Katherine Kelaidis

Katie Kelaidis is a writer and historian whose work focuses on early Medieval Christianity and contemporary Orthodox identity in non-traditionally Orthodox countries. She has also written for Salon, Ms. Magazine, and The New Republic.

(A)theologies, Archive, Culture, OMFG, Religious LibertyFebruary 8, 2021

What Coverage of a Fatal Orthodox Baptism Reveals About Western Media

By Katherine Kelaidis

Last week a six-week-old baby died in Suceava, Romania during his baptism into the Romanian…

(A)theologies, ArchiveAugust 18, 2017

White Supremacy and Orthodox Christianity: A Dangerous Connection Rears Its Head in Charlottesville

By Katherine Kelaidis

There are those who would co-opt American Orthodoxy, make it the voice of white nationalism. Churches need to confront the problem head on.

Archive, Culture, Remapping American ChristianitiesNovember 30, 2016

How Orthodox Christianity Became the Spiritual Home of White Nationalism

By Katherine Kelaidis

There is little doubt as to why Orthodoxy seems appealing to a white nationalist movement.

Archive, Remapping American ChristianitiesSeptember 27, 2016

It Is Time For American Orthodox Christians to Protest Russia’s Persecution of LGBT

By Katherine Kelaidis

Silence is no longer an option.