80,000 people gather to celebrate Eid al-Fitr in Moscow's mosque
Today, Muslims around the world are celebrating Eid al-Fitr. Tens of thousands of believers gathered for prayers at the Moscow Cathedral Mosque on this occasion.
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Orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas today
January 7 marks one of the most significant Christian holidays - Christmas.
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
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, …
Russian Orthodox Church suggests young people to get acquainted in churches, media reports
Temples are a good place for personal acquaintances, which can later turn into love,” chairman of the Synodal Department for External Church Relations Metropolitan Hilarion (Alfeyev) said in the Church and Peace program on …
Matvey Katkov on Vesti.FM: Russian Lutherans and Catholics in 16th-18th centuries
Today, Vestnik Kavkaza expert Matvey Katkov on the air of the National Question program on Vesti.FM, dedicated to the topic of Catholicism and Lutheranism in Russia, spoke about the attitude towards Lutherans and Catholics in the 16th-18th …
Kremlin not involved in preparation of meeting between Patriarch Kirill and Pope Francis
The Kremlin is taking no part in preparations for a meeting between Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia Kirill and Pope Francis on February 12, the Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said. …
Religious organizations with foreign funding come under state control in Russia
Russia has introduced state control over religious organizations with foreign funding. The corresponding decree was signed by President of Russia Vladimir Putin. From now on, if a religious organization has been receiving the money or property of …
