Ilia II appealed to Leo XIV to protect true values
The oldest among the primates of the Christian churches, Catholicos-Patriarch Ilia II, addressed Pope Leo XIV
Christianity
Patriarch Kirill begins his visit to Azerbaijan
During the trip, he will hold a liturgy in the cathedral on Sunday
Rain damages ancient temple in Georgia
A minor leak appeared in the roof, and water got inside the building
Irakli Kobakhidze calls Christmas embodiment of Georgian values
The Chairman of the Georgian Government, Irakli Kobakhidze, who celebrated Christmas in the Holy Trinity Cathedral, described this holiday as the reflection of Georgian cultural values. President Mikheil Kavelashvili, along with members of the government and parliament of Georgia, joined him at the Christmas service.
Orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas today
January 7 marks one of the most significant Christian holidays - Christmas.
Ilham Aliyev congratulates Orthodox Christians on Christmas Day
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has congratulated the country`s Orthodox Christian community on Christmas. “I cordially …
Giorgoba 2024: Saint George’s Day celebrated in Georgia
Orthodox Christians in Georgia are today celebrating Saint George’s Day, one of the most significant days in the country’s religious calendar. The majority of the Georgian population is Orthodox Christian, making …
Ivanishvili buys Georgian monk’s unique manuscript for £1,000,000
Georgian billionaire Bidzina Ivanishvili purchased a unique handwritten manuscript of the 10th-century by the famed Georgian calligrapher, …
Mehriban Aliyeva congratulates Christian community of Azerbaijan on Easter
First Vice-President of Azerbaijan Mehriban Aliyeva has extended her congratulations to Azerbaijan's Christian community on the occasion of Easter. Mehriban Aliyeva shared a post on her social media accounts. …
Orthodox Christians all over world celebrate Easter
Today, Orthodox Christians around the world celebrate a bright holiday - the Resurrection of Christ, or Easter. This is one of the main holidays in Christianity.
Easter in Moscow 2024: bright spring holiday on city streets
Easter is a bright and joyful holiday. It is not complete without traditional Easter cakes and colored eggs, congratulations "Christ is Risen" and church services. This year Easter, one of the most important holidays of Christianity, is celebrated on May 5th.
Erdogan strongly condemns attack in Istanbul church
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has strongly condemned the incident in a Catholic church in Istanbul, where two attackers shot dead a man. The Turkish leader offered his condolences to society and noted that all …
Saint Matrona icon depicting Stalin replaced in main temple of Tbilisi
The icon of St. Matrona of Moscow with Joseph Stalin is no longer in the Holy Trinity Cathedral of Tbilisi
Defenders of icon with Stalin hold rally in Tbilisi
Today, large-scale protests of conservatives took place in the Georgian capital
Punishment for shrines’ desecration to be introduced in Georgia
The situation with the icon of Stalin, doused with paint in the Holy Trinity Cathedral in Tbilisi, forces the Georgian authorities to introduce criminal liability for the desecration of religious shrines
Airborne Forces Day 2023 and Elijah's Day in Moscow: paratroopers celebrate professional holiday
Two holidays are celebrated today in Moscow: Airborne Forces Day and Elijah's Day. In 2023, as usual on August 2, religious procession with the participation of paratroopers and civilians took place on Ilyinka Street and Red Square
Patriarch Kirill calls on rebels to change their mind
Today, the head of the Russian Orthodox Church, Patriarch Kirill, called on members of the Wagner PMC to stop inciting hatred in Russia. He urged them to change their mind and stop following personal ambitions
Resurrection of Christ celebrated by Orthodox Christians all over world
Today, Orthodox Christians celebrate the main Christian holiday, Easter, or the Resurrection of Christ. Earlier, a night festive liturgy was held in the Moscow Cathedral of Christ the Savior.
Georgia to receive Holy Fire two hours before Easter
Tonight, Georgian priests and pilgrims will bring the Holy Fire, which descended this afternoon in Jerusalem in the Church of the Holy Sepulcher
Russian orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas Day
Russian Orthodox Church Patriarch Kirill has extended Christmas greetings to Russians and wished them to care about their close ones, show mercy and help the needy. "Let’s remember that there are no obstacles for God. He …
