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Digital Evangelism Sparks Diversity in Orthodox Church

12/12/2025

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Digital evangelism is transforming the Orthodox Church in the United States by attracting a diverse group of converts.
Online content draws converts from varied religious backgrounds toward Orthodoxy, and leaders emphasize the importance of in-person community.
The Very Rev. Andreas Blom advises newcomers to disconnect from online influences to engage with the faith.
Clergy call for flexibility within Orthodoxy and a more inclusive response to extremism and a male-dominated hierarchy.

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Story summary

Digital evangelism is transforming the Orthodox Church in the United States by attracting a diverse group of converts.
Online content draws converts from varied religious backgrounds toward Orthodoxy, and leaders emphasize the importance of in-person community.
The Very Rev. Andreas Blom advises newcomers to disconnect from online influences to engage with the faith.
Clergy call for flexibility within Orthodoxy and a more inclusive response to extremism and a male-dominated hierarchy.