Belarusian Orthodox Church

Church in Belarus under jurisdiction of the Russian Orthodox Church

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2023	The Orthodox St Elisabeth Convent continued to hold events supporting the Russian invasion of Ukraine and was involved in promoting homophobic activities.
2023	The exiled Rada of the Belarusian Democratic Republic publicly accused the Belarusian Orthodox Church of being a 'Russian colonial institution' and a key ideological pillar of Lukashenka's regime.
2022	The Orthodox St Elisabeth Convent in Minsk began holding public events supporting the Russian invasion of Ukraine and raising funds for Russian troops.
2020	During the Belarusian protests, the Belarusian Orthodox Church was criticized for not condemning the violence against protesters.
2020	Bishop Vienijamin (Vital Tupieka) was appointed as the Patriarchal Exarch of the Belarusian Orthodox Church, becoming the leading religious leader of the organization.
August 25 2020	Paul left the position of Exarch, succeeded by Benjamin (Vital Ivanavič Tupieka)
2014	Founding of multiple new eparchies including Slutsk, Molodechno, and Lida, indicating continued organizational development of the Belarusian Orthodox Church.
December 25 2013	Philaret left the position of Exarch, succeeded by Paul (Georgiy Vasilevich Ponomaryov)

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