Metropolitan Silouan of Mount Lebanon congratulates the Representation of the Russian Church in Lebanon on its 75th anniversary
7. June 2021 - 15:17
Metropolitan Silouan of Mount Lebanon (Orthodox Church of Antioch) congratulated the rector of the Representation, Archimandrite Philipp (Vasiltsev), on the 75th anniversary of the Lebanon Representation of the Russian Orthodox Church. In his congratulatory message, the hierarch also expressed joy over the common prayer held on the commemoration day of Ss Cyril and Methodius Equal-to-the-Apostles at the Church of the Annunciation in Jal el Dib.
Metropolitan Hilarion of Volokolamsk: Each conceived human being should have the right to life by law
7. June 2021 - 8:36
At a request of Ms. E. Gracheva, presenter of the Church and the World program, Metropolitan Hilarion of Volokolamsk commented on the discussion held in the Church on the need to provide by law the right of unborn children.This topic was discussed in particular at the plenary session of the Inter-Council Presence of the Russian Orthodox Church held in May 26-28 in Moscow. It adopted a draft document “On the Immunity of the life of a human being since the conception”. A paper on this theme was presented to the plenary session by Metropolitan Hilarion. Later on, the draft will be submitted to the Bishops’ Council.
Children’s Day in the Archdiocese of Bucharest
7. June 2021 - 8:27
Patriarch Daniel sent on Monday consistent gifts for 280 children from the Archdiocese of Bucharest. Beneficiaries were the 40 children who receive social support at the eparchy’s “St Sophia” Day Care Center and the children of clerics who serve in rural parishes of the second and third category. “I wish to send a message of gratitude for the gifts and also of appreciation for all who dedicate time or resources to the center’s children, offering them small surprises, guidance and support,” declared Laura Irimia, center coordinator.
The Feast of Saints Constantine and Helen in Jerusalem
6. June 2021 - 15:57
On Thursday, 21 May / 3 June 2021, the Patriarchate celebrated the feast of the Holy glorious God-crowned Sovereigns and Equal to the Apostles, Constantine and Helen.
The feast of The Sunday of teh Samaritan Woman
6. June 2021 - 15:39
On Sunday, 17/30 May 2021, the Patriarchate celebrated the feast of the Sunday of the Samaritan Woman at the shrine of Jacob’s well in Nablus of Samaria.
