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In Rome, at the site of the martyrs.
By Martin Hoegger* Rome, 27 March 2025. The second day of the Focolare Ecumenical Congress consisted of a pilgrimage in the footsteps of the first Christians who gave their lives…
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Sectarianism in Orthodoxy and Orthodoxy in Sectarianism
Author: John (Shakhovsky), archbishop of San Francisco It is wrong to think that all Orthodox are not in reality sectarians, just as it is wrong to think that all sectarians…
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Companions on the Road to Damascus
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The wondrous
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The Will of the Late Albanian Archbishop Anastasius
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Polish Church Decides to Canonize Katyn Martyrs
At its meeting on March 18, the Holy Synod of the Polish Orthodox Church decided to canonize the Katyn Martyrs. The decision states: “Today, when we celebrate the 100th anniversary…
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In Poland, Religion and Ethics Classes in Schools Are Being Reduced
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The urgency of Christian unity
By Martin Hoegger* At the opening of the Focolare Movement's congress (Castel Gandolfo, Rome, 26 March 2025), a question was raised: why should we still be concerned about Christian unity…
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The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) has released its 2025 annual report, painting a grim picture of religious repression and discrimination worldwide. From state-controlled religious policies in…
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Philosophy of Orthodox Pastoral Care (3)
Author: Archbishop John (Shakhovskoy) Good Shepherding These are, first of all, "ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for those who will inherit salvation" (Heb. 1:14). The Lord makes "his angels…