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11.05.2020 | 17:21
Bells Across Pennsylvania Day
The Pennsylvania State Mayors’ Association encouraged all residents and houses of worship to ring bells for three minutes at 7 p.m. on May 3, 2020, to recognize those on the frontlines battling COVID-19, to show solidarity with elected officials and governments in this effort, and to demonstrate resolve that we will prevail in this challenge….
11.05.2020 | 11:07
NEW TRADITION OF FEEDING HOMELESS TO CELEBRATE YOUR BIRTHDAY BEGINS IN MOSCOW DURING QUARANTINE
The number of people coming to the Hangar of Salvation, run by the Orthodox charitable foundation Mercy in Moscow, has tripled since March 20, with more than 300 people coming daily for free meals. The Hangar has been operating since 2014, offering the homeless free meals, a place to stay during the day and to…
11.05.2020 | 11:00
His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America shares beautiful message on Mother’s Day
His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, honoured Mother’s Day with a beautiful message posted on social media. “I commenced my ministry with my mother’s blessing; I continue that ministry with the loving care of the Mother Church.” I commenced my ministry with my mother's blessing; I continue that ministry with the loving care of…
11.05.2020 | 10:25
Homily for Sts. Cyril and Methodius, illuminators of the Slavs
Metropolitan of Pisidia Sotirios Wonderful is the missionary work of Sts. Cyril and Methodius, who are commemorated together on May 11th. Their mission was spread over a vast area of central Europe, which consists of what is now the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia, Montenegro, and Ukraine. Their reach even extended to parts of…
11.05.2020 | 10:02
Orthodox Churches in Lebanon Welcome Worshippers again
BEIRUT – Lebanon’s churches have welcomed worshippers for the first time in nearly two months. Most churches were closed to the public to limit the spread of coronavirus, but Lebanese authorities have started easing restrictions that were imposed in March. Churches and mosques are now permitted to welcome worshippers for congregational prayers on Sundays and…
10.05.2020 | 22:01
War heroes commemorated in Holy Land on 75th anniversary of Victory
On the 75th anniversary of the Victory in World War II, memorial services were held in all churches of the ROC in the Holy Land in memory of the war heroes. On May 9, 2020, in all the temples of the Russian Orthodox Church in the Holy Land, memorial services were held in memory of…
10.05.2020 | 21:50
Patriarch Kirill encourages people to learn to love their neighbor from war heroes
His Holiness Kirill, Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia, officiated a memorial service on Victory Day for the dead and deceased participants of the Great Patriotic War at St. Alexander Nevsky Church near his residence in Peredelkino, reports Interfax Religion. “Today, the prayer for our dead is united with the prayer for our Fatherland, so…
10.05.2020 | 21:38
Russian priest hospitalized with coronavirus after calling it ‘extremely useful’
A senior Russian priest notorious for his controversial remarks about women and family life has been hospitalized with coronavirus after he extolled the infection’s positive impact on humanity, the RBC news website reported Friday. Archpriest Dmitry Smirnov earned the dubious title of “Sexist of the Year” this spring for comparing common-law wives to prostitutes, urging…
10.05.2020 | 21:28
His Eminence Metropolitan Gerasimos of San Francisco – Reflection for Mother’s Day 2020
My dear brothers and sisters in the Lord, Χριστὸς Ἀνέστη! Christ is Risen! Each year on the second Sunday of May we observe Mother’s Day. It is a day for expressing special gratitude and love to our mothers, grandmothers, and the many other women who are a pivotal part of our lives. There are flowers…
