Amid ongoing shelling by Ukrainian forces in the Kursk region, Patriarch Kirill has urged the faithful to pray for those in danger. The region has seen heavy damage, particularly in the city of Sudzha, where residents are being evacuated from three border districts. The Kursk Diocese is actively aiding those affected, with clergy evacuating victims and monasteries sheltering displaced persons. The Synodal Department for Charity has launched a fundraising campaign to support those impacted.

A church will be constructed on the site of the recent deadly landslide in Shovi, Georgia. The Georgian Prime Minister announced plans for a memorial in the village's center, where most of the victims were located. The landslide, which occurred on August 3, 2023, struck a resort area at 1,500 meters above sea level, burying dozens of vacationers under meters of mud.

On the feast of Prophet Elijah, the first-ever liturgy in the Macedonian language was held in Serbia at the Church of Prophet Elijah in the city of Jabuka. The feast is of particular significance to the Macedonian Orthodox Church, marking important historical events for Macedonia. This is the first instance of a full liturgy being conducted by a Macedonian priest in Serbian territory.

Metropolitan Alexander of Astana, head of the Orthodox Church in Kazakhstan, is visiting holy sites in Belarus. The Kazakh delegation arrived in Belarus on August 4 at the invitation of Metropolitan Benjamin of Minsk and Zaslavl. The visit includes stops at the Holy Dormition Monastery in Zhirovichi and the Minsk Theological Seminary, with the delegation participating in the celebration of St. George's Day in Mogilev.

Despite government restrictions, Ukrainian Orthodox believers commemorated the feast of the miraculous Pochaev Icon of the Mother of God. While authorities in the Khmelnytskyi region have banned the traditional annual procession for the second year, some pilgrims managed to reach the Pochaev Monastery on foot.

The Bulgarian Orthodox Church has expressed support for the Bulgarian Parliament's decision to ban the promotion of non-traditional sexual orientations and gender identities in educational institutions. The Church thanked lawmakers for their stance on child education and protection. The law, proposed by the "Revival" party, was supported by 135 deputies, sparking protests from LGBT groups.

Czech authorities have revoked the residence permit of Archpriest Nikolai Lishchenyuk, former rector of the St. Peter and Paul Cathedral in Karlovy Vary. The priest was declared persona non grata due to accusations of creating an "influence structure" allegedly backed by Russian authorities, seen as a potential threat to state security. The decision comes a year after Patriarch Kirill was placed on the Czech sanctions list. After unsuccessful appeals, the Constitutional Court upheld the decision to deny the extension of his residency.