THE UNHOLY CONCEPTION IN STALIN'S EMBRACE WILL FOREVER WEIGH ON THE ROC AND ITS BRANCHES AROUND THE WORLD SYNOPSIS: Archimandrite Nykanor (Mishkov), a prominent Bulgarian cleric, maintains a steadfast pro-Ukrainian stance, explaining that the Russian Orthodox Church (ROC) is inextricably linked to Stalinist ideologies and the pursuit of state-controlled "Russian world" interests. Fr. Nykanor criticizes the current leadership of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church (BOC), specifically Patriarch Daniil, for their refusal to condemn Russian aggression and their internal efforts to silence clergy who express solidarity with Ukraine. He highlights how the Union of Orthodox Journalists (UOJ) serves as a sophisticated propaganda tool for the FSB/GRU to manipulate international perception and undermine support for Ukraine under the guise of religious freedom... READ MORE: https://agape-restoration-society.org/ARC-News/a-n_2026-08-15.htm#article_3