The news that matter in Europe
The news that matter in Europe
Macedonian Archbishop Stefan is visiting Serbia at the invitation of Serbian Patriarch Porfiry. The officially stated reason is the third anniversary of the election of Patriarch Porfiry. Obviously, this is only an occasion for the visit, which was not announced in the Macedonian media either…
By St. Basil the Great
Moral Rule 80
Chapter 22
What is characteristic of a Christian? Faith that works by love (Gal. 5:6).
What is inherent in faith? An unbiased confidence in the truth of God’s inspired words, which is not shaken either by a thought arising from natural…
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As the holy fasting month of Ramadan for Muslims approaches, Fatih Municipality teams in Istanbul carried out cleaning and disinfection activities at the converted Hagia Sophia mosque.
Teams of the Municipal Directorate “Environmental Protection and Control” cleaned the interior and…
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By St. Anastasius of Sinai, ecclesiastical writer, also known as Anastasius III, Metropolitan of Nicaea, lived in the 8th century.
Question 16: When the apostle says that the authorities of this world are set up by God, does this mean that every ruler, king and bishop is raised up by…
KingNewswire.com – Last March 1st, 2024, took place the unveiling of the Ideal Church of Scientology in Del Valle, Mexico City, a significant milestone for the Scientologists. This new facility boasts a Public Information Center featuring informative displays and films that delve into the…
By Dr. Masood Ahmadi Afzadi,
Dr. Razie Moafi
INTRODUCTION
In the modern world, the situation related to the rapid increase in the number of beliefs is considered a major problem. This fact, in symbiosis with the peculiar contradictions outwardly apparent regarding the nature of faith,…
KingNewswire. Austin, Texas (USA) The Ideal Church of Scientology’s grand opening in Austin, Texas, last February 24th, signifies a major expansion, emphasizing spiritual freedom and community service. Located centrally on The Drag, the Church offers spiritual counseling and community…
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In recent years, Pakistan has grappled with numerous challenges concerning religious freedom, particularly regarding the Ahmadiyya community. This issue has once again come to the forefront following a recent decision by the Pakistan Supreme Court defending the right to free expression of…
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Prot. 373
E C Y C L I O S 3 0 8 5
To the Christians of the Church of Greece
Born in the Lord, beloved,
As you were informed, just a few days ago, that is, on January 23, 2024, the Hierarchy of the Church of Greece, which is the supreme authority of our Church, studied the issue…
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Russian clergy and believers have published an open appeal to the authorities in Russia calling for the body of politician Alexei Navalny to be handed over to his family.
The text of the address is published on the website of the Orthodox project “Peace for all”. The authors of the…
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By Natalya Trauberg (interview given in the fall of 2008 given to Elena Borisova and Darja Litvak), <a href=”http://expert.ru/expert/2009/19/hristianstvo_eto_neudobno/”>Expert No. 19(657), May 18, 2009</a>
To be a Christian means to give up oneself in favor of one’s neighbor. This has…
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On February 16, at the meeting in the ancient monastery “St. George” in Cairo the H. Synod of the Patriarchate of Alexandria decided to depose Bishop Constantine (Ostrovsky) of Zaraysk from the Russian Orthodox Church.
On October 11 last year, he was appointed acting “Patriarchal…
By St. Rev. Simeon the New Theologian,
From “Instruction with rebuke to all: kings, bishops, priests, monks and laity, spoken and spoken by the mouth of God” (excerpt)
…Bishops, heads of dioceses, understand:
You are the imprint of My image.
Placed, you speak before Me,
In…
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By Prof. A.P. Lopukhin, Interpretation of the Holy Scriptures of the New Testament
Chapter 13. 1-9. Exhortations to repentance. 10 – 17. Healing on Saturday. 18 – 21. Two parables about the kingdom of God. 22 – 30. Many may not enter the Kingdom of God. 31-35. Christ’s words…
The answer is given by the Fathers of the Church, to whom we always turn and in whom we find the answer, regardless of when they lived.
St. Simeon of Thessalonica speaks of six things which the candle symbolizes, referring to the pure candle, viz. – the waxy one. He says she depicts:
1)…
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By St. Vincentius of Lerin, from his remarkable historical work “Memorial Book of the Antiquity and Universality of the Congregational Faith” Chapter 4 But in order to make what we have said clearer, it must be illustrated by separate examples and presented in a little more detail, so that in…
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The country’s parliament approved a bill allowing civil marriages between people of the same sex, which was applauded by supporters of the rights of the LGBT community, Reuters reported.
Representatives of both supporters and opponents of the legalization of civil marriage between…
On February 8, the Ministry of Justice of Lithuania registered a new religious structure – an exarchate, which will be subordinated to the Patriarchate of Constantinople. Thus, two Orthodox churches will be officially recognized in the country: one belonging to the Ecumenical Patriarchate…
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By Hristianstvo.bg
In “St. Sofia of Kiev” the Constituent Assembly of the public organization “Sofia Brotherhood” was held. The participants of the meeting elected the chairman of Archpriest Alexander Kolb and members of the Board of Directors of the brotherhood. The event was held…
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Over centuries and across diverse cultures, saints have emerged as unifying figures in Christianity, Islam, Judaism, and Hinduism, bridging gaps and connecting believers beyond borders. These revered individuals embody virtue, wisdom, and divine connection, serving as beacons of inspiration and…
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