A Russian Orthodox Church official has urged women not to reprimand their husbands during coronavirus lockdown in order to avoid domestic conflict — and to punish themselves if they do. Bishop Panteleimon’s remarks come three years after Russia scrapped criminal punishments for first-time domestic abuse offenses and as the coronavirus pandemic has stalled efforts to…

The Sacred Memory of the Holy Glorious Apostle and Evangelist St Mark, the founder of the Second Throne Patriarchate was commemorated with solemnity on Saturday 25th April 2020 at the Ancient Patriarchate of Alexandria and All Africa. After the martyrdom of his companion, the Apostle Barnabas in Salamis, Cyprus, St. Mark, went to the God-walked…

With religious devotion and behind closed doors, the memory of the Holy glorious Great Martyr St George the Trophy Bearer was celebrated again this year, on April 23, at the Patriarchal Monastery of Old Cairo which bears his name. His Beatitude Theodoros II, Pope and Patriarch of Alexandria and All Africa, officiated at the Great…

His Beatitude the Patriarch of Jerusalem Theophilos III was interviewed by the World Council of Churches (WCC) director of communication Marianne Ejdersten. The interview follows below. National, religious and ethnic borders are of no relevance to the COVID-19 virus.  As we watch its effect on the entire world, we are reminded of the interconnectedness of the…

Amid the spread of the Coronavirus pandemic, the team of Our Lady Dispensary (OLD), which is affiliated to the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) and located in Sabtiyeh – Lebanon, helped 400 deprived Lebanese, Syrian and Iraqi families protect themselves against COVID-19. The team distributed hygiene kits to those families in addition to flyers…

The bicommunal Technical Committee on Cultural Heritage issued a call for tenders to proceed with the next phase in the restoration of Apostolos Andreas Monastery, in the occupied northeastern tip of Cyprus, and continues to plan projects despite practical problems due to Covid-19 pandemic. “Amid conditions of self-restraint due to coronavirus, the Technical Committee, both…

The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia announces that His Eminence Archbishop Makarios’ first book to be released in English is now available. His Eminence Archbishop Makarios of Australia in his illuminating and spiritually edifying book prudently offers “Reflections on Spiritual Alertness.” Just as monks are summoned to prayer by the sound of the talanton, His…

  Dear parents and campers of our Fanari Family, Christ is Risen! Truly He is Risen! At this time of great uncertainty, the staff, clergy and volunteers of Fanari Summer Camp continue to pray for the continued safety and well being of you and your family. After considering the stark challenges posed by COVID-19, and…

Moscow, April 29, Interfax – Well-known businessman Konstantin Malofeyev said he has contracted coronavirus. “I have uncharacteristic symptoms,” Malofeyev said on Tsargrad television on Wednesday, adding that he feels “not bad for a Covid-19 patient.” Malofeyev fell ill a week ago and the only symptoms he had in that time were weakness and pain in…