Amidst the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, dissenting Russian Orthodox priests who advocate for peace have faced repressions from both the church and the state. The Russian Orthodox Church, led by Patriarch Kirill, demands strict conformity and support for the war. Priests who publicly pray for peace or express anti-war sentiments have been defrocked, reassigned, or silenced, facing accusations of engaging in politics. While some priests quietly comply, a small fraction has spoken out, which is seen as essential in breaking the church’s monolithic stance. Dissenting priests are supported by the Ukrainian Orthodox Church and international clerical figures like Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew.