Orthodox Christians worldwide celebrate Nativity of Christ
On January 7, Orthodox Christians around the world celebrate the Nativity of Christ. Heads of state and church patriarchs congratulated Orthodox Christians on the holiday.
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Georgia celebrates its key national religious holiday, Giorgoba
Georgia is once again celebrating St. George's Day, known as Giorgoba. According to the new calendar, November 23rd marks the day Georgia's patron saint was broken on the wheel. Festive services are being held in his honor across the country.
Ilham Aliyev notes role of Azerbaijan's Orthodox community in relations with Russia
Ilham Aliyev said that the Orthodox community of Azerbaijan is an important factor in relations with Russia. The country's president received Patriarch Kirill in Baku.
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 …
Georgian Orthodox Church to remain Independent - Georgian Dream
Member of the ruling Georgian Dream party Givi Mikanadze confirmed consultations with the Patriarchate of the Georgian Orthodox Church to "further promote the role” of the religious institution in the country's …
Georgia considering declaring Orthodoxy as state religion
The ruling Georgian Dream party plans to declare Orthodoxy as the state religion in Georgia, the Georgian opposition media reported. Later, this information was confirmed by head of the public relations service of the Patriarchate …
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.
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-Iranian commission "Orthodoxy-Islam" to hold meeting in February
The next meeting of the joint Russian-Iranian commission for the dialogue "Orthodoxy-Islam" is scheduled for February 2023, the corresponding resolution of the Holy Synod is published on the website of the Russian Orthodox Church. …
Orthodox Christians celebrate Easter
Today, alll Orthodox Russians celebrate Easter, or the Resurrection of Christ - the main Christian holiday. According to Orthodox doctrine, with the Resurrection of Christ, death is conquered, and the prospect of eternal life opens …
What's the difference between Easter and Orthodox Easter?
According to History, the holidays both celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ, but have some different traditions and are based on different …
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Police checks Stavropol churches and cemeteries on Easter’s eve
In the Stavropol region, the police together with employees of the Rosguards, Cossacks and volunteers organized inspections of churches and cemeteries on the eve of the Easter celebration, the press service of the regional Ministry of Internal …
