Christianity
Prayers for the Dead in the Bible
Let's see what the Bible says about this. The practice of praying for the dead dates back to the Old Testament. Thus, in the Scriptures we read that on the…
Get a comprehensive view of religion and its impact on society with The European Times’ coverage of the latest news and events.
Religion
Start here
Recommended first read
![The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away [Commentary on Job 1:21]](https://europeantimes.news/wp-content/smush-webp/2025/08/The-Lord-gave-and-the-Lord-has-taken-away-768x973.jpg.webp "The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away [Commentary on Job 1:21]")
Christianity
The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away [Commentary on Job 1:21]
By St. Basil the Great and said: Naked I came from my mother's womb, and naked shall I return. The Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away; blessed be…
Christianity
The first bishop of North America
Saint Innocent (Veniaminov), Metropolitan of Moscow (August 26, 1797–March 31, 1879) the first bishop of Kamchatka, Yakutia, the Amur region and North America, a missionary, contributed to the development of…
Christianity
Patriarch Cyril praying before Putin and Trump’s meeting
Russian Patriarch Kirill served "prayer before every good work" on the eve of the meeting between the Presidents of USA Donald Trump and of Russia Vladimir Putin in Alaska. The…
FORB
In Ruse, Rivers of Peace Flow Between City Leaders and Global Interfaith Networks
In the serene heart of northeastern Bulgaria, ensconced on the right bank of the Danube, the city of Ruse—often called "Little Vienna" for its elegant 19th- and 20th-century Neo-Baroque architecture—opened…
Christianity
The Church as the Keeper of Divine Revelation
By Metropolitan Anthony (Khrapovitsky) We feel especially glad to talk about the Church in the gathering meeting of our community, which, as far as some aspects of its life are…
Christianity
Orthodox Alaska: St. German of Alaska and St. Peter the Aleut
St. German came to America as part of the Russian Orthodox mission to Alaska in 1794. He lived there until his death and for more than four decades taught the…
Christianity
The Kiss of Judas
By Metropolitan Anthony (Khrapovitsky) If you want to analyze the most significant events of the terrestrial life of the Savior and understand the surrounding Him people, and in particular, the…
Christianity
Lazarus of the Parable and Four-Day Lazarus
By Metropolitan Anthony (Khrapovitsky) Dear reader, have not you noticed the fact that in all the parables, told by Christ there is only one proper name? And if you have…
Human Rights
Madonna urges Pope to visit Gaza ‘before it’s too late’
Pop icon says she's not taking sides in war Madonna has urged the pope to travel to Gaza and "bring your light to the children before it's too late". The…