Defenders of icon with Stalin hold rally in Tbilisi
Today, large-scale protests of conservatives took place in the Georgian capital
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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
Mehriban Aliyeva congratulates Orthodox Christians on Christmas
Today, Christmas is celebrated. It is one of the most important holidays of the Orthodox Church. It was established in honor of the birth of Jesus Christ.
Georgian authorities congratulate Patriarch on his 91st birthday
Today, Catholicos-Patriarch of the Georgian Orthodox Church Ilia II celebrates his 91st birthday
Dagestani Muftiate employees fired after their words about Palestine
Muftiate employees were fired after speaking out about the events in the Middle East
New cathedral mosque to be built in Kabardino-Balkaria
A new cathedral mosque will be built in Kabardino-Balkaria. 5 thousand believers can be there at the same time. It will be located in the region's capital.
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
Head of Stavropol muslims visits neighbouring regions
Mufti of the Stavropol Territory Muhammad-hadji Rakhimov met with the Muslim community of the village of Georgievskaya in the Kochubeevsky District. He delivered a Friday sermon emphasizing the importance of raising the level of …
Makhachkala to host a round table on "Religion and Economy"
On December 2, a roundtable on the topic "Religion and the market economy" will be held in the House of Friendship's hall in Makhachkala, the press service of the Ministry of Nationality Policy and Religious Affairs of Dagestan …
American Jewish Committee: Azerbaijan is of great global importance
The Executive Director of the American Jewish Committee David Harris shared his impressions of his visit to Azerbaijan. He recorded the corresponding video at the Heydar Aliyev International Airport in Baku, it was published on Harris' …
Azerbaijani serviceman hands over icon found in Hadrut to Russian Church in Baku (VIDEO)
A 150-year-old icon found by the Azerbaijani serviceman, Ramiz Safarov, during the battles for Hadrut was handed over to Holy Myrrhbearers Cathedral in Baku. Safar Safarli, the director of the Turan company, which repairs heavy …
Nationalization of religion as a way to combat religious extremism
In September, Russian lawmakers made another attempt to bring spiritual and church practices in line with trends in domestic and foreign government policy. The bill "On Amendments to the Federal Law" ”On Freedom of Conscience and on Religious Associations" in terms of improving the legal regulation of the activities of religious associations was removed from consideration
12th-century Albanian-Udi Church opens in Gabala
The Albanian Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary (12th century) was opened in Azerbaijani Gabala after restoration. The head of the Albano-Udi Christian religious community Robert Mobili took part in the opening ceremony, the correspondent of …
Muftiyat of Dagestan pays food debts of poor citizens
According to the official account of the religious organization on Instagram, in Dagestan, the republic’s muftiate paid the food debts of poor residents in many cities of the region. "Left without funds to feed the family, …
Ilham Aliyev congratulates Christian community of Azerbaijan on Christmas
Today, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev congratulated the Christian community of the republic on Christmas, the press service of the head of state reported. "I heartily congratulate the entire Christian community of Azerbaijan on …
Ilia II of Georgia celebrates 87th birthday
Today, January 4, marks the 87th birthday of the Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia and spiritual leader of the nation, Ilia II, who has been heading the Georgian Orthodox Church for 42 years. Ilia II (Irakli …
Kadyrov comments on Putin’s words about most beautiful mosque
Today, the head of Chechnya, Ramzan Kadyrov, commented in his Telegram channel on a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, during which they, in particular, exchanged views on the most beautiful mosque in Russia. “I …
Zurabishvili joins march along path of St. Nino
Georgian President Salome Zurabishvili, on the day of St. Nino’s commemoration, who brought Christianity to the Georgian lands, joined the procession of the believers for several hours. Zurabishvili joined the believers at the …
Magas hosts Ramadan Tent Republican Iftar
Yesterday, the capital of Ingushetia, Magas, hosted the Ramadan Tent Republican Iftar at the site of the mosque under construction. More than 500 residents of the republic took part in the event, the press service of the head of the region …
Muslims around the world to celebrate Night of Decree
Muslims all over the world will spend the night from 11 to 12 June in prayer. The Night of Decree or Laylat Al Qadr is celebrated every year at the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. Official festive events timed to Laylat Al Qadr …
