Tag: Christianity
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As rebels in Congo take Bukavu, church leaders decry violence, disrespect for international law
After the M23 Rwanda-backed rebels Feb. 16 occupied Bukavu, a second major city in mineral-rich eastern Congo, Catholic bishops and experts are warning this offensive… Read More
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Evangelical church in Halifax, England preparing to join Orthodox Church
Halifax, England, February 17, 2025 Fr. Gregory Hallam enrolling former Evangelicals as catechumens. Photo: antiochian-orthodox.com An evangelical congregation in Halifax, West Yorkshire, England, is… Read More
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New York mayor proclaims Serbian-American Heritage Day
New York, February 17, 2025 Photo: generalmihailovich.com By order of the mayor, February 15 was celebrated in New York City as Serbian-American Heritage Day.… Read More
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Jerusalem: Monastic remains wearing metal chains force scholars to rethink Byzantine monasticism
Jerusalem, February 17, 2025 A recent archaeological discovery near Jerusalem has challenged the established scholarly understanding of ascetic practices in the Byzantine era. In… Read More
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The Latinos who cling to faith after losing jobs due to LA fires
Maria-Consuelo didn’t lose her home in the wildfires that burned parts of Los Angeles County in early January, but her employers did. For Maria-Consuelo, 74,… Read More
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Greek Orthodox diocese joins pro-life march in Australia
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia, February 13, 2025 Photo: orthodoxianewsagency.gr The local Greek Orthodox faithful participated in the annual Walk for Life in Adelaide, South… Read More
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400-year-old icons returned to Russian monastery-museum after restoration (+VIDEO)
Kirillov, Vologda Province, Russia, February 13, 2025 Photo: smotrim.ru Forty historical items have been returned to the St. Cyril of White Lake Monastery Museum… Read More
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The Holy Spirit Was Upon Simeon
Photo: days.pravoslavie.ru In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit! Today the Holy Church is celebrating the… Read More
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Kenyan bishop recalls personal history with Patriarch Kirill, urging reconciliation between Patriarchates
Nairobi, Kenya, February 13, 2025 The future Met. Makarios of Nairobi (left) and the future Pat. Kirill of Moscow (right). Photo: Romfea “It is… Read More
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Baptisms in Africa brings dozens into the Church
Kenya and Chiradzulu District, Malawi, February 13, 2025 Photo: Facebook More than two dozen people were baptized into the holy Orthodox Church in two… Read More