Christianity
On the Priesthood (1)
By Saint Simeon of Thessalonica To a certain pious monk, honored with the priesthood (deaconry); also about the bishop who ordains a priest. My beloved and good brother in Christ!…
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Christianity
Priestly office (1)
By Saint Tikhon of Zadonsk (Sokolov) On the seven holy Sacraments A brief message that every priest should know and understand by heart throughout his life Question. What is a…
Christianity
Interpretation of the Prayer “Our Father”
By St. Ambrose of Milan The holy apostles asked Christ: “Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples” (Luke 11:1). Then the Lord gave them the Lord’s Prayer…
Christianity
Instructions for a Priest Appointed to Convert the Infidels and Guide Those Converted to the Christian Faith (3)
By Saint Innocent (Veniaminov), Metropolitan of Moscow Part 3. Rules Concerning Church Affairs, Communication, and Reporting, Concerning All Colonial Priests in General Order of Church Affairs 51) All colonial churches…
Christianity
Moldovan President Maia Sandu: Moldovan priests must respect the laws of the country they serve
Moldovan President Maia Sandu commented on March 31 on information that fugitive oligarch Ilan Shor, under the guidance of Moscow, is using Moldovan priests to advance his interests in the…
International
The number of religious communities in the occupied Ukrainian lands has decreased by half
After the annexation of four Ukrainian regions by Russia, the number of religious communities in these territories has more than halved - since 1967, only 902 organizations have remained, Novaya…
International
Up to 400 euros fine for a dirty car in Greece
Drivers who drive dirty vehicles in Greece can be fined up to 400 euros. If, for example, the windshield, exterior mirrors or even the side windows and rear window are…
Christianity
Instructions for a Priest Appointed to Convert Non-Believers and Guide Those Converted to the Christian Faith (2)
By Saint Innocent (Veniaminov), Metropolitan of Moscow Part 2. Special Instructions Concerning Teaching, Worship, and Interaction with Non-Russians 17) The dogmas of faith and the essence of active teaching must…
Defense
Ukrinform: Over 8,000 former prisoners join Ukrainian army
Since the beginning of April, more than 8,000 former prisoners – men and women – have joined the ranks of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, and about 900 more applications…
Christianity
Instructions for a Priest Appointed to Convert Non-Believers and Guide Those Converted to the Christian Faith (1)
By Saint Innocent (Veniaminov), Metropolitan of Moscow To leave one's homeland and go to remote, wild places, deprived of many of the comforts of life, in order to convert people…