His Holiness Patriarch Kirill described recent events in the life of the Russian Orthodox Church, including the establishment of new dioceses. His Beatitude Patriarch Theodoros spoke of the three new dioceses of the Patriarchate of Alexandria and of missionary achievements in the tropical Africa.
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Holy Synod of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church convenes in Kiev 27.01.2012 14:45 · photo · The Holy Synod has taken decisions on the Orders of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church and on the life of monasteries and convents.
Primate of the Russian Orthodox Church meets with Antonis Samaras, leader of Greek New Democracy Party 26.01.2012 17:39 · photo ·DECR Chairman, Patriarchal Ministry, The Far Abroad On 26 January 2012, His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia met with Antonis Samaras, leader of New Democracy Party, at the Patriarchal residence in St. Daniel’s Monastery.
Requiem concert to commemorate new martyrs and confessors of Christ in 15th-20th century Greece, Cyprus, Asia Minor and Pontus 26.01.2012 14:04 · photo ·Inter-Orthodox relations, Patriarchal Ministry The concert crowned the Russian-Greek memorial action ‘From Nativity to Resurrection’ aiming to introduce as many as possible people in Russia to the feat of Greek new martyrs and people in Greek to the feat of Russia’s new martyrs. The action will continue in Rostov-on-Don, Alma Ata and Holy Mount Athos.
Seminar on consolidation of expatriates 25.01.2012 18:05 · photo ·The Far Abroad A practice-orientated seminar on ‘Consolidation of Expatriates as a Strategic Task of the Church, State and Society’ took place on January 25, 2012, at the Moscow Patriarchate’s department for external church relations.
DECR chairman meets with hierarch of the Orthodox Church of Cyprus 25.01.2012 16:02 · photo ·DECR Chairman, Inter-Orthodox relations Bilateral cooperation between the Russian Orthodox Church and the Orthodox Church of Cyprus was discussed.
Primate of the Orthodox Church of Alexandria completes his visit to Moscow 24.01.2012 23:48 · photo ·DECR Chairman, Inter-Orthodox relations In conclusion of the visit, the Primates of the |Russian Orthodox Church and of the Orthodox Church of Alexandria had a brotherly talk at the residence of Patriarch Kirill.
Patriarchal Metochion of St. Nicholas in Bari is returned to the custody of the Russian Orthodox Church 24.01.2012 18:57 · photo ·The Far Abroad Mayor of Bari, Mikele Emiliano, delivered the document of the return of property prepared by urban municipality.
Primate of the Russian Orthodox Church and His Beatitude Patriarch Theodoros have a brotherly talk 24.01.2012 18:54 · photo ·DECR Chairman, Inter-Orthodox relations, Patriarchal Ministry His Holiness Patriarch Kirill described recent events in the life of the Russian Orthodox Church, including the establishment of new dioceses. His Beatitude Patriarch Theodoros spoke of the three new dioceses of the Patriarchate of Alexandria and of missionary achievements in the tropical Africa.
Patriarch Kirill opens 20th International Christmas Readings 23.01.2012 22:20 · photo ·DECR Chairman, Patriarchal Ministry (Russian) 23 января 2012 года в Гостином дворе в Москве состоялось торжественное открытие XX Международных Рождественских образовательных чтений «Просвещение и нравственность: забота Церкви, общества и государства».
Patriarch Kirill and Metropolitan Christopher of the Czech Lands and Slovakia have a brotherly talk 23.01.2012 19:26 · photo ·DECR Chairman, Inter-Orthodox relations, Patriarchal Ministry His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia had a brotherly talk with His Beatitude Christopher, Metropolitan of the Czech Lands and Slovakia, who came to Moscow at the invitation of His Holiness to take part in the 20th International Educational Christmas Readings, on January 23, 2012, at the patriarchal residence in Chisty Pereulok.
Bishop Nestor celebrates Epiphany at St. Nicholas’s in Nice 23.01.2012 15:04 · photo ·The Far Abroad He celebrated the festive Divine Liturgy and the Great Blessing of Waters.
Final day of the 2nd Christmas Festival of Church Music 23.01.2012 13:48 · photo ·DECR Chairman Metropolitan Hilarion greeted the audience on behalf of His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia and his own behalf as artistic director of the festival.
His Beatitude Patriarch Theodoros II, His Holiness Patriarch Kirill, and His Beatitude Metropolitan Christopher celebrate Divine Liturgy in the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour on Sunday after the Epiphany 22.01.2012 18:27 · photo ·DECR Chairman, Inter-Orthodox relations His Beatitude Metropolitan Christopher greeted His Holiness Patriarch Kirill and thanked him for common prayer.
Primate of the Russian Church officiates at the awarding ceremony of the International Foundation for the Unity of Orthodox Christian Nations 22.01.2012 00:05 · photo ·DECR Chairman, Inter-Orthodox relations, Patriarchal Ministry The Primate of the Russian Church welcomed the prize-winners and the guests and, together with Prof. Alexeyev presented diplomas and badges to the prize-winners-2011.
Patriarch Theodoros of Alexandria continues his visit to Moscow 21.01.2012 20:44 · photo ·Inter-Orthodox relations Later that day the delegation arrived at the Representation of the Church of Alexandria in Moscow – Church of All Saints in Kulishki. His Beatitude Patriarch Theodoros II venerated the shrines of the Church, greeted all those present, and noted an important role both Patriarchs play in maintaining and promoting fraternal relations between the Church of Alexandria and the Church of Russia by introducing each other to their church and national traditions.
His Holiness Patriarch Kirill meets with President of the Palestinian National Administration Mahmoud Abbas 21.01.2012 19:44 · photo ·DECR Chairman, Inter-Orthodox relations, Patriarchal Ministry, The Far Abroad The Primate of the Russian Orthodox Church congratulated Mahmoud Abbas with the IFUOCN prize and called the awarding a symbolic event.
Primate of the Orthodox Church of Alexandria arrives in Moscow 20.01.2012 17:39 · photo ·Inter-Orthodox relations The Primate of the Orthodox Church of Alexandria expressed his joy over his coming to the Russian capital and mentioned that his first visit to Moscow took place twenty-eight years ago.
Metropolitan Christopher of Czech Lands and Slovakia arrives in Moscow 20.01.2012 17:38 · photo ·Inter-Orthodox relations On 20 January 2012, Metropolitan Christopher of the Czech Lands and Slovakia arrived in Moscow leading the delegation to the 20th Educational Christmas Readings. The delegation also includes Bishop Tichon of Komárno, a vicar of the Prešov diocese, and Rev. Mefody Kout.
DECR staff members congratulate Metropolitan Hilarion on the 10th anniversary of his episcopal consecration 16.01.2012 19:01 · photo ·DECR Chairman DECR vice-chairman, Hegumen Philaret (Bulekov), read out congratulatory address from the staff.
Metropolitan Hilarion: The rock, on which St Seraphim of Sarov used to pray, became the ladder to Heaven for him and for many other people 15.01.2012 16:08 · photo ·DECR Chairman, Inter-Orthodox relations, Sermons After the service, Metropolitan Hilarion addressed the worshippers.
High guests from Local Orthodox Churches attend 2nd Christmas Festival concert 15.01.2012 12:18 · photo ·DECR Chairman, Inter-Christian relations, Inter-Orthodox relations On January 14, 2012, the liturgical singers of the Abbey of Sylvanes, France, conducted by Fr. Andre Gusa gave a concert at the International House of Music in Moscow as part of the 2nd Christmas Festival. They sang Gregorian chorals, old French folk songs and author compositions.
10th anniversary of Metropolitan Hilarion’s episcopal consecration marked by grand divine service 14.01.2012 21:50 · photo ·DECR Chairman, Inter-Orthodox relations After the service, a congratulatory message from Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia was read out.
Metropolitan Christopher of the Czech Lands and Slovakia’s message to Metropolitan Hilarion on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of his archpastoral ministry 14.01.2012 21:29 · DECR Chairman, Inter-Orthodox relations, New documents His Beatitude Christopher, Metropolitan of the Czech Lands and Slovakia, sent the following congratulatory message to Metropolitan Hilarion of Volokolamsk on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of his archpastoral ministry
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