Tag: Ukraine
Putin named Times’ International Person of the Year
RTV - December 2013 One of Britain’s most influential newspapers has named Russian President Vladimir Putin ‘Man of the Year.’ The Times awarded the title ... Read More
Statement on the events in Ukraine by the Holy Synod of the Russian Orthodox Church
The document was adopted by the Russian Orthodox Church’s Holy Synod at its meeting on December 25-26, 2013 (Minutes No. 132). The last months of ... Read More
Gifts of the Magi relic from Mount Athos to visit Russia, Belarus and Ukraine
Moscow, December 13, Interfax - The holy relic of the Gifts of the Magi, preserved in the Monastery of St. Paul on Mount Athos, will ... Read More
The Ukrainian Protests and the Orthodox Church(es)
Mark Movsesian - 14/12/13 Even casual observers know that Orthodox Churches traditionally have close ties with the state. So many in the West don’t know what ... Read More
Heretic Sermon of Archbishop Andrey Sheptytsky
Kisha D Dorado and George Alexander Department of Church Research and Studies Orthodoxy Cognate PAGE Society- 12/10/13 Read - Russian government brands 113-year-old sermon as ... Read More
President orders to celebrate anniversary of Mharsky Monastery
22/11/13 Decree of the President of Ukraine "On Measures to Celebrate the 400th Anniversary of Mharsky Monastery" has been signed to support the initiative of ... Read More
Ukrainian churches support European integration of Ukraine
4/10/13 Heads and representatives of ten Ukrainian churches have supported the European integration of Ukraine and urged Russia to respect this choice, according to the ... Read More
1,025 years of Christianity: Ukraine hosts Orthodox celebrations while questioning its future
28/7/13 The Orthodox Church is celebrating the 1025th anniversary of introduction of Christianity into medieval Russia. Clerical delegations and the leaders of Russia, Ukraine and ... Read More
During Baptism Anniversary, Putin Lauds Russian-Ukrainian “Spiritual Unity,” Urges Integration
KIEV, July 27 (RIA Novosti) – Russian President Vladimir Putin praised on Saturday the “spiritual unity” between Russia and Ukraine and urged closer integration between ... Read More
Rus Baptism celebrated across Russia, Ukraine and Belarus
28/7/13 Russia, Ukraine and Belarus celebrate the 1025th anniversary of the Rus baptism on July 28. The celebrations started in Moscow with a festive service ... Read More
Putin urges Ukraine to join forces with Russia
28/9/13 KIEV (AFP) - President Vladimir Putin on Saturday urged Ukraine to join forces with former fellow Soviet state Russia, saying Russians and Ukrainians were ... Read More
Prayer service at Vladimir Hill in Kiev to celebrate the 1025th anniversary of the Baptism of Rus’
27/7/13 Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia Kirill and Metropolitan of Kiev and All Ukraine made a prayer service at St. Vladimir's Hill in Kiev to ... Read More
Volodymyr’s Baptism of Kyivan Rus: Ukraine’s European choice then and now
Daniel Bilak - 26/7/13 This weekend Kyiv will celebrate the 1025th anniversary of Grand Prince Volodymyr’s decision in 988 to accept Christianity for the Kyivan ... Read More
Metropolitan Hilarion of Volokolamsk: the Holy Rus’ keeps living in the souls of millions of people who are under spiritual guidance of Russian Church
1/7/13 A solemn divine service was celebrated at the crossing place of Russian, Ukrainian and Byelorussian borders on 29 June 2013, preceding the traditional International ... Read More
The Orthodox Church Says “No” To Death Penalty – Belarus Press Review
Paula Brown- 26/6/13 Will a new presidential decree impose the ideological control on performers in Belarus? The Belarusian Orthodox Church gives a loud "no" to ... Read More
Serbian Patriarch meets President of Ukraine
June 2013 His Holiness Irinej, Serbian Patriarch, received Mr. Victor Yanukovich, the President of the Republic of Ukraine, at the Serbian Patriarchate in Belgrade, on ... Read More
Russian police detain ‘Christian Orthodox vigilantes’ at gay rally
By Associated Press - 26/5/13 MOSCOW — Gay-rights campaigners and their opponents clashed at an unsanctioned rally in the Russian capital on Saturday, but a heavy ... Read More
Leaders of Christian organizations ask Ukrainian president to release Tymoshenko from prison
Kiev, May 6, Interfax - The heads of several Christian religious organizations except the primate of Ukranian Orthodox Church have asked President Viktor Yanukovich to ... Read More
Patriarch of Jerusalem Theophilus III To Visit Ukraine On April 23-24
20/4/13 Patriarch of Jerusalem Theophilus III intends to visit Ukraine to take part in an international conference "Kyiv inter-confessional forum" on April 23-24. Ukrainian News ... Read More
Patriarch Kirill chairs a meeting of the Church-Public Organizing Committee for the 1025th anniversary of the Baptism of Russia
On March 27, 2013, the Church-Public Organizing Committee for the 1025th Anniversary of the Baptism of Russia met at the patriarchal residence in the St. ... Read More
Ancient Ukrainian tradition transforms eggs into intricate masterpieces
The intricate designs on a pysanky egg are sketched on the shell in melted wax. The eggs are dipped in various dyes and sketched with ... Read More