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Metropolitan Eugene of Tallinn calls on the faithful to observe one-day fasting vigil in view of new threats against Estonian Orthodox Church
23 April 2024 year 15:37

Metropolitan Eugene of Tallinn calls on the faithful to observe one-day fasting vigil in view of new threats against Estonian Orthodox Church

Metropolitan Eugene of Tallinn and All Estonia sent a message to the clergy and laity of the Estonian Orthodox Church, which is under mounting pressure, and called for a one-day fasting vigil.
Akathist Hymn to the Mother of God published in Thai language
22 April 2024 year 16:56

Akathist Hymn to the Mother of God published in Thai language

With the blessing of Metropolitan Sergiy of Singapore and South-East Asia, Patriarchal Exarch of South-East Asia, temporary administrator of the Diocese of Thailand, the Akathist Hymn to the Most Holy Theotokos has been published in the Thai language. The edition also provides historical background and a commentary.
Patriarchal Exarch of Africa celebrates Sunday Liturgy in Luanshya, Zambia
22 April 2024 year 13:55

Patriarchal Exarch of Africa celebrates Sunday Liturgy in Luanshya, Zambia

On 21st April, 5th Sunday of Lent, commemoration day of the Venerable Mary of Egypt, Metropolitan Konstantin of Zaraisk, Patriarchal Exarch of Africa, celebrated the Divine Liturgy of St. Basil the Great in the town of Luanshya, Copperbelt Province, Zambia.
Primate of Autonomous Orthodox Church in Japan and DECR chairman celebrate Divine Liturgy in Tokyo
21 April 2024 year 17:10

Primate of Autonomous Orthodox Church in Japan and DECR chairman celebrate Divine Liturgy in Tokyo

On 21st April, 5th Sunday of Lent, His Eminence Seraphim, Archbishop of Tokyo, Metropolitan of All Japan, Primate of the Autonomous Orthodox Church in Japan, and Metropolitan Anthony of Volokolamsk, chairman of the Moscow Patriarchate’s Department for External Church Relations, celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the Holy Resurrection Cathedral in Tokyo.
Patriarchal Exarch of Africa meets with Malawian officials
16 April 2024 year 17:22

Patriarchal Exarch of Africa meets with Malawian officials

On 15th April, in the State House in Lilongwe, capital of Malawi, a meeting took place between Metropolitan Konstantin of Zaraisk, Patriarchal Exarch of Africa, and Rev. Brian Kamwendo, Presidential Advisor on Religious Affairs.
Patriarch Kirill met with the DECR Chairman and the Patriarchal Exarch of Western Europe
9 April 2024 year 17:23

Patriarch Kirill met with the DECR Chairman and the Patriarchal Exarch of Western Europe

On the 9th of April, at the Patriarch's working residence in Chisty Pereulok in Moscow, His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Rus' held a working meeting with Metropolitan Anthony of Volokolamsk, Chairman of the Department for External Church Relations, and Metropolitan Nestor of Chersonesus and Western Europe, Patriarchal Exarch of Western Europe.
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His Holiness Patriarch Kirill celebrates moleben in Donskoy Monastery at the shrine with St. Tikhon’s relics
7 April 2024 year 17:38

His Holiness Patriarch Kirill celebrates moleben in Donskoy Monastery at the shrine with St. Tikhon’s relics

On 7th April, commemoration of the demise of Saint Tikhon the Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia (1925), after celebrating the Divine Liturgy in the Holy Annunciation Cathedral of the Moscow Kremlin, His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Rus’ visited the Donskoy Stavropegic Monastery in Moscow, which is home to the relics of the Holy Patriarch Tikhon.
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Patriarchal Exarch of Southeast Asia visited the Indonesian island of Timor for the first time
5 April 2024 year 13:22

Patriarchal Exarch of Southeast Asia visited the Indonesian island of Timor for the first time

On 3 April, the Patriarchal Exarch of Southeast Asia, Metropolitan Sergius of Singapore and Southeast Asia, visited for the first time the city of Kupang on the island of Timor (Indonesia) and met with Christians living there.
His Holiness Patriarch Kirill meets with Metropolitan Constantine of Zaraisk
4 April 2024 year 14:31

His Holiness Patriarch Kirill meets with Metropolitan Constantine of Zaraisk

On the 4th of April, at the Patriarchal and Synodal Residence in the Danilov Monastery in Moscow, His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Rus' held a working meeting with the Patriarchal Exarch of Africa, Metropolitan Constantine of Zaraisk.
With the support of a deputy and police in the Khmelnytsky region of Ukraine, the Intercession Church in the village of Zagontsy was seized
1 April 2024 year 17:52

With the support of a deputy and police in the Khmelnytsky region of Ukraine, the Intercession Church in the village of Zagontsy was seized

On the 28th of March, supporters of the "OCU" with the participation of Khmelnytskyi district council deputy Oleksandr Chernievich cut the locks off both entrance doors of the Intercession parish of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church in the village of Zagontsi (Khmelnytskyi district, Khmelnytskyi region, Ukraine) and took possession of the premises.

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Metropolitan Hilarion of Budapest and Hungary: Vatican concedes to liberals on the issue of same-sex couples
29 February 2024 year 14:21

Metropolitan Hilarion of Budapest and Hungary: Vatican concedes to liberals on the issue of same-sex couples
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His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Rus’ is considering the conclusion of the Synodal Biblical Theological Commission on the Catholic declaration "Fiducia supplicans". The declaration, recently adopted by the Congregation for Doctrine of the Roman Catholic Church, deals with the blessing of unmarried heterosexual unions and same-sex couples.
Metropolitan Theodosius (Snihiriov): ‘The world community is standing up in defence of our Church’
13 January 2024 year 18:04

Metropolitan Theodosius (Snihiriov): ‘The world community is standing up in defence of our Church’
[Interview]

Interview with Metropolitan Theodosius (Snihiriov) by Deacon Serhiy Heruk.
Patriarchal greetings on the occasion of 60th anniversary of the Diocese of Vienna and Austria
26 November 2023 year 10:30

Patriarchal greetings on the occasion of 60th anniversary of the Diocese of Vienna and Austria
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His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Rus’ has sent the following greetings to Bishop Alexy of Vienna and Austria, clergy and flock of the Diocese of Vienna and Austria on the occasion of its 60th anniversary.
Circular letter of the Moscow Patriarchate Chancellor on prayers for hierarchs and clerics of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church held prisoners
30 October 2023 year 09:30

Circular letter of the Moscow Patriarchate Chancellor on prayers for hierarchs and clerics of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church held prisoners
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The circular letter of Metropolitan Grigoriy, chancellor of the Moscow Patriarchate, dated October 26, has been published on the official website of the Russian Orthodox Church.
Statement in connection with the prohibition of access of teachers and students of Kiev Theological Schools to the territory of the Kiev Pechersk Lavra
30 August 2023 year 22:45

Statement in connection with the prohibition of access of teachers and students of Kiev Theological Schools to the territory of the Kiev Pechersk Lavra
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In recent weeks, the Ministry of Culture and Information Policy of Ukraine has repeatedly confirmed the prohibition of access of teachers and students of Kiev Theological Schools to the educational buildings located in the Holy Dormition Kiev Pechersk Lavra.
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His Holiness Patriarch Kirill celebrates moleben in Donskoy Monastery at the shrine with St. Tikhon’s relics
7 April 2024 year

His Holiness Patriarch Kirill celebrates moleben in Donskoy Monastery at the shrine with St. Tikhon’s relics

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