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We honor the holy 14 thousand infant martyrs
On December 29, 2023, according to the Orthodox calendar, the Holy 14 thousand infant martyrs killed by Herod in Bethlehem are honored. These innocent Jewish babies suffered for the baby…
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A popular Turkish series fined because of a religious dispute
Turkey's radio and television regulatory body RTUK has imposed a two-week ban on the popular TV series “Scarlet pimples” (Kizil Goncalar) because it is against "national and spiritual values of…
Christianity
Ouranopolitism and patriotism
By priest Daniil Sysoev “Ouranopolitism is (from the Greek Ouranos - sky, polis - city) a doctrine that affirms the primacy of Divine laws over earthly ones, the primacy of…
Charities
Social action by religious minorities in Spain, a hidden treasure
The intense and quiet work carried out in Spain by religious denominations such as Buddhists, Baha'is, Evangelicals, Mormons, members of Scientology, Jews, Sikhs and Jehovah's Witnesses has remained for decades…
Christianity
The contribution of communities and movements to the future of Europe
By Martin Hoegger Christian movements and communities have something to say about the future of Europe, and more broadly about peace in the world. In Timisoara, Romania, at the annual…
Christianity
RUSSIA, 6 and 4 years in prison for a couple of Jehovah’s Witnesses
On 18 December 2023, the judge of the Novosibirsk District Court, Oleg Karpets, sentenced Marina Chaplykina to 4 years in prison, and Valeriy Maletskov to 6 years in prison for…
News
Pope Francis calls for peace in his “urbi et orbi” blessing
Today, Pope Francis delivered his traditional urbi et orbi blessing to the faithful around the world, where traditionally took stock of world conflicts.
Christianity
EU sanctions include two Orthodox television channels and a private Orthodox military company
Two Orthodox television stations and a private Orthodox military company are included in the 12th package of sanctions of the European Union
America
Editrice Vaticana presented a book on Mama Antula, the new Argentinean saint
Published in Italian by the prestigious Editrice Vaticana, the book illuminates the life and work of María Antonia de Paz y Figueroa, known as Mama Antula, who will be canonized…
Christianity
Greek Synod anathematizes gay marriage
The clergy is also against adoption by same-sex couples The Holy Synod of the Greek Church stood categorically against the conclusion of marriages and the adoption of children by same-sex…