Christianity
On Orthodoxy
Etymologically, it derives from the exact (ὀρθός) formulation and – accordingly – confession of the Christian faith. It was arrived at after long centuries of severe theological disputes between the…
Christianity
Princess Olga: The Woman Who Brought Christianity to Kyivan Russia
On July 11, Orthodox Christians commemorate the memory of St. Equal-to-the-Apostles Princess Olga. Saint Olga was the wife of Prince Igor I of Kiev. After his death in 945, Princess…
Energy
First ‘green mass’ celebrated, the Pope wants to build solar power plant for Vatican
Pope Leo XIV celebrated the first ‘green mass’ at the Vatican on Wednesday, using new prayers dedicated to caring for God’s creation. The mass was held in the gardens of…
Culture
Trump and Putin Discussed “Exchange of Films with Traditional Values Close to Russia and the US”
Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin have held last week their sixth phone call since the beginning of the year. Putin's advisor Yuri Ushakov was the first to announce the results…
Christianity
The Romanian Orthodox Church will canonize sixteen women in 2026
Romanian Patriarch Daniel stated on Monday during the working session of the Synod of the Metropolis of Muntenia and Dobrudja (Romania maintains the ancient tradition of metropolis with episcopacies within…
Christianity
What does the Bible say about making an oath?
An oath is defined as “a solemn promise, a solemn assurance of something, backed up by the mention of something sacred to the one making the oath.” It can be…
Christianity
Metropolitan Onufry of Kiev Deprived of Ukrainian Citizenship
The press service of the Security Service of Ukraine reported today that by decree of President Volodymyr Zelensky, the head of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church, Metropolitan Onufry of Kiev (Orest…
Christianity
Mel Gibson on pilgrimage to Mount Athos, participates in vigil at Hilendar Monastery
Hollywood actor and director Mel Gibson is on a pilgrimage to Mount Athos, where he arrived on 28th of June. He is among the Orthodox monastic community on Mount Athos…
Christianity
Arrests of Bishops, Accusations of Attempted Coup and Growing Tensions Between the State and the Church in Armenia
The political scene in Armenia has been rocked by a series of arrests of high-ranking clergy, accusations of terrorist acts and suspicions of a coup plot. The government of Prime…
Christianity
Moscow: Exhibition “Icons of the Soviet Period”
The Izmailovo Estate presents the exhibition "Icons of the Soviet Period" till the end of the year (April 30 - December 22). The exposition introduces more than 100 monuments that…