Category: Religion
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Archimandrite John Maitland Moir—His life and work
Archimandrite John Maitland Moir was a remarkable figure in the history of Orthodox Christianity in Scotland, a man whose deep faith and tireless dedication to… Read More
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Nigeria pledges to uphold religious freedom, but actions on the ground suggest otherwise
On Friday, the Nigerian government assured the United States of its commitment to uphold freedom of religion and expression. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs gave… Read More
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St. Mark Church unveils street murals in new arts and media focus
The completion of a vibrant, multi-sided mural that tells the history of St. Mark Church in Venice is the latest project aimed at augmenting an… Read More
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Nicaragua cracks down further on church during Holy Week
Police and paramilitaries maintained a heavy presence outside the Nicaraguan Managua cathedral on Palm Sunday, ensuring celebrations occurred entirely on church property — and sending… Read More
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Pope advances sainthood cause of famed Spanish architect, five others
Pope Francis advanced the sainthood causes of one woman and five men, including Antoni Gaudí, the Spanish architect who designed the Sagrada Familia Basilica in… Read More
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Mass Baptism at Greek church in Australia, where Orthodoxy is quickly growing
Sydney, April 11, 2025 Photo: greek.vema.com.au Another mass Baptism was recently celebrated in Australia. Australia: Orthodoxy fastest growing church amidst general Christian declineThe Orthodox… Read More
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4,000 process in Jerusalem for Palm Sunday amid Israeli bombardment of Gaza
For the second year in a row, few foreign pilgrims were in attendance at the traditional Palm Sunday procession from the Mount of Olives into… Read More
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Russian Synod condemns new law banning Estonian Orthodox Christian Church
Moscow, April 11, 2025 Photo: narvanews.com The Holy Synod of the Russian Orthodox Church issued a statement yesterday condemning the recently adopted bill that… Read More
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Persecuted Estonian Church and Pükhtitsa Monastery appeal to U.S. religious freedom commission
Tallinn, April 11, 2025 Pükhtitsa Monastery. Photo: puhtitsa.ee Representatives of the Estonian Orthodox Christian Church and the Holy Dormition-Pükhtitsa Monastery submitted an official appeal… Read More
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Patriarch Kirill appeals to world leaders over ban of Estonian Orthodox Christian Church
Moscow, April 14, 2025 Photo: rbk.ru Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia sent an appeal to multiple religious and political leaders last week… Read More