Greek and Russian hierarchs and faithful come together to celebrate St. Luke of Simferopol
14. June 2018 - 12:38
A delegation from the Greek Orthodox Church jointed its Russian brothers and sisters in Crimea on Monday, participating in the celebrations in honor of St. Luke of Simferopol, the Blessed Surgeon, who is widely venerated in Greece, reports the site of the Diocese of Crimea.
Fire broke out on Mt. Athos near Hilandar Monastery
7. June 2018 - 14:05
A fire broke out yesterday afternoon in a forested area of Mt. Athos near the Serbian Hilandar Monastery, reports Romfea. Ten men in five firetrucks rushed to the scene to begin putting out the fire, and two firefighting aircraft were also being used. According to vimaortodoxias.gr, the fire was in a low-vegetation area near the Kathisma of St. Basil and was quickly brought under control. Several men also went out on foot to put out the small remaining areas of fire.
84% of Georgians approve of activities of Georgian Orthodox Church
6. June 2018 - 15:03
According to the most recent survey from the International Republican Institute (IRI), the Georgian Orthodox Church is still the most trusted institution in the nation.
The IRI’s poll, conducted with 1,500 Georgian citizens from April 10 to 22, shows that 84% of the population positively evaluates the activities of the Georgian Church as an institution, reports Blagovest-Info.
Monument to St. Seraphim of Sarov opened at Novo-Diveevo Monastery
5. June 2018 - 13:51
A new monument to St. Seraphim of Sarov has been installed and opened on the grounds of the Novo-Diveevo Monastery of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia (ROCOR) in Nanuet, New York.
10,000 march in Kiev for protection of rights of children and family
5. June 2018 - 12:29
Several thousands came out in Kiev on Saturday to march for the protection of the rights of children and the family under the slogan “Happy Family—Healthy Ukraine!” According to various estimates, between 7,000 and 12,000 joined in the All-Ukrainian March, reports the Union of Orthodox Journalists. The event was held for the third year in a row at the initiative of the All-Ukrainian Council of Churches and Religious Organizations. Processions have also been held in various other regions throughout Ukraine.
