Russian Orthodox Church

Patriarch Kirill praises Russian armed forces

PATRIARCH KIRILL of Moscow has praised the armed forces of Russia under President Putin’s leadership, during the dedication of a new military cathedral in Moscow

03 Jul 2020

Christians condemn plan to turn Hagia Sophia into mosque

EASTERN ORTHODOX leaders have urged the Turkish government to abandon plans to turn the ancient basilica Hagia Sophia, now a museum, in Istanbul, into a mosque, if approved by the country’s highest court in early July

19 Jun 2020

Orthodox Churches in Europe reject Covid safety measures

ORTHODOX Churches in Europe celebrated the Eastern Pentecost on Sunday, amid disputes about the safe receiving of communion. A common approach had been sought by the Ecumenical Patriarch, Bartholomew I

12 Jun 2020

Churches on the Continent reopen

22 May 2020

Church services resume with caution on the Continent

07 May 2020

Orthodox Churches celebrate Easter in Covid-19’s shadow

17 Apr 2020

Russian Nuclear Orthodoxy: Religion, politics, and strategy, by Dimitry Adamsky

03 Apr 2020

‘God’ amendment to Russian constitution wins wider support

20 Mar 2020

Orthodox leaders exchange words over contested Amman summit

06 Mar 2020

Travel and retreats: A cultural rival to St Petersburg

24 Jan 2020

Religious liberty matters to all, says Lord Williams

15 Nov 2019

Standing firm for faith

01 Nov 2019

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