Christianity
A joint statement of Syrian patriarchs
On March 8, the three patriarchs of the Christian churches in Syria - the Siro-Yakobite Patriarch Ignatius Aphrem II, the Orthodox Antioch Patriarch John X and the Melkite (Catholic Uniate)…
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TASS reported a “prevented assassination attempt” against Metropolitan Tikhon (Shevkunov)
The Russian state news agency TASS reported end of february a “thwarted terrorist act against Metropolitan Tikhon (Shevkunov) of Simferopol and Crimea.” Two of his students, graduates of the Sretensky…
International
From Jail, Öcalan Shuts Down His PKK
The outlawed Kurdish militant group PKK announced a ceasefire with Turkey on Saturday, March 1, 2025, after a landmark call by detained PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan for the group to…
Archeology
Ancient Biblical City in Jordan Holds King David’s Secret
An Iron Age settlement known as Mahanaim was part of the Kingdom of Israel (late 10th to late 8th century BCE), and an archaeological team believes it has identified the…
Culture
Bulgaria hosts of the session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee
The Bulgarian government approved funding in the amount of up to 1,890,000 leva to ensure activities related to the organization of the 47th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee…
Christianity
Russian Church Transfers Karlovy Vary Church to Hungary to Secure Ownership
The resort town of Karlovy Vary in the Czech Republic, traditionally popular with Russian tourists, is known for its thermal springs and colonnades. However, it has recently been receiving increasing…
Christianity
Patriarch Theodore in Kenya again speaks about the schism created by the “church from the North”
The Patriarch of Alexandria Theodore II celebrated his name day in Kenya, where on February 17 he celebrated the Divine Liturgy in the church of “St. Macarius of Egypt” at…
Culture
“Museums change lives! Trapholt really does!”: Significant expansion of Trapholt on the way
Press release 20.02.25 With full funding secured, Trapholt is facing a major expansion and transformation that will future-proof the museum and provide visitors with even more experiences. Thanks to support…
Defense
Russian State Arms Trading Company Announces Orders for $60 Billion
The order portfolio of the Russian state-owned company "Rosoboronexport", a specialized exporter of Russian weapons, has exceeded 60 billion dollars. This was stated by the CEO of "Rostec" Sergey Chemezov…
Christianity
Do our prayers help the dead in Orthodox perspective?
Can I influence the posthumous fate of a deceased loved one through prayer? Answer: There are opinions in Church Tradition on this matter that differ greatly from each other. First…