Inter-Orthodox relations
- Believers of the Russian Orthodox Church in different countries pray for their Primate on the 3rd anniversary of his enthronement
02.02.2012 17:40 ·
On 1 February 2012, the Russian Orthodox Church celebrated the 3rd anniversary of the enthronement of Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia. Fervent prayers for the Primate were offered up at the churches of the Moscow Patriarchate on different continents.
- 3d anniversary of the enthronement of Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia marked by Divine Liturgy at Church of Christ the Savior
01.02.2012 15:25 ·
On February 1, 2012, the 3d anniversary of the enthronement of His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia, the Divine Liturgy was celebrated at the Church of Christ the Saviour.
- Another attack on Christians in Syria
31.01.2012 18:16 ·
(Russian) В воскресный день, когда в монастыре в честь Рождества Божией Матери в Сейдная находилось много паломников, экстремисты выстрелили в древнюю обитель из переносного орудия.
- Metropolitan Hilarion meets with H.E. Michael Spinellis, Ambassador of Greece to Russia
31.01.2012 12:16 ·
Discussed were questions pertaining to the difficult socio-political and economic situation in Greece. Ambassador Spinellis expressed gratitude to the Russian Orthodox Church for its decision to participate, together with the Archbishopric of Athens, in arranging soup-kitchens for the disadvantaged sections of the population.
- His Holiness Patriarch Irenej of Serbia celebrates at the Russian Orthodox Metochion in Belgrade
30.01.2012 19:46 ·
After the divine service, archpriest Vitaly Tarasjev greeted His Holiness Patriarch Irenej and thanked him for coming to the metochion in advance of the remarkable date – the third anniversary of the enthronement of His Holi9ness Patriarch Kirill.
- Metropolitan Hilarion: Our life should be a continuation of the Liturgy and our home a continuation of the church
29.01.2012 20:41 ·
Metropolitan Hilarion told the parishioners that the icon of Sts Peter and Febronia with part of their relics would henceforth be kept in their church.
- Metropolitan Christopher of the Czech Lands and Slovakia concludes his visit to Russia
29.01.2012 15:51 ·
Metropolitan Christopher was on a visit to Russia from January 20 to 28 at the invitation of His Holiness Kirill, Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia.
- 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 ·
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.
- DECR chairman meets with hierarch of the Orthodox Church of Cyprus
25.01.2012 16:02 ·
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 ·
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.
- Primate of the Russian Orthodox Church and His Beatitude Patriarch Theodoros have a brotherly talk
24.01.2012 18:54 ·
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 and Metropolitan Christopher of the Czech Lands and Slovakia have a brotherly talk
23.01.2012 19:26 ·
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.
- 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 ·
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 ·
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 ·
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 ·
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 ·
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 ·
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.
- 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 ·
After the service, Metropolitan Hilarion addressed the worshippers.
- High guests from Local Orthodox Churches attend 2nd Christmas Festival concert
15.01.2012 12:18 ·
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.
