On January 6, 2026, the Union of Orthodox Journalists (UOJ) published an article titled: Was Rasputin a Saint? This article — 3200 words long — is framed as an objective historical exploration of Grigory Efimovich Rasputin and his role in the Orthodox Church.
It has been a long while since I have read a more thorough dismantling of ignorance than this piece is of Michael Warren Davis’ UOJ article. Good grief. Excellent rebuttal.
Despite the repeated slanders against the New-Martyr Rasputin, even by those in the Orthodox Church, Rasputin is as much of a saint as the Romanovs. Sancte Gregorius Rasputin, ora pro nobis.
Comprehensive and biting response. Not sure how anyone could argue against this. Great work
It has been a long while since I have read a more thorough dismantling of ignorance than this piece is of Michael Warren Davis’ UOJ article. Good grief. Excellent rebuttal.
Despite the repeated slanders against the New-Martyr Rasputin, even by those in the Orthodox Church, Rasputin is as much of a saint as the Romanovs. Sancte Gregorius Rasputin, ora pro nobis.
Level of detail and research is impeccable. Very impressed with the depth of knowledge presented here. Great article
Impeccable research, response, and delivery.