A pilgrimage trip took place in Russia from August 21 to 29, blessed by Patriarch Kirill, involving thirty clergy members from the Patriarchal Exarchate of Africa, representing 22 countries. The delegation, led by Metropolitan Konstantin of Cairo and North Africa, included Bishop Euphemiy of Lukhovitsy and clergy from South Africa, Kenya, Nigeria, Congo, Tanzania, Madagascar, and others. Their program featured services in Moscow and the Trinity-Sergius Lavra, meetings with hierarchs, and participation in the first church-practical conference for clergy. Patriarch Kirill welcomed the delegation at the Cathedral of Christ the Savior, expressing a desire to see a strong Orthodox Church in Africa that unites the continent's peoples in faith. The African clergy also participated in a press conference at TASS regarding the Russian Church's mission in Africa and attended a workshop on promoting church content on social media, alongside visits to Moscow monasteries, the Kremlin, and the Trinity-Sergius Lavra.

On August 26, 2025, celebrations were held in Minsk to mark the 525th anniversary of the appearance of the Minsk Icon of the Mother of God, culminating in the IV All-Belarusian Cross Procession "Zhirovichi – Minsk." The festivities began with a flower-laying ceremony at the monument to Metropolitan Filaret, the first Patriarchal Exarch of all Belarus. The cross procession, which started nine days earlier at the Zhirovichi Monastery, covered 250 km through four dioceses, visiting 21 churches and culminating in Minsk with thousands of believers, clergy, and guests. The central event was a solemn procession along Pobediteli Avenue and a Divine Liturgy at the Holy Spirit Cathedral, led by Metropolitan Benjamin of Minsk and Zaslavl.

On the same day, Patriarch Theophilus III of Jerusalem and Latin Patriarch Pierbattista Pizzaballa issued a joint statement condemning Israel's plans to seize Gaza and the potential mass relocation of civilians. They emphasized that such displacement is "unjustifiable" and called on the international community to halt the war, protect civilians, and ensure the release of hostages. Their statement came amid a large-scale Israeli military operation, which has exacerbated the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, with the UN reporting a "man-made famine" and aid levels at only 15% of what is needed.

Pope Leo XIV joined the patriarchs' call on August 28, demanding an immediate ceasefire, access for humanitarian aid, and adherence to international law, particularly condemning collective punishment and forced relocation of civilians.

On the same day, Ukraine's State Service for Ethnopolitics and Freedom of Conscience officially recognized the Ukrainian Orthodox Church as affiliated with the Russian Orthodox Church. This decision paves the way for a complete ban on the UOC through legal means, as its head, Metropolitan Onufriy, has refused to sever ties with the ROC. The Russian Church views these actions by Kyiv as a pretext for renewed persecution. The Deputy Head of the Synodal Department for Church Relations with Society and Media, Vakhtang Kipshidze, stated that the peoples of Russia and Ukraine are connected to the ROC "canonically, historically, and spiritually," but these ties should not justify oppression. Despite the pressure, the Church will continue its prayers and witness to the ongoing situation.

In Poland, the Orthodox Church announced the canonization of the Katyn Martyrs and other Orthodox Christians who suffered for their faith in the 20th century, coinciding with the 100th anniversary of autocephaly. The new saints include those who perished in the Katyn and Medny camps, as well as in concentration camps like Auschwitz, Majdanek, and Treblinka. Their memory will be commemorated on September 17.

In Alexandria, Egypt, on August 23, Coptic Patriarch Tawadros II consecrated the Church of St. Mina in the Fleming area, with the participation of four bishops. The new church, founded in 1948, was described by the Patriarch as a "church of service."

In Montenegro, celebrations were held on August 25 for the canonization of Saint Cyril of Dalmatian-Bok, with a liturgy led by Metropolitans Joanikije and Lukijan. Saint Cyril (Constantin Tsvetkovich, 1791–1857) was honored for his steadfastness in faith, having spent over twenty years in prison for resisting unionism and defending Orthodoxy. A relic of his remains was gifted to the church, and the theme of Saint Cyril was central to the IX "Cyrillic" festival, which opened on August 28 in Budva, featuring lectures, concerts, round tables, and book presentations. The festival's motto, "Cyrillic remembers, Budva protects," highlights