The burial ceremony for the Patriarch of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church took place in Sofia. The service at the Cathedral of St. Alexander Nevsky was led by Patriarch Bartholomew. Following the liturgy, the patriarch's coffin was carried in a procession to the Cathedral of the Holy Week, where he was laid to rest. The funeral was attended by President Rumen Radev, government officials, politicians, church hierarchs, and hundreds of Bulgarians.

The funeral of Bishop Antonije of Moravica, representing the Serbian Church in Moscow, was held in the Russian capital. The service was conducted by Patriarchs Kirill of Moscow and Porfirije of Serbia, who traveled to Moscow for the occasion. Patriarch Kirill emphasized the collaborative efforts of the Russian and Serbian Churches in addressing challenges within the Orthodox family.

On March 22, a terrorist attack occurred in Krasnogorsk, near Moscow, at the "Crocus City Hall" concert hall, where a concert by the band "Picnic" was about to begin. Unknown assailants opened fire and set the building on fire. It is reported that 93 people died, and over 100 were injured. Patriarchs Kirill of Moscow and Porfirije of Serbia expressed condolences for the tragedy.

The Bulgarian Orthodox Church elected Metropolitan Grigorije of Vrachan as the deputy patriarch and set the date for the patriarchal elections. Metropolitan Grigorije will also oversee the Sofia diocese until the election of a new patriarch, scheduled for June 30, 2024.

Metropolitan Theodosius of Cherkasy addressed the UN regarding the persecution of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church by Ukrainian authorities, citing instances of violence, seizures of churches, and legal battles.

Metropolitan Jonah of Tulchin and Bratslav, facing persecution in Ukraine, suffered a stroke. He is currently receiving treatment while under house arrest.

Metropolitan Savva of the Polish Orthodox Church urged prayers for persecuted Orthodox believers in Ukraine, emphasizing the need to protect the Ukrainian Orthodox Church.

The Holy Synod of the Greek Orthodox Church decided that Greek politicians who voted to legalize same-sex marriage should not be allowed in churches on the Feast of Orthodoxy, expressing dissatisfaction with the government's decision.

The Russian Orthodox Church held its first service in the city of Fethiye, Turkey, marking the beginning of regular worship in the community. Additionally, the charitable activities of Russian Orthodox communities in Turkey were recognized by a Turkish association for the disabled.

The High Decani Monastery in Kosovo regained ownership of disputed land after a lengthy legal battle, supported by international organizations and Western diplomats, culminating in a favorable outcome for the monastery.