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A Pilgrimage through the Dark Valleys

After the themes of “ecumenism of the heart” and unity to be consolidated and expanded, here is the word “pilgrimage” which I would like to deepen in connection with the 11th assembly of the World...

Interview: “Religion on Fire”, Russia is ruining cultural and spiritual heritage

We have just had the opportunity to interview two academics working on the Ukrainian project "Religion on Fire"

How the anticult FECRIS tries to escape the blame

FECRIS an umbrella organization funded by the French government, that gathers and coordinates “anti-cult” organizations throughout Europe and beyond

Ecumenism: A unity to be consolidated and expanded

After the word “love” with the theme of “ecumenism of the heart”, which I mentioned in my previous article, “unity” is the second word I would like to use to reflect on the World...

Religion on Fire: Russia is destroying primarily its own Churches in Ukraine

Few days ago, the Ukrainian scholarly project “Religion on Fire” launched their interim report on the damages caused to religious buildings and facilities as a result of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The report is...

Diwali 2022: The Hindu Forum Europe and Hindu Forum Luxemburg celebrated together this religious festivity

On Friday 21 October 2022, the first of a number of Diwali events started to take place and in Luxembourg took place one that included the presence of the President (Dr. Lakshmi Vyas) and VicePresident...

Public University of Navarra organised course on inclusion of religious diversity

Public University of Navarra organised a course on “Inclusion of Religious Diversity and Interculturality, the challenge of promoting the European way of life”.

CEC trains Belgian churches in safety and security

Church leaders from Belgium received a training to ensure safety and security in religious communities.

Houses of Worship: Worship Blooms in The Lotus Temple

Of the multitude of historic and popular houses of worship in India, one stands out among the most visited sacred sites on Earth: The Lotus Temple of Bahá’í Faith.

???? COMECE | EU Bishops to discuss implications of the Russian war in Ukraine

Delegates of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union will hold the Autumn COMECE Plenary Assembly in Brussels on 12-14 October 2022 for an in-depth discussion on the socio-economic and geopolitical implications of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, with a particular emphasis on the energy crisis.

EU Bishops to celebrate a ‘Mass for Europe’ in Brussels on Wednesday 12 October

On the occasion of the 2022 COMECE Autumn Assembly and in the context of the Czech Presidency of the Council of the EU, the Bishops of the European Union warmly invite you to participate...

Separation of Church and State In America? No Problem!—Unless…

At the Bangor Christian School in Maine ninth-graders are taught to “refute the teachings of the Islamic religion with the truth of God’s Word.” To work at the school, a teacher must affirm that...

Understanding Ancient Iconography

In the Synod Cathedral in San Francisco, Archimandrite Cyprian has painted the iconostasis and complete interior according to the traditions of ancient Moscovy and northern Rus. If we listen to opinions concerning this iconographic...

Viktor Orbán received the highest honor of the Serbian Orthodox Church

On Monday, September 5, Serbian Patriarch Porfiry presented Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán with the golden degree of the Order of Saint Sava - as a reward for his efforts in defending Christianity in...

The Paradoxes of Russian Cultural Development

The Paradoxes of Russian Cultural Development - Maximalism - Culture is related to the sense of measure - to the sense of one's own limit. Even the ancient Greeks, the creators of one of the...

Church and church organization (2)

During the first period of its existence, the Church consisted of numerous communities, completely separate and independent, having no canonical connections with each other - in our use of the word. While at the...

Patriarch Kirill remains silent after Gorbachev’s passing

When the last President of the Soviet Union passed away a few days ago, Kirill remained silent, offering no condolences, and issuing no statement. That does not seem to be a mistake.

A unique fresco is preserved in the Bulgarian Zemen Monastery

The unknown predecessor of Leonardo da Vinci from our lands saw the biblical plot "The Last Supper" in a different way, which makes the temple extremely valuable for world culture The only fresco of its...

Six more Jehovah’s Witnesses firmly sentenced to prison in Russia in August

The persecution of Jehovah’s Witnesses is going on unabated. In the last eight months, 26 of them have been sentenced for merely practicing their religion in private and put behind bars. Here is the...

The first eco-mosque in the region will be opened in the Croatian town of Sisak

All people with an open mind, heart and soul are welcome to the new mosque and Islamic center in Sisak, regardless of their religion, Sisak chief imam Alem Crankic told Hina news agency on...

Hajj in Islamic Perspective

Another rite, like prayer and fasting, which is one of the five mandatory pillars of Islam and supports its doctrinal dome, is the pilgrimage to Mecca (hajj). The Koran says about it this way:...

The Tragic Theodicy

By Boris Vysheslavtsev In his ethical activity and judgments, man has no right to take the viewpoint of Providence. He has no right to judge sub specie aeternitatis , appropriating God's point of view as...

What is a Fatwa? A Scholar of Religion Strips the Word of its Stereotypes

When the late Supreme Leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, issued an Islamic edict against Salman Rushdie on February 14, 1989, an Arabic word, fatwa, the cleric used to call on Muslims to execute the author reverberated across the world.

Orthodox Church of Ukraine applies for membership in CEC

The Orthodox Church of Ukraine has made an official application to become a CEC member church. Archbishop Yevstratiy of Chernihiv and Nizhyn presented the membership application to CEC President Rev. Christian Krieger at the 11th Assembly of the World Council of Churches in Karlsruhe. Peace and reconciliation in Ukraine is among the priority work for CEC. Learn more

Church and church organization

The proposed article was originally printed in the Church Gazette (issues 15, 17 and 19) - an edition of our diocese, as a review of the book of Fr. M. Polsky The canonical position...
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