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The Mystery of Britain’s Orthobros: Why are young men flocking to the Eastern Church?

The Mystery of Britain’s Orthobros: Why are young men flocking to the Eastern Church?

Researcher George Lapshynov was quoted in UnHerd article unpacking the increased popularity of Eastern Orthodoxy amongst young men. 26/12/2025

Lapshynov points out that this can leave them exposed. “Most Orthodox priests don’t have an online presence,” he tells me, “which creates a vacuum into which less official voices can enter. That means the [online] space is saturated with people not eligible to preach.” More often than not, that space is filled by the Orthobro.

Read the full article in UnHerd here.


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George Lapshynov

George Lapshynov

George is a Researcher at Theos. He holds degrees in International Relations and History & Politics from the University of Glasgow. He is interested in the place of wisdom in contemporary politics and has published articles on the history of sacred music.

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Posted 26 December 2025

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