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A court on the Greek island of Syros imposed a fine of 200 euros for ringing a church bell

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A court on the Greek island of Syros has banned the ringing of church bells on the island unless it is for religious and worship purposes of the temple. The reason for the decision...
Christianity

Nearly 20 thousand parishioners of the UOC-MP have taken over the largest church in Cherkasy

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Parishioners of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church-Moscow Patriarchate (UPC-MP) have taken over the largest Orthodox church in Cherkasy - the Mikhailovsky Cathedral, the greater part of which was transferred to the Orthodox Church of Ukraine,...
America

Fethullah Gülen, Advocate for Peace and Dialogue, Passes Away at 86

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Fethullah Gülen, a prominent Turkish cleric and advocate for interfaith dialogue and education, passed away on October 21, 2024, in a Pennsylvania hospital at the age of 86. Known for his emphasis on peace,...
Christianity

From Faith to Corporate: The Troubling Transformation of the Russian Orthodox Church

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In a revealing presentation, the Primate of the Russian True Orthodox Church His Holiness Metropolitan of Mloskovsk and All Russia Seraphim (Motovilov) delivered a scathing critique of the Russian Orthodox Church (ROC), highlighting deep-seated...
Europe

Hungary, UN expert Nazila Ghanea Reports on Discrimination and Religious Rights

Juan Sanchez Gil -
Budapest, Hungary, October 2024 – Hungary faces a decision regarding religious freedom as it navigates the challenge of preserving its traditional connections with major religious organizations while also confronting the growing issue of discrimination against...
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Interview with Eric Roux, new elected Chair of the United Religions Initiative (URI)

Juan Sanchez Gil -
URI is known as the largest international grassroots interfaith cooperation organization in the world. It brings people of all faiths together in more than 100 countries on all continents. We had the opportunity to...
Europe

Religious Persecution in Europe: Margaritis Schinas’ Vision for Internal Tolerance and Solidarity

Juan Sanchez Gil -
In a passionate and reflective speech delivered at the European Parliament during the "how to stop the rise of religious intolerance in Europe" debate, Mr. Margaritis Schinas, Vice President of the European Commission, addressed...
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Dr. Nazila Ghanea Addressed to the Faith and Freedom Summit IV

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The Faith and Freedom Summit IV, held on September 24-25 at the Latin American Parliament in Panama City, brought together a diverse coalition of voices advocating for religious freedom and peaceful coexistence. With more than 40 international...
FORB

USCIRF Commissioner Maureen Ferguson civil society groups are often the first to expose religious freedom violations

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U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) Commissioner Ms Maureen Ferguson participated as a keynote speaker at the IV Edition of the Faith & Freedom Summit NGO Coalition, held 24-25 September at the Latin...
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OSCE-ODIHR launched book “Belief, Dialogue, and Security”

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A New Guide for Fostering Interfaith Cooperation The OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) has proudly launched its latest publication, "Belief, Dialogue, and Security: Fostering Dialogue and Joint Action Across Religious and...
Christianity

Seeding the peace and friendship in Yakoruda – a journey beyond cultures and religions

Angelina Vladikova -
26-29.09.2024 - interfaith weekend in Yakoruda, Bulgaria On the occasion of the United Nations International Day of Peace on 21 September, the association "Bridges - Eastern European Forum for Dialogue" held a three-day interfaith weekend...
FORB

PANAMA, the cradle of the fourth edition of the Faith and Freedom Summit. Why?

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Panama, a reference for its successful accommodation of the de facto religious diversity and the peaceful coexistence between historical, tribal and new religions This year, the ‘Faith and Freedom Summit’ organized by civil society organizations of Europe...
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Panama to host the 4th Edition of the Faith and Freedom Summit

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As published by the well-known digital newspaper ‘Panoráma Económico Panama’, the most read digital news of Panama, the Parlatino will host this week the 4th edition of the prestigious ‘Faith and Freedom Summit’ (see...
Christianity

After a long break, the dialogue between the Orthodox Church and the Pre-Chalcedonian Orthodox Churches was resumed

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On September 16 and 17, the residence of the Coptic Patriarch in the monastery "St. Bishoy', Wadi el-Natrun (i.e. the Nitrian Valley), hosted a meeting of representatives of the Orthodox Churches of the world...
Christianity

The rock monastery in Turkey shrouded in clouds, myths and legends

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The monastery "Holy Virgin Sumela" rises 1200 meters above sea level. The majestic building stands menacingly on the edge of the cliffs, its frescoes faded and distorted. The facade shows the deep traces of time...
Christianity

The Russian Orthodox Church consecrated amulets for the soldiers at the front

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Amulets were consecrated on September 16 in the main temple of the Russian Armed Forces. They are called "Seals of Purity", contain Psalm 90 and will be sent to the Russian military in Ukraine,...
International

The Western Wall in Jerusalem cleaned of the prayer notes

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The occasion is the Jewish New Year The stones and cracks in the Wailing Wall in Jerusalem were cleaned of the thousands of notes with prayers and wishes left by the faithful, called "Messages to...
Human Rights

France – Yoga: Disproportionate widescale police raids with abuses starting from a personal settlement of scores

Willy Fautre -
The starting point was a personal revenge by an academic who got a suspended sentence of four months in prison for harassment On 28 November 2023, just after 6 a.m., a SWAT team of around...
Europe

In NORWAY the Russian Orthodox Church still financed by the State despite security concern

Willy Fautre -
Concern mounts about the increasing purchase of properties by the Russian Orthodox Church near military sites in Norway, which poses security issues.
Christianity

Russian Orthodox Church calls on mass culture to abandon ‘images promoting alcoholism’

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On the occasion of the Day of Sobriety celebrated in the country today, the Russian Orthodox Church called on mass culture not to promote alcoholism, TASS reported. The agency recalls that the All-Russian Day of...
Christianity

Three hundred Moldovan priests went on a “free pilgrimage” to Russia

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More than three hundred Moldovan priests went on a "pilgrimage" to Moscow, with all their expenses covered. The organization of the clergy took place on Viber, and as the sponsor of the entire event,...
Asia

The EU Special Envoy on Freedom of Religion or Belief on mission in Pakistan

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The EU Special Envoy on Freedom of Religion or Belief, Mr Frans van Daele, is on the eve of carrying out a fact-finding mission in Pakistan. The dates announced two months ago were 8-11...
Christianity

The first deacons of the Church

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By prof. A. P. Lopukhin Acts of the Apostles, chapter 6. 1 - 6. The first Christian deacons. 7 – 15. St. Archdeacon Stephen. Acts 6:1. In those days, when the disciples were multiplying, a murmur...
Africa

Patriarch Theodore of Alexandria was outraged by the “deafening silence” of the Orthodox superiors

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Patriarch Theodore of Alexandria sent a letter to Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew and the bishops of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, who are currently gathered in Istanbul. The Patriarch again calls for support against the anti-canonical actions of...
Human Rights

2024 Athenagoras Human Rights Award Banquet

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The 2024 Athenagoras Human Rights Award will be presented to Yulia Navalnaya, the widow of martyred Russian hero Alexei Navalny By Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate With the blessings of His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew and...
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