Tag: Society Relations
Church official: scientologists, Jehovah’s Witnesses are American agents
Moscow, January 30, Interfax - The head of the Synodal Department for Church and Society Relations Archpriest Vsevolod Chaplin, believes Russia should not give favorable ... Read More
They try to deprive Russia of spiritual weapon, which is more powerful than nuclear one – Archpriest Vsevolod Chaplin
Moscow, October 9, Interfax - Loss of spiritual weapon is the most terrific thing for Russia, head of the Synodal Department for Church and Society ... Read More
Cross set up, prayer said in North Pole
Moscow, April 7, Interfax - Members of the Association of Heroes of the Soviet Union and Heroes of Russia, polar researchers, statesmen, public figures and ... Read More
Russia’s mission is to proclaim God’s truth to the whole world, Archpriest Vsevolod Chaplin believes
29/3/14 Russia has a special calling in the world, and the country has to prove it both to Russians and foreigners, head of the Synodal Department for ... Read More
Russia is fated to become center of Christian world – priest
Moscow, July 1, Interfax – Archpriest Vsevolod Chaplain, chairman of the Synodal Department for Church and Society Relations, said Russia is moving towards maximum self-reliance ... Read More
Attacks on Christian, Muslim holy places raise issue of moral limits of freedom – Russian Church
Moscow, September 20, Interfax - The Russian Orthodox Church has reminded people who start religious conflicts and riots that freedom of expression should have clear ... Read More
Priest insists on dominant role for Orthodox Church in Russian society
Moscow, May 17, Interfax - A senior priest insisted on Thursday that the Russian Orthodox Church take up the dominant role in Russian society and ... Read More
Church calls on believers to unite for country’s revival
Moscow, May 4, Interfax - The Russian Orthodox Church has urged believers not to cede to pressure and actively participate in the country's life. "We ... Read More
Russian Orthodox Church criticizes dissemination of opposition leaflets in Christ the Savior Cathedral
Moscow, May 2, Interfax - The Russian Orthodox Church considers the dissemination of leaflets on a church territory inappropriate and calls for respecting the sanctity ... Read More
Moscow Patriarchate calls on Moldova not to pass law recognizing homosexuality as normal
Moscow, March 14, Interfax - The Moscow Patriarchate has cautioned the Moldovan administration about adopting a law on non-discrimination, which the country needs to pass ... Read More
Orthodox Church calls for punishing performers, organizers of stunt at Christ the Savior Cathedral
Moscow, March 1, Interfax - The Russian Orthodox Church believes all those connected with a recent extravagant performance at the Christ the Savior Cathedral in ... Read More
Condoms and cigarettes sent to the Moscow Seminary as humanitarian help
Moscow, February 17, Interfax - The Moscow Patriarchate official one more time assuaged rumors that the Church sold tobacco and vodka in 1990s. "No vodka ... Read More
Russian Church will support neither side in political struggle
25/1/2012 Russian Church will support neither side in political struggle Moscow, January 25, Interfax - Attempts to force the Church to side with any particular ... Read More
Russian Church is positive about “Orthodox” parties, but won’t bless them
Moscow, January 12, Interfax - Head of the Synodal Department for Church and Society Relations Archpriest Vsevolod Chaplin urges to think over whether it is ... Read More
Church urges to give clear answer to accuses of falsifying State Duma elections
Moscow, December 28, Interfax - People who doubt results of the parliamentary elections in Russia should get an answer, the Moscow Patriarchate official believes. "It ... Read More
Church official hopes new people in the State Duma will revive parliamentary processes
Moscow, December 22, Interfax - New political disposition in Russian State Duma proves viability of Russian authorities, the Moscow Patriarchate official believes. "It's evident that ... Read More
Church urges not to allow new revolution in Russia
Moscow, December 12, Interfax - The Russian Orthodox Church urges not to allow civil confrontations in Russia as the part of society is not conformed ... Read More
Cupolas and crosses crown churches of the Solovki Monastery at 500 ruble Banknote
Moscow, September 15, Interfax - Depiction of Orthodox crosses appeared on a new 500 ruble banknote issued on September 6. Official website of the Bank ... Read More
Russian Church calls to give legal jobs to illegal immigrants and let skinheads legally fight Crime
Moscow, August 19, Interfax - The Russian Orthodox Church believes it is vital for Russia to pursue anti-extremist campaign and develop a sustainable strategy. "Both ... Read More
Russian Church calls for condemnation of Stalin, Lenin Crimes
Moscow, July 25, Interfax - A remembrance service for victims of Soviet-era repressions was held by the Solovetsky Stone on Moscow Lubyanskaya Square on Monday. ... Read More
Russian Orthodox Church against becoming State Religion
Moscow, July 15, Interfax - The Moscow Patriarchate's position on what relations between the state and the Church should be is invariable, it said. "We ... Read More