Category: MOSCOW

Estonian Orthodox Church Marks Christmas as Holiday Celebrations Wind Down

obl- January 7, 2013

7/1/13 Tallinn’s Alexander Nevsky Cathedral held its first-ever nighttime service on Christmas Eve, celebrated on January 6 in accordance with the Julian Calendar. Meanwhile, Tallinners ... Read More

Azarov honored with superior honor award of Ukrainian Orthodox Church

obl- January 6, 2013

6/1/2013 - Interfax-Ukraine Ukrainian Premier Mykola Azarov has been honored with the superior honor award of Ukrainian Orthodox Church (Moscow Patriarchate) – the mark of distinction ... Read More

Sergiyev Posad: Russia’s Orthodox mecca for tourists

obl- January 5, 2013

Vladimir Erkovich  - 5/1/2013 Sergiyev Posad is the closest to Moscow of all the ancient towns on the Golden Ring. Read More

Sergiyev Posad: Russia’s Orthodox mecca for tourists

obl- January 5, 2013

Vladimir Erkovich  - 5/1/2013 Sergiyev Posad is the closest to Moscow of all the ancient towns on the Golden Ring. Read More

Patriarch Kirill to make a pilgrimage to Mount Athos and visit Estonia

obl- December 30, 2012

Moscow, December 29, Interfax – Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia is to visit Greece, Mount Athos and the Baltic States next year. “Early ... Read More

In Lebanon, Moscow Supports Political Christian Orthodoxy

obl- December 25, 2012

Nasser Chararah 25/12/12 The origins of the Russian embassy building in Beirut stretch back to the beginning of the last century. Read More

An Exhibition of Russian Orthodox Icons Opens in the Argentinian Capital

obl- December 19, 2012

1 9/12/12 An exhibition of the traditions of Russian Orthodox icon-painting opened in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on December 13, 2012. This show acquaints the Argentinian ... Read More

An Exhibition of Russian Orthodox Icons Opens in the Argentinian Capital

obl- December 19, 2012

1 9/12/12 An exhibition of the traditions of Russian Orthodox icon-painting opened in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on December 13, 2012. Read More

Patriarch Kirill Blesses Construction of New Orthodox Church in Bangkok

obl- December 19, 2012

18/12/12 His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia blessed the construction of a new Orthodox church, dedicated to St Nicholas the Wonderworker, in ... Read More