accusations Against Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew by Russia
January 12, 2026
The Russian Foreign Intelligence Service accuses Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew of taking a political stance on Ukraine, claiming he has support from British intelligence agencies. The conflict with the Moscow Patriarchate continues, with the Patriarch attempting to draw away other Orthodox Churches. Accusations against Bartholomew include collaboration with nationalists and neo-Nazis. Specifically, there are claims of attempts to undermine the Serbian Orthodox Church. Church circles emphasize that his actions are destroying the unity of the Church.