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Bartholomew: With Pope Francis we panned to celebrated 1700 years since the First Ecumenical Council of Nicaea

On the occasion of the death of Pope Francis, following his video address on social networks yesterday, today Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew made an official statement. Here is part of the text published on the official...

Happy Easter Celebrating Renewal and Hope Across Europe

As Europeans wake up to the joyful sounds of church bells and the sweet scent of blooming flowers, they mark a momentous occasion: Easter Sunday. On this glorious day, Christians across the continent come...

Good Friday Celebrations Across Europe A Journey Through Tradition and Faith

Good Friday, the solemn day commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, is observed with deep reverence across Europe. This holy day falls within Holy Week, leading up to Easter Sunday, and serves as a...

On Christians during an epidemic

By St. Dionysius of Alexandria From the letter of St. Dionysius († 264), Bishop of Alexandria, about the times of persecution and the epidemic of the so-called Cyprian plague. The disease that struck the Roman...

Why, after Adam sinned and received death as punishment, did his son die before him?

By St. Photius the Great Question 11. Why, after Adam sinned and received death as punishment, did his son, who had not even sinned, die before him? (Gen. 3:19; 4:8) The deepest and most sublime explanation...

Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to Receive the 2025 Athenagoras Human Rights Award

With the blessings of His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew and the approval of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, the Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate (AEP) is pleased to announce that the 2025 Athenagoras...

“When we love, unity is possible. We have experienced it.”

By Martin Hoegger* The congress held in Castel Gandolfo, in the hills above Rome, from 27 to 29 March 2025 concluded with a selection of ecumenical experiences. They bear witness to the importance of a...

Synodality and Ecumenism

By Martin Hoegger* Castelgandolfo, 28 March 2025. The Catholic Church Synod on the theme of ‘Synodality’ held in Rome in October 2023 and 2024 had an ecumenical dimension through the presence of delegates from other Churches....

“The Light of Christ Enlightens All”

On February 23, 2025, in the Church of Archangel Raphael of the Synodal House of the True Orthodox Church of Russia in Moscow, after the Divine Liturgy, a scientific and practical conference "The Light...

Estonian Orthodox Church of the Moscow Patriarchate Receives Court Registration

The Estonian Orthodox Church of the Moscow Patriarchate (EOCM) has been granted the right to be called the Estonian Orthodox Church in court. The registration of this name was initially denied and was considered...

The significance of the year 2025 for unity

By Martin Hoegger* Castel Gandolfo, 29 March 2025. The year 2025 is rich in ecumenical events: the 1700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea, which expressed the Christian faith, Easter celebrated on the same date by...

Dialogue as a way of life

By Martin Hoegger Castelgandolfo, 26 March 2025. At the congress of the Focolare Movement, four theologians from different Churches shared what dialogue means to them: dialogue of life, of the heart, of prayer, but also...

Shepherds and believers under the yoke of communism (2)

By Archpriest George Mitrofanov However, the part of the Russian church hierarchy that was abroad since 1921 decided to take the mission to act on behalf of the Russian Orthodox Church freely and openly, primarily...

Priestly office (3)

By Saint Tikhon of Zadonsk (Sokolov) Instructions on how catechetical teaching should be offered to the people 1) Catechetical teaching should be given only on Sunday mornings. 2) An hour before the liturgy, ring the large bell...

Priestly office (2)

By Saint Tikhon of Zadonsk (Sokolov) Circular letter to the Voronezh clergy By the grace of God, humble Tikhon, Bishop of Voronezh and Yelets, to the archimandrites, abbots, hieromonks, archpriests, priests and other clergy of the...

On the Priesthood (2)

By Saint Simeon of Thessalonica Each of us, according to his rank, bears a divine and highest image. The bishop is the image of Jesus, and then the presbyter, according to the authority to perform...

Priestly office (1a)

By Saint Tikhon of Zadonsk (Sokolov) On the commandments of God V. How many commandments of God were given to Moses on Sinai? A. Ten, they are as follows (Exodus 20:1-17): 1. "I am the Lord your God,...

On the Priesthood (1)

By Saint Simeon of Thessalonica To a certain pious monk, honored with the priesthood (deaconry); also about the bishop who ordains a priest. My beloved and good brother in Christ! Being obliged, according to the commandment,...

Priestly office (1)

By Saint Tikhon of Zadonsk (Sokolov) On the seven holy Sacraments A brief message that every priest should know and understand by heart throughout his life Question. What is a Sacrament? Answer. A Sacrament is a service that,...

Interpretation of the Prayer “Our Father”

By  St. Ambrose of Milan The holy apostles asked Christ: “Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples” (Luke 11:1). Then the Lord gave them the Lord’s Prayer (Matt. 6:9-13). Our Father The first word...

Instructions for a Priest Appointed to Convert the Infidels and Guide Those Converted to the Christian Faith (3)

By Saint Innocent (Veniaminov), Metropolitan of Moscow Part 3. Rules Concerning Church Affairs, Communication, and Reporting, Concerning All Colonial Priests in General Order of Church Affairs 51) All colonial churches must have a churchwarden, elected by parishioners...

Moldovan President Maia Sandu: Moldovan priests must respect the laws of the country they serve

Moldovan President Maia Sandu commented on March 31 on information that fugitive oligarch Ilan Shor, under the guidance of Moscow, is using Moldovan priests to advance his interests in the country’s parliamentary elections. The...

Instructions for a Priest Appointed to Convert Non-Believers and Guide Those Converted to the Christian Faith (2)

By Saint Innocent (Veniaminov), Metropolitan of Moscow Part 2. Special Instructions Concerning Teaching, Worship, and Interaction with Non-Russians 17) The dogmas of faith and the essence of active teaching must be held so firmly that nothing...

Instructions for a Priest Appointed to Convert Non-Believers and Guide Those Converted to the Christian Faith (1)

By Saint Innocent (Veniaminov), Metropolitan of Moscow To leave one's homeland and go to remote, wild places, deprived of many of the comforts of life, in order to convert people who are still wandering in...

Holy Synod of the Church of Greece denies reports that it will establish its own bank

The Holy Synod of the Church of Greece denies reports about the establishment of its own credit institution (bank). The official statement reads: “In connection with publications regarding the upcoming submission of a request...
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