Tag: Belarus
Attacks on church pre-revolution reminder – Patriarch
5/12/12 In a speech to a group of Cossack commanders, the head of the Russian Orthodox Church has warned the recent string of attacks on ... Read More
Lukashenko: Orthodoxy is a foundation stone of the Belarusian spirituality
15/10/2012 MINSK, 15 October (BelTA) - Orthodoxy is a foundation stone of spirituality of the Belarusian people, Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko said as he met ... Read More
Orthodoxy and Civilization
16th May 2012 Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus annually mark the Day of the Christianization of Russia on July 28. Participants of the video bridge Moscow-Kiev-Minsk ... Read More
Orthodox Church Is Losing Belarus
1/3/2012 Belarus is turning away from the Orthodox Church. That is what statistics presented last week by Lieanid Huliaka, the Commissioner for Religions and Nationalities ... Read More
Rock Opera “Jesus Christ – Superstar” Banned in Belarus
16/2/2012 Mahiliou authorities banned the performance of the rock opera "Jesus Christ - Superstar" in connection with the protests of the local Orthodox. Instead, "Orpheus ... Read More
Are Belarusians Fundamentally Rural Orthodox Christians?
5/2/2012 The vast majority of the Belarusian population is urban - only 25 percent live in rural areas. Most residents of Belarus are not religious. ... Read More
As Economy Reels, Belarusian Beggars Face Cold Shoulder From Authorities
By RFE/RL 24/1/2012 HOMEL, Belarus -- Three beggars -- a woman and two men with ruddy faces and chapped hands -- are standing in the ... Read More
Belarus’ top Orthodox Christian cleric urges Greek authorities to release monastery abbot
12/1/2012 Patriarchal Exarch Filaret, head of the Russian Orthodox Church in Belarus, has appealed to the Greek authorities to release the abbot of the prestigious ... Read More
Leaders of churches ignored address of political prisoners’ families
10.01.2012 Only a pastor of Minsk charismatic church “New Life” has answered the open letter of wives and mothers of the prisoners of conscience in ... Read More
Christ’s light enlightens all
Milena Faustova 16/12/2011 Moscow Times A torch lit from lamps in a church built at the place where Jesus Christ was born in the Israeli ... Read More
Belarus – Alexander Lukashenko meets with Cardinal Koch, Metropolitan Filaret
15/11/2011 There are no inter-confessional conflicts in Belarus. The country may serve as a model of good relations between different religions, President of Belarus Alexander ... Read More
Film ‘Nun’ got Grand Prix at Russia Documentary Festival
09.10.2011 It is produced by the studio at the Orthodox Elisavetinsky female monastery. For 5 years it has produced more than 10 films, many are ... Read More
Belarus is only country, where Mother’s Day timed to Intercession of Theotokos.
14.10.2011 Yulia Cherginets reports: He was a drummer in an orchestra for 8 years, and today he clangs bells. (Oleg Drozdov, pupil of a school ... Read More
Patriarch Kirill: Ukrainian independent development should not hamper ties with Russia, Belarus
Interfax-Ukraine 25/8/2011 Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia has congratulated Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych on the 20th anniversary of Ukraine's independence. "Society has gone ... Read More
Slavic festival kicks off in Bryansk
25/6/2011 Moscow Time The Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia Kirill has opened the 43d traditional international festival of Slavic culture, uniting Russia, Ukraine and ... Read More
Catholics, Orthodox in Belarus celebrate Christian Unity Week
30/1/2011 Minsk, Belarus, Jan 30, 2011 / 07:20 pm (CNA).- Catholic leaders in Belarus celebrated the annual week dedicated to Christian unity by gathering and ... Read More
Metropolitan Filaret May Refuse to Participate in the All-Belarus Assembly
15/11/2010 Fourth All-Belarus People's Assembly may pass without the representatives of the Orthodox Church. Nomination of priests as delegates to this event was not sanctioned ... Read More
Orthodox Christianity class may be introduced at Schools
27.08.2010 - Belarus The education ministry considers introducing an optional class at schools of general education to teach students the basics of Orthodox Christianity. It ... Read More
Slutsk Gospel – A book with mysterious Fate
9/6/2010 A facsimile edition of the legendary Slutsk Gospel has won the 2010 book art contest. The book issued by the publishing house of the ... Read More
Prince Konstanty Ostrogski’s Awards had been Given
21.05.2010 Maria Nalewajko Polish Orthodox Church On 9th May the Prince Ostrogski’s Award had been given. The ceremony took place at The Holy Trinity Cathedral ... Read More
Zumoro Choir Wins International Prize in Belarus
Zumoro – The Indian Orthodox Choir gets first prize in the Seminary Choir category in the Xth International Festival of Orthodox Chants held at Minsk, ... Read More