“Sophia” is an Orthodox portal for news and Christian formation, published with the blessing of Metropolitan Jean of Dubna, Archbishop of the Orthodox Churches of Russian Tradition in Western Europe.
The heart of the portal is the life of the Archdiocese: its parishes, clergy and laity, its liturgical life, its educational and cultural initiatives, its history, its spiritual heritage and its mission today.
Yet “Sophia” is not simply the Archdiocese’s own newsletter: it also covers significant events in the other Orthodox Churches and jurisdictions of Western Europe.
Mission
To tell the story of Orthodox life in Western Europe in clear, engaging, contemporary language — showing the unity of the Tradition, the diversity of parish life and the richness of its spiritual heritage.
Information
Events, news, official communiqués
Formation
The foundations of the faith, history, worship
Culture
Heritage, art, music, archives
Outreach
A conversation with those still seeking the Church
The portal aims to be as accessible to long-standing parishioners as to those just discovering Orthodoxy or looking for an Orthodox community in a country that is new to them.
A pan-Orthodox dimension
Beyond the boundaries of a single jurisdiction
One of the founding ideas of “Sophia” is to present Orthodox life in Western Europe as a whole, beyond the boundaries of any single jurisdiction.
History and jurisdictional divisions have produced a complex picture of the Orthodox presence in Europe.
A complex picture
Beneath these differences lie a common faith, the Tradition of the Church, shared holy sites and a single Orthodox heritage.
One tradition
Contact the editors
Editor-in-chief: Deacon Viacheslav Li.
Parish news, event invitations, corrections, article ideas or questions — write to us at redaction@sophia-ortodox.com. We read every message and reply in English, French and Russian.