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The Ukrainian National Festival of Canada made a triumphant return to the stage this weekend in Dauphin.Cory Lafontaine, a member of the festival's board of directors, said the planning for this year's event in the western Manitoba town was…

A Russian priest interrupted the funeral of a dead Ukrainian soldier last week, hitting another Ukrainian Orthodox Church priest with a cross over his comments about Russian President Vladimir Putin.Video of the July 22 funeral by Private…

(RNS) - A few weeks ago, Elpidophoros, the Greek Orthodox Archbishop of America, showed up at a resort near Athens and baptized the son and daughter of a prominent gay couple, actor Evangelo Bousis and fashion designer Peter Dundas. The…

Special guest speakers included US Congressman Gus Bilirakis, Greek Minister of National Defense Nikos Panagiotopoulos and Archbishop Elpidophoros of America.In his address, the Archbishop said, “As you celebrate and remember your first…

By: Father Konstantinos Koutroubas, Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church It is incompatible with the teachings of the Orthodox Church to practice cremation. We need to remember several things. 1) The pagans practiced and practice cremation.…

Festivals are a break from the stresses of life. A moment of pleasure for children and parents. Seeing people from different places and communities is a great time to socialize. The Greek Orthodox Church of the Transfiguration of Christ…

July 14, 2022 7:00 p.m. Job : July 14, 2022 7:00 p.m. Updated: July 14, 2022 7:21 p.m. LA CROSSE (WKBT)—St. The Elias Orthodox Church's…

Kyiv, July 11, 2022 Photo: pravlife.org A Ukrainian state official who reviewed the new statutes of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church confirms that the document no longer speaks of any connection with the Russian Orthodox Church.…

A regional governor said Ukrainian forces opposed Russian efforts to advance in the eastern region of Donetsk, as Ukrainian officials urged Western allies to send in more weapons. In a message to Telegram on July 9, Serhiy Hayday, head of…

Archpriest Alexander Novopashin is vice-president of Russia's largest anti-cult organization and still presents himself as a "corresponding member" of FECRIS.by Massimo IntrovignéArchpriest Alexander Novopachin. From VKontakte.A journalist…

(Picture - Contribution) Kelowna's Greek community raises funds for Ukrainian refugees Funds raised through Big Fat Greek…

A meeting took place between Archbishop Makarios of Australia and Israel's Ambassador to Australia, Amir Maimon, at the Archdiocesan Residence in Sydney. The meeting, which lasted two hours, was warm and in…

Moscow, June 27, 2022 Graduates of casualty care courses. Another group of volunteers attended training courses on caring for the wounded, organized by the Training Center of the Metropolitan Central Clinical Hospital of St.…

As we navigate the third year of the coronavirus pandemic, Bishop Makarios issued a statement on Sunday June 26 to remind Australians that love of our neighbor and compassion are essential to keeping our societies afloat. The leader…

WASHINGTON (JTA) — An array of Jewish groups across the country are taking action to protest and potentially challenge the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, the landmark 1973 case that enshrined the right to abortion…

Friday, June 24, 2022 IC photo/Marie Mischel + Expand Pr. Langes Silva, diocesan judicial vicar, presides over the June 20 mass celebrating the 100th anniversary of Notre Dame de Lourdes parish in Price. By…

The head of the Greek Orthodox Church in Jerusalem called for urgent and unified action to quash suspicious deals through which significant church-owned property in occupied Jerusalem was apparently sold to illegal settler associations.…

Surrounded by Republicans Most of my worst suspicions were confirmed by the January 6 committee meetings. And I just hope my fellow Americans watch them. Trump is a longtime fan of Putin, Kim Jong Un and Xi Jinping. I believe…

"We won't get tired of defending freedom and democracy, and keeping the pressure on Putin, until Ukraine succeeds." The Russian Orthodox Church is an autocephalous Eastern Orthodox Church with approximately 150 million members,…

YOUNGSTOWN – John C. Vouvalis, 89, of Youngstown, passed away peacefully,…

The heart of Christianity and Orthodoxy beats in Jerusalem every Easter! We have been blessed to witness in the troubled and holy land of the Middle East, where our Messiah was martyred, crucified, buried, raised from the dead and…

Beyond the 4 Christian Center walls, 875 S. Lake St. – The second Beyond 4 Walls Christian Church Career Fair and Da'Fellas Outdoor Community and Health Workshop will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at 875 S. Lake St. .to Gary.…

(JTA) — As the head of a major European rabbinical group, Pinchas Goldschmidt regularly travels in and out of Moscow, where he has worked since 1993 as the city's chief rabbi. But when he left most recently, two weeks!-->…

A moving liturgy took place at the Ukrainian Orthodox Parish and Community of St Savvas of Kalymnos in Banksia, Sydney, which has now become the first in Australia to formally become part of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of…

As Romanians in Cancun, Mexico decided to form an Orthodox parish, the local Catholic archdiocese offered them a chapel to use for church service. “God took the first step towards us,” said Father Daniel…

Archbishop Anastasios of Tirana, Durres and All Albania, expressed his sorrow for the rest of the late Metropolitan Gennadios of Sasima. Among other things, Bishop Anastasios pointed out that "Metropolitan…

INDIANAPOLIS — When St. George's Orthodox Christian Church realized that many of the nonprofits it supported lacked volunteers, it held an event to help. "What we wanted to do was highlight some of these great opportunities,"…

Shira Ben Avraham has just released her second album, which chronicles her spiritual journey that led her to Israel, and now to motherhood.Born in South Africa, her Christian parents instilled in her a love of the Bible and Israel. Little…

This May marks the 20th anniversary of the Eritrean dictatorship's closure of most Christian churches. The only religions allowed are Sunni Islam, Eritrean Orthodox Church, Roman Catholicism and Lutheran…

Laudato Si' Movement Executive Director Tomás Insua speaks to Vatican News about Laudato Si' Week (May 22-29) which provides an opportunity for the global church to come together and celebrate progress in implementing in place of the Pope's…

Beloved Community of the Hellenic and Holy Cross College, Christ is risen! As we inaugurate this day of new beginnings for our proud graduates, it is indeed “to encounter and to reason” that we begin with…

Bosnian member of the Tripartite Presidency Milorad Dodik waves to people during parade celebrations to mark the National Day of their Autonomous Serbian Republic, in Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina January 9, 2022. REUTERS/Antonio…

WICHITA, Kan. - The Hall of Men lives up to its name, with…

In the midst of the joyful ecclesiastical period of the Resurrection, Metropolitan Cleopas of Sweden and All Scandinavia made a three-day archpastoral visit to Denmark from Friday May 13 to Sunday May 15,…

When the Russian-Ukrainian war broke out, Maria Macris did not immediately think of "sending hygiene kits".Macris, like other community members, said he just wanted to help the refugees. But her desire led her to solicit donations and…

At the March 18, 2022 meeting of the National Council of the Order of Saint Andrew the Apostle, Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, Archon John S. Koudounis was unanimously elected to the National Council. Dr. Anthony J. Limberakis,…

-------------------------------------------------- ---Helene Brutschea, 96, formerly of Pennsauken, Moorestown and Cape May, passed away peacefully Friday, May 6 with her children by her side. Helen was born in Philadelphia on October 7,…

Desperate to carve out a designated space in the southern state, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) appears to be taking every opportunity to strengthen its base in Kerala, including meetings with Christian religious leaders to get on…

Ethiopian police used tear gas to briefly confront young Muslims in Addis Ababa on Monday during prayers marking the end of Ramadan, AFP journalists have found. The incident happened outside the international stadium in the heart of the…

On April 17, 2022, Russian President Vladimir Putin, in a letter to Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, demanded that title to the Alexander Nevsky Church, located in the Old City of Jerusalem, be immediately transferred to Russia.…

Religion Unplugged believes in a well-reasoned and well-researched diversity of opinion. This article reflects the views of the author and does not necessarily represent those of Religion Unplugged, its staff and contributors.(NOTICE)…

The war in Ukraine enters its third month on Sunday, the day Orthodox Christians celebrate Easter.Hopes of a weekend truce in Ukraine to celebrate Orthodox Easter have faded, with talks between Moscow and Kyiv stalled and Russia stepping up…

Introduction On Thursday of Holy Week, four events are commemorated: the washing of the disciples' feet, the institution of the sacrament of the Holy Eucharist at the Last Supper, the agony in the Garden of…

Some of Melbourne's Greek Orthodox churches will go the extra mile to make parishioners feel safe during Holy Week following a spate of burglaries. According to an announcement from the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese, the burglaries took…

The crucial festival of Easter, celebrated by the Christian community around the world, marks the day of the resurrection of Jesus Christ, the central figure of Christianity, who was crucified to Roman cavalry, resulting in his death on…

CHICAGO: Arab Christians in the West continue to face growing challenges of discrimination, marginalization and even misunderstanding by other Christians of their religious identity, experts speaking about Easter celebrations…

(RNS) - The World Council of Churches is under pressure to oust the Russian Orthodox Church from its ranks, with critics claiming that the head of the Church, Patriarch Kirill, invalidated its membership by supporting the invasion of the…

By Menios Papadimitriou "It's been years since anyone cared about the garden," Vicky Flessas began, bringing Yannis Ritsos' lucid verses to life. "Nevertheless, this year - in May, in June - it bloomed again…

Approaching the bench of New York State's highest judicial authority, Archbishop Elpidophoros of America advised the court: the source and foundation of the law" and "and he asks only that we act justly, and…

Gianna Bucaro, a freshman at Butler University in Indianapolis, is the recipient of the John Henry Weidner Endowed Scholarship for Altruism 2022-2023 in recognition of her commitment to disability rights, children's health,…

By Joseph MatteraOpinion Contributor | Sunday 03 April 2022The Russian Orthodox Church's new Patriarch Kirill, center, leads the enthronement service in the Cathedral of Christ the Savior in Moscow, Russia, Sunday February 1, 2009.…

By Phil Lawler ( bio - articles - email ) | April 01, 2022 In recent columns, I have suggested that to form a balanced moral perspective on the war in Ukraine, we…

Andrew Skikos, who founded Andy's Produce Market in 1964 as a humble open-air farm in Sevastopol, died at his Santa Rosa home on March 18 at the age of 88, surrounded by loved ones and faithful miniature dachshund, Willie. Growing…

From the outside, the First Ukrainian Evangelical Baptist Church of Santa Barbara, just past the In-N-Out Burger on Calle Real, looks like a well-maintained visitor center in a national park. Inside, the building is also practically…

BERLIN — Alona Fartukhova has been visiting the Ukrainian Orthodox Christian community in Berlin every day since arriving in Germany five days ago from war-torn kyiv. The 20-year-old refugee attended daily prayers for peace and…

From the ruins of the old Church of St. John the Baptist to the "new" church atop Mount Nebo, Jordan is home to some of the most interesting and beautiful churches in the Middle East.The Jordan Trail is a 700 kilometer hiking route linking…

Invasion rattles Russia's friends in tiny, west-facing Moldova Across the border from war-torn Ukraine, tiny impoverished Moldova, a former Soviet republic now looking impatiently west, watched with concern as the Russian invasion…

EDITOR'S NOTE: This is the first in a series of monthly columns entitled "Why Does It Matter?" The author believes that much of what concerns our community and the world has unspoken spiritual dimensions, consequences and opportunities.…

"BROOKLYN IS AFRICA" FAMOUS DIASPORA ARTIFACTS: Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso officially opens the 'Brooklyn is Africa' exhibit at Brooklyn Borough Hall, running through March 21. The exhibition, which is in partnership with…

The Order of Saint Andrew the Apostle, Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, announced that it is providing a grant of $50,000 to help the people of Ukraine. The grant will be matched by the Nicholas J. and Anna K. Bouras Foundation, for…

The Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Los Angeles was built in 1952, in what was then the Hellenic section of downtown Los Angeles, California. This Greek Orthodox church is the result of what many call a "Hollywood success story".…

COLONY - Outside the church there may be a sign indicating Russian Orthodoxy, but inside the church the church is a melting pot of Eastern Europeans bound by religion, even if borders separate their homelands.That's why the war between…

The 2022 census will be launched this morning by the Taoiseach and representatives from the Central Statistics Office. Ireland's next census will take place on Sunday evening, April 3, after being postponed last year due to Covid-19. The…

The Kremlin said on Tuesday it "categorically denies" Ukraine's war crimes accusations during its deadly invasion of the neighboring country that sent shockwaves around the world. International Criminal Court prosecutor Karim…

In a polarized America, one would assume that Donald Trump and the Republican Party support Russia just to antagonize the Biden administration. We would be dangerously mistaken. As a trusted Christian writer and speaker, Diana Bass Butler…

By Gina Christian • Published on February 25, 2022 Local Ukrainian worshipers face Russia's invasion of Ukraine this week with a mixture of shock, disbelief and fear - as well as intense faith and hope. Some 200 people…

The title of this book not only reflects our mission to be apostles; it reflects five core values ​​– love, worship, community, learning and service – that will help us…

AID charities warned of a humanitarian catastrophe in Ukraine, as religious leaders in Europe continued to call for peace and an end to military confrontation (News, Commentary, February 18).“The Ukrainian people have already endured…

Madagascar is bracing for another tropical storm just 10 days after Cyclone Batsirai killed at least 121 people, a UN spokesman said on Monday, News.Az reports quoting Xinhua. Tropical Cyclone Dumako is set to hit the northeast of the…

Scott Morrison said he was "devastated" that he did not pass the religious discrimination legislation, but said he would rather give up the attempt than see protections undermined. He confirmed that the legislation is dead for this…

CONSTANTA, Romania – Chaplains from the 1st Air Cavalry Brigade sat down with Romanian religious leaders to…

A Russian Orthodox priest who was removed from his post last year for supporting imprisoned Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny said on Tuesday he fled Russia out of fear for his safety. Georgi Sukhoboky, a former cleric from the…

To study “secularism” in the United States is to get bogged down in complexity, controversy and, above all, confusion. The S-word features in today's debates on everything from burgeoning new electoral blocs to the January 6, 2021…

The Romanian Orthodox Bishop of Canada sent a message to young people on Wednesday, on the occasion of World Orthodox Youth Day. He urged them to keep the faith and grow in virtue so that they can overcome…

To send flowers to the family or to plant a tree in memory of Annie D. Worsley, please visit our floral shop.Antonia (Toni Girl) Laterza, 58 from Long Branch New Jersey, passed to God on Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at Riverview Medical…

The soft-spoken Bosnian Ambassador to Ireland, Vanja Filipovic, came to Dublin this week from her London base with a very disturbing message. As he shuttled between meetings with senior officials and politicians on Monday and Tuesday, he…

"Faith, Race, Place" explores how Pittsburgh's fragmented religious landscape came into existence and how historical divisions are confronted today. Orthodox Christian churches -- with their traditional three-barred crosses…

Through Galina Tomisser, Eva Khadjinova, Yevgenii Komarov and Natalia Sears Update: 8 hours ago Published: 8hours agoThe Russian community in Anchorage is alarmed and discouraged by the vandalism that occurred earlier in January at!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…

Through Nicole AlcindorCP Reporter | Saturday, January 22, 2022Pastor Keith Waters | YouTube/Christian concernA British evangelical pastor who was forced out of his job as a primary school caretaker after posting a tweet warning parents…

Serbian tennis champion Novak Djokovic has become a perfectly likely hero in the international movement against Covid-19 vaccinations after his week-long battle with Australian officials ahead of the Australian…

A DUMFRIES church linked to Robert the Bruce was consecrated as a cathedral. Greyfriars Church was sold to the Diocese of the British Isles, a constituent diocese of the International Synaxis of True Orthodox Churches. It was…

Egypt's parliament is set to approve new legislation drafted in collaboration with local Christian churches regarding the personal legal status of Christians in the country. By Lisa Zengarini A long-awaited law on the personal…

By Argyro Vourdoumpa and Andriana Simos. The traditional blessing of the waters took place in South Australia, the Australian Capital Territory and Tasmania over the weekend to the delight of parishioners who attended. Here is our…

Orthodox Christians in Russia, Serbia and other countries celebrate Christmas amid restrictions aimed at curbing spread of coronavirusThrough Associated press JIM HEINTZ7 January 2022, 13:26• 3 minutes to readShare on…

Father Seby Eldhose is survived by his wife and three children, all in…

Muraleedharan points out that Narendra Modi's invitation to Pope Francis to visit India was part of the central government's commitment to the Church Amid reports of a sour relationship between the Catholic Church and the Bharatiya…

What are cookies As is common practice with almost all professional websites, https://cyprus-mail.com (our "Site") uses cookies, which are small files downloaded to your device, to improve your experience. This document describes what…

New Years Eve will be celebrated around the world with people of different faiths ready to commemorate the event. As we replace the old calendars with new pages for 2022, many festivals and religious holidays will be scheduled…

Human rights groups say Israel continues to commit crimes against Palestinians without accountability. Qatar's Deputy Foreign Minister Lolwah Al Khater called on world leaders to take action to end the illegal Israeli occupation as part of…

In many parishes in Aleppo, Christians of different faiths have organized themselves so that no one is left behind. The solidarity of Christian communities allows thousands of people to survive and to regain a little hope.…

A Royal Navy ship keeps watch in the North Sea as Russian submarines return home for Orthodox Christmas Day in January. HMS Westminster is currently being held in "very high readiness" in the Shetland Islands. The Type 23 frigate is on…

They are frustrated that Christian pilgrims have not been granted an exemption to enter the locked country for Christmas, while Jewish groups have been allowed to enter Church leaders in Jerusalem accused Israel of partiality against…

By Panagiotis Dalatariof. In 2006, the Tsakos group initiated the construction of an Orthodox Christian church in Tema New Town, Ghana. This was completed in 2008 and consecrated with the name of Saint Nicholas, after the patron saint…

In a sobering message from the Holy Land, Latin Patriarch Emeritus of Jerusalem, Michel Sabbah, urged Catholics across the United States to recognize the small town of Bethlehem as it really is this Christmas, and not as that it is…

GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip - About half of the Christian population of the Gaza Strip will be allowed to enter Israel and the West Bank to celebrate Christmas. Israel will offer permits to visit relatives and holy places in Israel and the West…

A church service is not the same as a concert for another type of entertainment. That is why the Ministry of Justice hopes that they can be opened to everyone, Minister Imants Krastiņš told BNN. As is known,…

Media Contact: Lori Fogleman, Baylor University Media and Public Relations, 254-709-5959Follow us on twitter: @BaylorUMediaWACO, Texas (December 15, 2021) - Baylor University has received a million dollar grant from Lilly Endowment Inc.…

Anyone who thinks of the current civil war in America realizes that it is, to a large extent, a war between religious and anti-religious. The left despises evangelical Protestants, traditional Catholics and Orthodox Jews for…

Gazans gathered to light a Christmas tree on Friday night at a Christian youth center, an event that was canceled last year due to the coronavirus shutdown.Families attended the celebration hosted by the YMCA. The children wore red hats…

Emory University will launch a new interfaith center on the University's Atlanta campus in December, a project proposal that was first submitted in fall 2020 and approved in spring 2021. The dean of religious life and university chaplain…

Important milestone in our learning community On Saturday, December 4, the Effective Christian Ministry Cohort successfully hosted their second summit: a one-day event with presentations from clergy and lay ministry leaders. The ECM…

Fundraiser of Saint Helena Philoptochos “Abracadabra! Mingle, magic and more! »Created more than magic in November thanks to many sponsors, donors and generous participants of the Enchanted Shop and the…

Diana Maria Bellas Terezis of Raleigh, North Carolina fell asleep in the Lord's heavenly house on November 30, 2021. She was a longtime resident of Steubenville, Ohio. She was born on October 12, 1938 in Steubenville, Ohio. Diana was the…

Skook News obituary: November 30, 2021Obituaries posted in the Schuylkill County area.--------------------------------------------------…

After visiting Cyprus from December 2-4, Pope Francis will travel to Greece where he will visit Athens and the island of Lesvos, which he visited in 2016. We provide an overview of the Catholic community in this predominantly Orthodox…

In preparation for the COP26 international climate conference held in Glasgow, the world's leading Christian figures, Pope Francis of the Roman Catholic Church, Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby of the Anglican Church and Ecumenical…

By Alexandros AvramidisMOUNT ATHOS, Greece (Reuters) - In the chapel of a monastery on Mount Athos in Greece, Father Makarios read the gospel while leading a liturgy while awaiting his coronavirus vaccination.He knows when to separate…

During his time in Kerala, Mar Gabriel became an important spiritual and political entity, with nearly 22 parishes associated with him. In the Orthodox Church of St. Mary or "Cheriyapally" in the town of Kottayam in Kerala, the…

By Jonathan Luxmoore • Catholic Information Service • Posted on November 17, 2021 WARSAW, Poland (CNS) - As governments across Europe reimpose restrictions to counter a winter…

To mark the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church , the European Evangelical Alliance (EEA) calls on evangelicals to unite in praying for the region of Europe where the Church suffers the most: the Donbas region in eastern…

(RNS) - A small Texas Baptist church has received more than $ 10,000 in donations after a conservative group criticized the congregation's website for using the wrong pronouns for God. “That's close to paying for a month…

BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. (WV News) - More than $ 2,000 in care items for local veterans will be donated by a…

Thanksgiving is not just an American holiday. He is Canadian and Liberian, Grenadian, German and Japanese.…

ASIA / HOLY LAND - The Catholic Churches of the Holy Land confirm their “Eucharistic hospitality” to the baptized of the Eastern non-Catholic Churches !-->…

The spiritual leader of the world's Eastern Orthodox Christians on Tuesday gave his formal blessing to an ornate shrine that will replace a small parish church destroyed in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in New York City.…

Hello, New York. Tomorrow is election day (early voting ended yesterday). Democratic mayoral candidate Eric Adams and progressive Jew Brad Lander, a A city council member running for comptroller is a big favorite. Today!-->…

Prime Minister Modi offers a book on India's climate initiatives to Pope Francis. (Photo: PTI)Prime Minister Narendra Modi's meeting with Pope Francis and his invitation to the pontiff to visit India gain importance amid the party that…

I received an email on Wednesday morning informing me that His Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I would be visiting Weirton. How important was this case? The Ecumenical…

Evan Koons, who grew up in Dearborn, has no fond memories of attending church camp as a child. “I went there once and hated every second. I was in fifth grade. I was homesick all the time. I cried every day. I even…