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March 13, 2026

Orthodoxy Spreads in the Middle East Amidst War: Russian Orthodox Church Establishes Its Parish in Abu Dhabi

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Orthodoxy Spreads in the Middle East Amidst War: Russian Orthodox Church Establishes Its Parish in Abu Dhabi

TL;DR

  • The Russian Orthodox Church has decided to establish a new parish in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
  • The parish will be dedicated to the icon of the Mother of God of Kazan.
  • The establishment received official consent from the Antiochian Patriarchate, under whose jurisdiction the UAE falls.
  • This move aims to serve the spiritual needs of the Russian-speaking Orthodox community in the Emirates.
  • Archimandrite Alexander Zarkashev has been appointed to lead the new parish.
  • The decision was made during a session of the Holy Synod of the Russian Orthodox Church.
  • The event highlights the growing Orthodox presence in the Persian Gulf region.

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