Russian Orthodox Church

Patriarch Kirill calls on rebels to change their mind

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

Russian orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas Day

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 …

Patriarch Kirill: we pray for peace in the upcoming year

Patriarch Kirill: we pray for peace in the upcoming year

Patriarch Kirill, addressing the congregation who had gathered in the Cathedral of Christ the Savior for the New Year's prayer service, said that he would pray with them for peace. “We will pray for peace in the upcoming year, …

Orthodox Christians celebrate Easter

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 …

Patriarch Kirill visits Holy Myrrhbearers Cathedral in Baku

Patriarch Kirill visits Holy Myrrhbearers Cathedral in Baku

Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia, who participated in the 2nd Summit of World Religious Leaders in Baku, dedicated the Holy Myrrhbearers Cathedral in the capital of Azerbaijan after large-scale restoration work …

Theotokos Vladimir not damaged in Notre-Dame fire

Theotokos Vladimir not damaged in Notre-Dame fire

The Russian icon kept in the Cathedral of Notre-Dame de Paris was not damaged by fire, the representative of the Russian Orthodox Church at the Council of Europe and the Father Superior of the Parish of All Saints in Strasbourg, Abbot Philip …

Putin plunges into water to celebrate Epiphany

Putin plunges into water to celebrate Epiphany

Russian President Vladimir Putin participated in the traditional swimming to celebrate Epiphany, the press service of the Kremlin reported. “Yes, Putin plunged into the water,” RIA Novosti quotes the official message. …