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| Egypt completes restoration of world’s oldest monastery [Coptic] Egypt's Supreme Council of Antiquities has completed an eight-year, $14.5-million restoration of the world’s oldest monastery, which was founded by disciples of St. Anthony (251-356), the patriarch of monks. The restoration has drawn renewed attention to the plight of Christians in the country, where government approval is required to repair or build churches. |
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Feb 07 2010 | 37 |
| Ukrainian archbishop against confessional East-West division of Ukraine [Orthodox] “I can responsibly state that, first of all, division of God’s people into West and East in Ukraine doesn’t correspond to reality. There’re Orthodox people everywhere, and everywhere spiritual revival is underway, masses of people are coming back to church fold,” the Archbishop said in his interview to Interfax-Religion on Monday. |
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Feb 07 2010 | 35 |
| Ukrainian archbishop hopes new Ukrainian President won’t press the Church [Orthodox] “We hope after presidential elections and change of power in Ukraine, vector of state policy on the Ukrainian Orthodox Church will positively change,” the Archbishop said in his interview to Interfax-Religion on Monday. |
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Feb 07 2010 | 37 |
| Russia acquires land near Eiffel Tower, plans Orthodox center [Orthodox] According to the Russian Newsweek magazine, Canada was seeking for the land for a new embassy, while Saudi Arabia wanted to build a diplomatic office and a mosque, intended only for Saudi citizens. Russia reportedly plans to build an Orthodox church on the plot, and to relocate a divinity school currently located on the outskirts of Paris. |
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Feb 07 2010 | 50 |
| 16 years later Saints Peter & Paul Greek Orthodox Church gets a Cross [Orthodox] The Rev. Fr. Anastasios Kousoulas, Presbyter at the church since June 1997, said the congregation has worked hard at maintaining the 1950s-era church, as well as adding Greek Orthodox icons and traditional touches. |
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Feb 06 2010 | 78 |
| The Flame --Troy Polamalu [OCN] On this very special episode of Come Receive the Light, guest host Kevin Allen speaks with NFL superstar Troy Polamalu and his wife Theodora Polamalu about their work with FOCUS North America. Tune in to hear them talk about their work to fight poverty in North America and to find out how you can help. Also with us are Matushka Marina Holland and Diaconissa Jennifer Park from St Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church in McKinney, TX. They're here to give families some tips on fasting and to tell us about their wonderful online recipe archive. |
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Feb 05 2010 | 63 |
| OCF News - Campus Ministry - January Issue [OCF] OCF Student Advisory Board |
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Feb 04 2010 | 67 |
| Patriarch Kirll agrees with Benedict XVI [Orthodox, Orthodox/Catholic] Notes Similar Stances With Catholic Church |
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Feb 04 2010 | 95 |
| Shroud of Turin: Image provokes prayer, curiosity, scholarly disputes [Archaeology] Pope Benedict XVI has already made plans to view the shroud during a one-day trip to the northern Italian city of Turin in early May. Many observers are wondering how the pope will refer to the cloth: as a sign, an icon or -- as Pope John Paul II once characterized it -- a relic. |
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Feb 04 2010 | 98 |
| A Special Message From The IOCC Chairman of the Board [IOCC] As I write you, the devastation caused by the earthquake in Haiti stands as a stark reminder of the on-going need and importance of the mission of IOCC. Our staff and volunteers have been working tirelessly since the earthquake struck Haiti and will continue to respond to the tremendous needs of the people there. |
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Feb 04 2010 | 76 |
| Father Michael Harper [Orthodox] Telegraph, UK--Father Michael Harper, who died on January 6 aged 78, was for 30 years leader of the Charismatic movement in the Church of England, and his influence extended to many other parts of the world and to several other Churches. He left the Anglican Church in 1995 however after its decision to ordain women priests. Received into the Antiochian Orthodox Church, he became Dean of its communities in the United Kingdom and Ireland and held the office of archpriest. |
Feb 04 2010 | 103 | |
| Fellow Workers with God [SVS] New Release From St Vladimir's Seminary Press |
Feb 04 2010 | 82 | |
| Russian Orthodox Church, close to Catholics, but far from ProtestantS [Orthodox, Orthodox/Catholic] The Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia Kirill notes closeness between Rome and Moscow on the major challenges of modernity, globalization, secularization, erosion of traditional moral principles. Instead distances increase with Protestants accused of betraying the Christian heritage to the standards of the world. |
Feb 03 2010 | 109 | |
| Russian Church to appoint 400 priests as military chaplains [Orthodox] There is a plan to set up centers to provide clergy with three-month training for chaplaincy service, the Patriarch told a Bishops' Meeting in Moscow. |
Feb 02 2010 | 106 | |
| Russian Church, Pope agree on many contemporary issues - Patriarch Kirill [Orthodox] "We [together with the Roman Catholic Church] have similar positions on many problems facing Christians in the modern world. They include aggressive secularization, globalization, and the erosion of the traditional moral principles. It should be noted that on these issues Pope Benedict XVI has taken a stance close to the Orthodox one," the Patriarch said at the Bishops' Meeting in Moscow on Tuesday. |
Feb 01 2010 | 133 | |
| Serbian Requiem and Choral Music with Ivan Moody [Orthodox, Cappella Romana] CAPPELLA ROMANA Vocal Ensemble presents Requiem by Stevan Hristić; Serbian Orthodox Music |
Feb 01 2010 | 118 | |
| Over 500 children baptized at Holy Trinity Cathedral in Tbilisi, Georgia [Orthodox] Over 500 children were baptized during a liturgy at the Georgian Orthodox Church's Holy Trinity Cathedral. |
Jan 31 2010 | 123 | |
| RUSSIA Patriarch Kirill's first year: priests in barracks, religion in schools, better ties with Catholics [Orthodox] RIA Novosti-- Kirill held a Divine Liturgy in downtown Moscow's Christ the Savior Cathedral on Monday, and received congratulations afterwards. Over 100 bishops, including from other countries, came to congratulate the patriarch during festivities also attended by President Dmitry Medvedev and his spouse, as well as by 3,000 believers. |
Jan 31 2010 | 141 | |
| OCMC Grants Offer Opportunities for Seminarians to Join Orthodox Mission Teams [OCMC] The Orthodox Christian Mission Center (OCMC) has grants available for seminarians and theological students who are interested in serving on a short term Mission Team in 2010. Mission Teams are opportunities for individuals to grow spiritually, broaden their horizons, strengthen their leadership skills, and develop a vision for the needs of the world by offering a living witness to Christ through cross cultural service. |
Jan 31 2010 | 88 | |
| CRTL Schedule of Programs for January 2010 [OCN] The ARK provides a listening experience of the best of contemporary music from an Orthodox perspective, along with the best of traditional Orthodox liturgical music selected for Western ears, with the goal of providing music that encourages a relationship with Jesus Christ, twenty four hours per day, seven days a week. |
Jan 31 2010 | 97 | |
| Patriarch Kirill sums up results of his first year on patriarchal see [Orthodox] “If this year we have made even one small step to make our modern people understand the meaning of Church existence, then it is a small, but our real joint victory,” Patriarch Kirill said speaking to bishops and priests of the Moscow Patriarchate who came to celebrate the first anniversary of the 16th Moscow Patriarch’s enthronement to the Cathedral of Christ the Savior. |
Jan 31 2010 | 113 | |
| Cardinal Kasper-- Rediscovering our unity with Eastern Orthodox [Orthodox, Orthodox/Catholic] On a working visit to Lebanon, the president of the Pontifical Council for Christian Unity summarises the ecumenical journey undertaken with Eastern Orthodox Churches in the Middle East. The search for peace and justice in the region, terrorism and emigration are some of the challenges that await these Churches and that will be examined in next October’s synod. |
Jan 31 2010 | 113 | |
| Beauty for Ashes The Spiritual Transformation of a Modern Greek Community [SVS] New Release From St Vladimir's Seminary Press |
Jan 30 2010 | 99 | |
| On the Frontier of Orthodox Missions: The Turkana of Northern Kenya [OCMC] OCMC--There are places that remain hidden to most – where no roads lead, where survival is a daily struggle, and where people live on the fringe of hopelessness. There are places where the light of the Gospel has yet to shine. |
Jan 30 2010 | 88 | |
| St. Vladimir’s receives prestigious international award for pan-Orthodox endeavors [SVS] The seminary was selected to receive the award by the International Foundation for the Unity of Orthodox Christian Nations (IFUOCN) for its activity “aimed at strengthening the unity of Orthodox nations through theological education.” Patriarch Kirill chairs the foundation's Board of Trustees. |
Jan 30 2010 | 95 | |
| Tatar Activists Upset Muslim Olympians Blessed By Russian Patriarch [Orthodox] Radio Free Europe--Several Muslims -- mainly ethnic Tatars -- on Russia's Olympic team were present in the church when the blessing was given by the head of the Russian Orthodox Church after a welcome letter from President Dmitry Medvedev was read aloud by one of his aides inside the church. |
Jan 29 2010 | 129 | |
| Quake Survivors Receive Clean Water [IOCC] Survivors of Haiti's devastating January 12 earthquake living in temporary shelters in the Belair neighborhood of Port-au-Prince access clean drinking water provided by International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC) in partnership with fellow ACT Alliance member Norwegian Church AID (NCA). |
Jan 29 2010 | 92 | |
| Vatican "Joyful" at Serbian Patriarch Invite [Orthodox, Orthodox/Catholic] New Orthodox Leader Proposes a 2013 Meeting With Pope |
Jan 29 2010 | 114 | |
| Orthodox churches in metro Detroit to host Sunday Vespers in Lent [Orthodox] Council of Orthodox Christian Churches to conduct first of five services Feb. 21 |
Jan 29 2010 | 161 | |
| Black priest brings unexpected joy to Missouri town [Orthodox] New York Times--By founding a black history museum here, cleaning up his family’s cemetery and telling his family’s sometimes controversial story, beginning with its roots in slavery, Father Moses, as everyone calls him — an African-American, Orthodox Christian priest in a flowing black cassock — has tried to remind people of a part of the region’s often-forgotten past, and to open up hearts and minds along the way. |
Jan 29 2010 | 147 | |
| Serbia's new patriarch urges Christian dialogue [Orthodox] Associated Press--Patriarch Irinej said that a 2013 anniversary important to Christians would be a "good opportunity ... to meet and talk." He added that "with God's help this (dialogue) would continue to overcome what had happened in history and take a new, Christian road." |
Jan 28 2010 | 125 | |
| Editor undergoes surgery; website update delays [Site News] | Jan 18 2010 | 269 | |
| Russians brave icy cold for Theophany (Epiphany) [Orthodox] Associated Press-- Braving temperatures of minus 25 degrees Celsius (minus 13 Fahrenheit), hoards queued overnight and into dawn Tuesday to immerse themselves into a hole in the ice in Moscow and rise again in a ritual symbolizing the baptism of Jesus. |
Jan 18 2010 | 302 | |
| Orthodox Christians brave rain to mark Jesus's baptism [Orthodox] Orthodox Patriarch of Jerusalem Theophilos III led the service attended by the Orthodox faithful on the river marking the heavily guarded West Bank-Jordan border. |
Jan 17 2010 | 306 | |
| Airlift Supported by Orthodox Christians Arrives in Haiti [IOCC] As Orthodox Christians around the country gathered on Sunday to assemble hygiene kits and pray for the people of Haiti, their financial gifts were supporting the transfer of critically-needed supplies to Haitians. |
Jan 17 2010 | 272 | |
| Coptic Christians Rally Worldwide for Believers in Egypt [Coptic] Christian Post--Last week, as Coptic Christians prepared to observe Christmas Day on Jan. 7, gunmen traveling in a car opened fire in a shopping district in Nagaa Hammadi and later in front of the southern Egyptian town’s main church as worshipers emerged from midnight liturgy. |
Jan 17 2010 | 282 | |
| TOUCHSTONE Editor Blasts Orthodox Seminary's Conferal of Doctorate on Rowan Williams [Orthodox] Although the scholarly publications of Dr. Williams may be cited as adequate reason for his lecture at the seminary, news of the plan to honor him is already prompting a popular consternation and even scandal. |
Jan 17 2010 | 460 | |
| Romanian Orthodox Church to open in city [Orthodox] Press and Journal Scotland--The parish will celebrate its inauguration after growing demand from the north-east Scotland's Romanian community for a full-time priest in the region. |
Jan 16 2010 | 294 | |
| Tampa Bay area Coptic churches protest violence in Egypt [Coptic] Members of Coptic churches from Clearwater, Tampa and Sarasota attended the rally. People waved posters protesting what they described as 1,400 years of persecution Copts in Egypt. |
Jan 16 2010 | 339 | |
| New from SVS Press - Christ the Conqueror of Hell and Liturgy CD [SVS] This in-depth study on the realm of death presents a message of hope held by the first generation of Christians and the early church. Using Scripture, patristic tradition, early Christian poetry, and liturgical texts, Archbishop Hilarion explores the mysterious and enigmatic event of Christ's descent into Hades and its consequences for the human race. |
Jan 16 2010 | 189 | |
| Orthodox Christian Parishes Respond to Haiti, Assemble Aid Packages [IOCC] Linthicum Heights, MD — The emails started flying almost as soon as word got out. Haiti had been devastated by its worst earthquake in 200 years and the ladies of Holy Cross Antiochian Orthodox Church in a quiet suburb south of Baltimore went to work. |
Jan 15 2010 | 200 | |
| Orthodox Christians Support Airlift to Haiti [IOCC] International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC) is working in partnership with Norwegian Church Aid (NCA) to deliver two of the most critical needs in Haiti today – water and shelter. Water purification equipment that will serve 10,000 people and 500 family tents, as well as other supplies, are being airlifted to Haiti. |
Jan 14 2010 | 189 | |
| Russia to return churches seized in 1917 [Orthodox] While a bill being written by the Economics Ministry would apply to all religious property, the Russian Orthodox Church is expected to be the major beneficiary. |
Jan 14 2010 | 213 | |
| Peoples' Friendship University of Russia needs Orthodox church [Orthodox] “Orthodoxy is Africa’s most rapidly growing religion and we need to train human resources here in Russia, to open a church in Peoples' Friendship University and a theological department. " |
Jan 13 2010 | 277 | |
| IOCC Mobilizes Disaster Response for Haiti Earthquake [IOCC] IOCC has mobilized its disaster response team and is coordinating with our Orthodox and ecumenical partners to monitor and respond to the emerging needs in Haiti. |
Jan 12 2010 | 227 | |
| Too soon for Orthodox, Catholic church heads to meet - official [Orthodox, Orthodox/Catholic] "Dialog with the Roman Catholic Church has been intensified," said Archbishop Hilarion of Volokolamsk, the head of the Moscow Patriarchy's foreign church relations. "We have been working to resolve problems that hinder a breakthrough in our relations." |
Jan 12 2010 | 272 | |
| OCMC Agape Grants to Assist the Ministries in Seven Countries in 2010 [OCMC] News from the Orthodox Christian Mission Center (OCMC) |
Jan 12 2010 | 190 | |
| Orthodox Church to Get Novodevichy in 2010 [Orthodox] Moscow Times--Novodevichy, which currently houses both a museum and the residence of Metropolitan Yuvenaly of Krutitsky and Kolomensky and is home to more than 12,000 works of art, will be handed over to the Russian Orthodox Church this year, Putin said at a meeting with Patriarch Kirill in Svyato-Danilovsky Monastery in Moscow last week. |
Jan 10 2010 | 249 | |
| The Woman and the Wheat [SVS] There once was a woman who planted some wheat... So begins this rhythmical, festive children’s book about the joy of a farmer as she works to grow the wheat and bake that bread that she will offer back to her Creator in Eucharistic celebration. The vibrant images -- reminiscent of fields in the American mid-west -- sparkle in light-saturated, warm jewel-tones and provide the perfect backdrop for the story of a woman in love with the earth, and her labor, and equally in love with her God. |
Jan 10 2010 | 184 | |
| Orthodox Christmas strengthens alliance between Church and State [Orthodox] Church and state work closer together for a strong and united Russia. The government announces two billion rubles to restore holy places destroyed by Communism. The old Novodevichy Convent is set to be returned to the Church. Kirill blesses the actions by Putin and the government in tackling the economic crisis. |
Jan 09 2010 | 223 | |
| The Vatican with the Coptic Pope: United in face of oppression [Coptic] Letter of solidarity from the cardinal Kasper to Shenouda III after the attack on the church of Naj Hammadi. The police announce arrest of three leaders of the Christmas massacre. |
Jan 07 2010 | 285 | |
| Coptic bishop real target in Christmas attack in Egypt [Coptic] Bishop Kirollos had received several threats in preceding days. Crowd at the funeral of the six Christians killed throw rocks at police who respond with tear gas. Security forces are accused of negligence. |
Jan 07 2010 | 314 | |
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| SCOBA Encyclical on Scout Sunday [SCOBA] We encourage each of our parishes to actively support the celebration of “Scout Sunday” on Sunday, February 7, 2010. We recognize our Orthodox Scouts every February but this year’s celebration is a particular joy to us as the Boy Scouts of America celebrates 100 years of vital service to the youth of our nation. |
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Jan 30 2010 | 85 |
| St Vladimir's Seminary to Appear on FOX Business [SVS] Father Chad Hatfield, chancellor of St. Vladimir's Seminary, notes, "We are grateful to God and humbled to be a part of 'The Economic Report' production. We believe that this appearance will help raise awareness of the Orthodox Christian faith nationally as well as show the American public how a faith-based school is meeting the challenge of the economic downturn." |
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Jan 15 2010 | 202 |
| Archbishop of Canterbury to deliver Schmemann Lecture at SVOTS [SVS] Updated--"Many Orthodox Christians may be unaware of Rowan William's research and contribution to the field of Orthodox theology," said Father John Behr, dean of St. Vladimir. |
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Jan 10 2010 | 234 |
| New Orthodox Church in the tourist paradise of Pattaya [Orthodox] It will serve for the 15 thousand Russians who buy property in Thailand and the river of 300-500 thousand Russian language tourists per year. Construction of a new parish in Phuket also planned. |
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Jan 08 2010 | 235 |
| Theophany- Epiphany 2010 [Orthodox] Documentary of Theophany celebrations around the world |
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Jan 08 2010 | 587 |
| Muslims, Christians set homes ablaze in Egypt [Coptic] "Four houses and a shop belonging to Christians in the village of Tiraks were set on fire by Muslims, while four shops owned by Muslims in the village of al-Bahgorah were set on fire by Christians," a security source said. The villages are near Nagaa Hamady. |
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Jan 08 2010 | 265 |
| IOCC Executive Summary -- December 2009 [IOCC] News from International Orthodox Christian Charities |
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Jan 07 2010 | 172 |
| Patriarch Kirill Affirms Value of Truth [Orthodox] Patriarch Kirill affirmed that "Divine truth ought to be the main compass for all human activity, for growth and movement forward." |
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Jan 07 2010 | 202 |
| Pope Urges Full Religious Freedom in Turkey [Orthodox, Orthodox/Catholic] Notes Nation's Role as Bridge Between Islam and West |
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Jan 07 2010 | 243 |
| SCOBA ENCYCLICAL - Share the Light Sunday [OCN, SCOBA] The commitment to mission and outreach that compels us, your spiritual shepherds, to support and endorse the outreach work in our communities of ministries like the Orthodox Christian Network (OCN). Using the communication tools of the day, the OCN is producing weekly radio programs syndicated all over the country, as well as study guides to help those who listen to the programs. |
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Jan 07 2010 | 166 |
| The Light: Orthodoxy in Latin America [OCN] On today's episode of Come Receive the Light, join Fr. Antonio Perdomo as he speaks with Archimandrite Jose Saravia who is the priest of the mission parish in Bogota, Columbia. Fr. Jose will tell us about his work there, as well as about the importance of Orthodox missions in Latin America. In a short segment, Fr. Sergei Sveshnikov of the Holy New Martyrs and Confessors of Russia Orthodox Church in Mulino, Oregon, is back on the show with Emmy Louvaris today to talk about church etiquette. |
Jan 07 2010 | 201 | |
| Nag Hamadi: armed commando attacks Coptic Christians, seven dead and three wounded [Coptic] The incident happened at midnight last night, after Christmas liturgy which the Coptic Church celebrates Christmas on January 7. The attack was revenge for an alleged case of sexual assault against a twelve year old, which occurred last November. |
Jan 06 2010 | 326 | |
| Patriarch Kirill congratulates Orthodox Christians on Christmas [Orthodox] The cave in Bethlehem, where the animals took refuge from the cold of the winter night, has become the image of a world that has abandoned its Creator and felt the pain and darkness of being abandoned by God. However, the radiant night of the Nativity filled with light not only the cave which gave refuge to the Most Pure Virgin Mary, but also all creation, for through the birth of the Son of God every man that comes into the world is illumined by the Light of truth, as witnessed by St. John (Jn 1: 9). |
Jan 06 2010 | 222 | |
| Bulgarians Celebrate Theophany Diving in Ice-Cold Waters [Orthodox] Sofia News--The main ritual is performed by a priest who throws a cross into a river or a lake for young men to catch it. It is believed that the first person that gets to the cross will enjoy good health throughout the whole year. In Bulgaria the festival has different names in the different parts of the country, some of them are Krastovden (Day of the Cross) or Voditzi (Waters). The night before St. Jordan's Day is the last one of the "incensed" nights. |
Jan 06 2010 | 251 | |
| Orthodox Christmas in Moscow and Bethlehem [Orthodox] The Russian, Jerusalem, Serbian and Georgian Orthodox churches, Athos monasteries, all celebrate Christmas on January 7 in line with the Julian calendar. |
Jan 06 2010 | 259 | |
| Feast of the Nativity [Orthodox] Scenes of the feast of the Nativity from around the world |
Jan 05 2010 | 530 | |
| Land sales dispute dampens spirit of Christmas in Bethlehem [Orthodox] BBC--At least 100 protesters gathered with banners saying: "The Holy Land is not for sale," ahead of festivities to mark Christmas Eve for the Orthodox Church. |
Jan 05 2010 | 253 | |
| Orthodox Church Opens its First Seminary Outside Russia [Orthodox] Voice of America--Intent to serve Russian diaspora, foster ties between Eastern and Western Christian churches in face of increasing secularization. |
Jan 04 2010 | 278 | |
| Noah's Ark was circular raft made of reeds [Archaeology] Telegraph, UK--Noah's Ark was a circular reed raft rather than a traditional boat, according to newly translated ancient Babylonian instructions. |
Jan 01 2010 | 387 | |
| Building a Support Team: A Missionary Candidate's Perspective [OCMC] News from the Orthodox Christian Mission Center OCMC |
Dec 31 2009 | 309 | |
| Patriarch Kirill calls for optimism in New Year [Orthodox] MOSCOW, December 31 (RIA Novosti)--The head of the Russian Orthodox Church has called on Christians to have an optimistic view of life in the New Year. |
Dec 31 2009 | 323 | |
| Christians see Our Lady in the lights that appear in the sky above Cairo [Coptic] The vision appeared over a Coptic church in one of the capital’s suburbs. Some say it is an apparition; a woman says she can see again. A Muslim man was the first person to see it. Other Muslims say it is a hoax done with laser beams. |
Dec 30 2009 | 383 | |
| Tensions Tighten Ecumenical Orthodox Patriarch, Turkish Government [Orthodox] Voice of America--Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew of Constantinople, in an interview with the U.S.-based program '60 Minutes' that was aired last week, complained of the poor treatment by Turkish authorities of Christians continues. |
Dec 30 2009 | 333 | |
| The Light-- Struggling with Cancer [OCN] On today's episode of Come Receive the Light, we welcome Steve Giallourakis and his mother Angie to the show. Steve and Angie are here to talk with us about Steve’s struggle with cancer, their faith and their involvement with the YOCAMA (Young Orthodox Christian Missionary Adventures). Also, please tune in to hear Fr. Christopher’s Christmas message where he asks "Do you have mixed feeling when you hear Merry Christmas? |
Dec 28 2009 | 209 | |
| America urged to help Patriarchate [Orthodox] Kathimerini --The Greek Orthodox Church’s senior archbishop in the USA has sent a letter to American President Barack Obama, as well as other high-ranking Washington officials, in a bid to draw attention to the treatment of Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I by Turkey. |
Dec 28 2009 | 355 | |
| Vitosha Streets Reveal Their Secrets [Orthodox, Archaeology] Sofia News Agency--Sofia city center abounds with visible and spectacular archaeological and cultural relics of many historical periods, often discovered in almost violent juxtaposition. |
Dec 28 2009 | 323 | |
| Islamists claim killing of Russian priest [Orthodox] MOSCOW (AFP) – An Islamist militant group based in Russia's North Caucases has claimed the killing last month of an Orthodox priest who was an outspoken critic of Islam. |
Dec 27 2009 | 253 | |
| Doctor Voino-Yasenecky Saint Luka train [Orthodox] Church and medical clinic on rails |
Dec 27 2009 | 296 | |
| Witness -The Student Review of Orthodox Christian Fellowship [OCF] This issue of Witness focuses on the issue of community because that is also the theme of this year's College Conference. |
Dec 27 2009 | 341 | |
| Bulgaria Patriarch celebrates Sofia Christmas liturgy [Orthodox] Sofia News Agency--The Patriarch of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church and Sofia Metropolitan Maxim conducted the Christmas liturgy in Sofia Friday morning. |
Dec 27 2009 | 338 | |
| Ecumenical Patriarch crucified [Orthodox] A statement by Bartholomew about the difficulties Turkish authorities create for the Christian Orthodox community provokes an irate response from Turkey’s foreign minister. Turkey continues to subordinate the reopening of the Orthodox Theological Seminary in Halki to the opening of a mosque in Athens, Greece. |
Dec 26 2009 | 325 | |
| Patriarch Kirill congratulates Pope Benedict XVI on Christmas [Orthodox, Orthodox/Catholic] MOSCOW, December 25 (RIA Novosti) "I heartily congratulate you on the great feast of the Nativity of Christ and New Year," Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia said in a message posted on the Russian Church's website. |
Dec 24 2009 | 321 | |
| Archbishop Job, 1946-2009--Hierarch of the Orthodox Church in the Midwest [Orthodox] Chicago Tribune--Before Archbishop Job rose to national prominence for hastening reform in the Orthodox Church in America, the mild-mannered Chicago native earned acclaim for the twinkle in his eye and an ability to engage and entertain youth. |
Dec 20 2009 | 436 | |
| Nativity of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ [Orthodox] Christ is born! Glorify Him! |
Dec 20 2009 | 404 | |
| First house from Jesus' time found in Nazareth [Archaeology] Associated Press--NAZARETH, Israel – Days before Christmas, archaeologists on Monday unveiled what they said were the remains of the first dwelling in Nazareth that can be dated back to the time of Jesus — a find that could shed new light on what the hamlet was like during the period the New Testament says Jesus lived there as a boy. |
Dec 20 2009 | 530 | |
| Site update information [Site News] The website will not be updated until December 28th. |
Dec 20 2009 | 277 | |
| OCA Archbishop Job dies [Orthodox] CHICAGO - Archbishop Job, who led the Orthodox Church in America 's Diocese of the Midwest in Chicago, died at age 63, church officials said Saturday. |
Dec 19 2009 | 429 | |
| American Orthodox Institute - Christmas Appeal 2009 [Orthodox] The American Orthodox Institute has become the go-to site for some of the best and most timely analysis of events in the Orthodox world today. |
Dec 19 2009 | 304 | |
| Patriarch Bartholomew Feels Crucified [Orthodox] (CBS) Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, the spiritual leader of the 300 million-member Orthodox Christian Church, feels "crucified" living in Turkey under a government he says would like to see his nearly 2,000-year-old Patriarchate die out. |
Dec 17 2009 | 420 | |
| The Light-- The Prophets and the Birth of Christ [OCN] On today's episode of Come Receive the Light, Fr. Paul Tarazi looks at the message of the Prophets and how it relates to Christ's birth. Also on the program we will hear from Fr. Emmanuel Hatzidakis, author of the book The Heavenly Banquet: Understanding the Divine Liturgy. |
Dec 17 2009 | 290 | |
| Gifts (under $40) than can change the world [IOCC] News from the International Orthodox Christian Charities |
Dec 15 2009 | 247 | |
| OCF News - Campus Ministry - December Issue [OCF] The incessant question - what are you doing after you graduate? |
Dec 14 2009 | 250 | |
| A Special Giving Opportunity Through Your IRA in 2009 [SVS] Giving to St. Vladimir's Seminary by using IRA assets |
Dec 13 2009 | 350 | |
| A leap of faith to Ethiopia's ancient holy sites [Ethiopian] San Francisco Chronicle--By Mark Sissons, Special to The Chronicle -- Capital of sub-Saharan Africa's oldest empire, Axum is the epicenter of this mystical country's pious and austere brand of Orthodox Christianity; ground zero for the true believers who make pilgrimages to this ancient city set amid the soaring hills and deep chasms of Ethiopia's arid northern highlands. It also marks the final stop on the "historical route," a circuit through ancient and mysterious Christian kingdoms that have thrived here in what has been called Africa's Holy Land for more than 1,500 years. |
Dec 12 2009 | 431 | |
| Account user update information [Site News] | Dec 12 2009 | 274 | |
| Turkey prepares to join EU in a building confiscated from the Orthodox [Orthodox] The new headquarters of the Secretariat for entry into the European Union is an old school of the minority Orthodox in Ortakoy, seized in '90. Embarrassment of Erdogan government and Europe. |
Dec 10 2009 | 347 | |
| Orthodox Basilica of St. Mary to host Holy Land Christmas Concert [Orthodox] LIVONIA, Mich. - The Antiochian Orthodox Basilica of St. Mary will host its annual Holy Land Christmas Concert on Saturday, Dec. 19, featuring the Orthodox Choir of Metro Detroit singing Orthodox and Western Christian hymns and carols for the Nativity season and an Arabic ensemble singing Nativity hymns. |
Dec 10 2009 | 322 | |
| Bulgaria Marks 60th anniversary of the finding of Archaeology Treasure [Archaeology] Sofia News Agency--Bulgaria marked Tuesday, December 8, 2009, 60 years since the discovery of its most famous archaeological treasure from Ancient Thrace – the so called Panagyurishte Gold Treasure. |
Dec 10 2009 | 303 | |
| Ethical Issues in Exit Planning [Feature, Announcement] Toronto Ethics Roundtable Tuesday, February 23rd 12 noon to 2 p.m. 
Toronto Ethics Roundtable |
Dec 10 2009 | 470 | |
| Join others in OCF's year-end Challenge Grant! [OCF] Thank you for your love and support! Orthodox Christian Fellowship's students, alumni, board and staff are grateful to have generous supporters like you! |
Dec 10 2009 | 228 | |
| Cappella Romana presents a Byzantine Christmas [Orthodox, Media/Arts] Presenting the Cappella Romana directing debut of Achilleas Chaldeakis from Athens, Greece. |
Dec 10 2009 | 286 | |
| The Light: Feast day of St. James the Apostle [OCN] On today's episode of Come Receive the Light, Fr. Lawrence Farley is back on the show with us this week to tell us about St. James the Apostle whose Feast day we celebrated on October 23rd. Before that, Peter & Helen Evans speak with Fr. Chris in a short interview on the book Get Serious: The Church's Stand on Contemporary Culture, in which they speak with a variety of people about major issues facing the world today. |
Dec 10 2009 | 252 | |
| Orthodox Christian Reporter offers press release service [Site News] Orthodox Christian Reporter announces a new online news and press release distribution service, owned by Directions to Orthodoxy. |
Dec 10 2009 | 314 | |
| Ecumenical allies-- Orthodox, Catholics take aim at European secularism [Orthodox] For years, the Vatican has suggested that a promising area of ecumenical cooperation was a joint struggle by Christian churches against the moral and social challenges posed by a predominantly secular society. Now the Russian Orthodox Church has come forward to propose a strategic alliance with the Catholic Church aimed, in effect, at saving Europe's soul from "Western post-Christian humanism." |
Dec 10 2009 | 417 | |
| Bulgaria to Celebrate 750 Years since Painting of Boyana Church Frescoes [Orthodox] Sofia News Agency--Bulgaria’s National History Museum has announced it would organize a campaign to celebrate the 750th year since the painting of the frescoes of the world-famous Boyana Church outside of Sofia. |
Dec 09 2009 | 232 | |
| World renowned iconographer putting his touch on Assumption Greek Orthodox Church [Orthodox] Detroit Free Press-- By Joe Rossiter --Nearly seven years after an electrical fire heavily damaged the interior of Assumption Greek Orthodox Church in St. Clair Shores, a world renowned artist from Greece is painstakingly laboring to restore its artwork. |
Dec 09 2009 | 300 | |
| Second pan-Orthodox meeting opens in Chambésy [Orthodox] On the agenda the autonomy of the Churches born after the collapse of the USSR and the new churches of the Diaspora. Many of them want independence from Moscow. Bartholomew defends dialogue with Rome responding to entrenchment of dialogue, which leads only to "a dead end." Erdogan may give citizenship to the metropolitans of the Turkish Diaspora. |
Dec 08 2009 | 373 | |
| Archbishop of Canterbury to lecture at St. Vladimir's Orthodox Seminary [SVS] St. Vladimir’s Seminary will also confer upon the archbishop a Doctorate of Divinity honoris causa, in recognition of his contribution to the academic study of Eastern Orthodox theology and spirituality. |
Dec 08 2009 | 254 | |
| Health Care Providers Needed to Share in a Journey of Faith [OCMC] NEWS FROM THE ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN MISSION CENTER (OCMC) |
Dec 08 2009 | 193 | |
| Give your College Student the gift of... [OCF] Orthodox Christian Fellowship |
Dec 08 2009 | 174 | |
| Turkey: Religious minorities' rights on international church delegation's agenda [Orthodox, Feature] World Council of Churches--An international ecumenical delegation visiting Turkey at the end of November has encouraged the country's authorities to improve the situation of religious minorities. The exercise of religious freedom, the legal status of churches, including property issues, and the right to religious education were on the agenda. |
Dec 08 2009 | 279 | |
| Bulgarian Orthodox Church Dispels News of Moving Christmas [Orthodox] Sofia News Agency--The Spokesperson of the Holy Synod of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church has disproved recent statements by bishops that the Julian Calendar might be restored in Bulgaria. |
Dec 07 2009 | 317 | |
| Bishop Dismissal Scandal Shakes Bulgaria's Holy Synod [Orthodox] Sofia News Agency--Bulgarian Bishop Simeon is up in arms against the Holy Synod and vows to fight for the Eparchy of Central and Western Europe's post. |
Dec 07 2009 | 354 | |
| Council of Orthodox Christian Churches elects new officers [Orthodox] LIVONIA, Mich. - The Council of Orthodox Christian Churches of Metropolitan Detroit (COCC) has |
Dec 07 2009 | 296 | |
| Russian Church wants concrete steps from Vatican to make Patriarch-Pope meeting possible [Orthodox, Orthodox/Catholic] Moscow, December 7, Interfax - The Russian Orthodox Church is not against a meeting between its head, Patriarch Kirill, and Pope Benedict XVI but expects the Vatican to "take "concrete steps to show that there is a desire to be cooperative," the Russian Church's foreign relations chief said in a television program on Saturday. |
Dec 06 2009 | 330 | |
| Orthodox church opens in one more Japanese city [Orthodox] Moscow, December 7, Interfax – New Orthodox church of the Epiphany will be consecrated in the Japanese city of Nagoya on January 11, 2010. |
Dec 06 2009 | 314 | |
| IOCC Gift of Love Catalogue [IOCC] | Dec 03 2009 | 208 | |
| Switzerland may have acted badly, but is the Church truly free in Turkey, Turkish journalist asks [Orthodox] Turkish leaders react to Swiss referendum that bans minarets. Muslims are asked to withdraw their money from Switzerland. But some wonder whether the Turkish government should look into its own “nasty little secrets” to see the denied permits to build or restore churches and the promises made but never kept with regards to Saint Paul’s Church in Tarsus and the Orthodox theological school in Halki. |
Dec 03 2009 | 401 | |
| Vatican Russia upgrade relations [Orthodox, Orthodox/Catholic] Benedict XVI and Russian President Dmitry Medvedev agreed to upgrade relations between the two sides to full diplomatic ties, the Holy See is reporting. |
Dec 03 2009 | 314 | |
| Pope rejoices with Orthodox Archbishop of Albania in spiritual renewal [Orthodox, Orthodox/Catholic] Benedict XVI hosted His Beatitude Anastas, Archbishop of Albania at the Vatican this morning as rain poured down on St. Peter's square just outside. The Pope praised the Orthodox Church of Albania and the personal contributions of the prelate in keeping the faith alive there and maintaining fraternal relations with Roman Catholics. |
Dec 03 2009 | 372 | |
| Patriarch Kirill serves requiem for Alexy II in the Epiphany Cathedral [Orthodox] Moscow, December 4, Interfax - Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia conducted a funeral service on Patriarch Alexy II in the Moscow Epiphany Cathedral on Friday evening, on the eve of anniversary of the 15th Primate's of the Russian Orthodox Church death. |
Dec 03 2009 | 323 | |
| Moscow Patriarchate: Russian-Vatican diplomatic relations to work for welfare of nations and Churches [Orthodox, Orthodox/Catholic] | Dec 03 2009 | 345 | |
| Russia, Vatican establish diplomatic relations [Orthodox, Orthodox/Catholic] AFP -- Russia and the Vatican have agreed to establish full diplomatic relations, ending long-standing tensions, the Kremlin announced Thursday after President Dmitry Medvedev met Pope Benedict XVI. |
Dec 02 2009 | 375 | |
| Vatican, Russian Church moving closer [Orthodox] Reuters-- The Russian Orthodox Church and the Roman Catholic Church are making progress towards healing their 1,000-year-old rift, a senior Russian official said ahead of President Dmitry Medvedev's first visit to the Vatican. |
Dec 01 2009 | 293 | |
| The speeches of Benedict XVI on Europe published by Patriarch Kirill [Orthodox, Orthodox/Catholic] Today, the presentation in Rome, awaiting the visit of Medvedev to the pope. A Russian embassy to the Holy See may be on the horizon. But among small signs of cooperation, problems still remain. |
Dec 01 2009 | 327 | |
| Minsk suggests hosting first meeting of Orthodox, Catholic leaders [Orthodox, Orthodox/Catholic] MINSK, December 2 (RIA Novosti) A senior Belarusian official invited the Russian Orthodox and Catholic Church leaders to have their first meeting in Belarus in efforts to end the 950-year schism. |
Dec 01 2009 | 340 | |
| Bulgarian Orthodox Church considers changing date of Christmas [Orthodox] Senior bishops have made it clear that in 2009 Bulgaria might celebrate Christmas on December 25 for the last time, if the Church decides to renounce the Gregorian Calendar. |
Nov 30 2009 | 1054 | |
| Murder Of Priest Highlights Missionary Role In Russian Church [Orthodox] Radio Free Europe--By Kevin O'Flynn--Four red carnations adorn a photo of the priest, who was murdered November 19 after an unidentified gunman entered his church and shot Sysoyev twice. Someone has pinned up a poem dedicated to him. A sign nearby notes that surveillance cameras have been installed at the church in the wake of the tragedy. |
Nov 30 2009 | 341 | |
| Russian Orthodox uneasy with Protestant trends [Orthodox] Christian Century -- Russian Orthodox Archbishop Hil arion, who directs external relations for that church, said on November 11 that Kässmann's election as chairperson of EKD could terminate the half-century-old dialogue between the two churches. |
Nov 29 2009 | 380 | |
| Russia Wants to Build Orthodox Church in Seoul [Orthodox] Korea Times -- The Russian Embassy has been asking for a piece of land in Seoul to open a Russian Orthodox Church, diplomatic sources say. |
Nov 29 2009 | 343 | |
| Patriarch Kirill urges Russians not to lose hope [Orthodox] Interfax -- Moscow, November 30, Interfax - Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia hopes that Russian authorities should give a strong and efficient response to the explosion of the Nevsky Express train. "Today everyone should respond to what has happened. Authorities as well as the law enforcement agencies will give their own response and we believe this response will be efficient, powerful enough to show to dishonest and awful people that Russia is a constitutional state, Russia is a peaceful state, but when an enemy raises his hand against our lives we can protect our citizens. I believe our state will respond this way," the Patriarch said . |
Nov 29 2009 | 318 | |
| In message to Ecumenical Patriarch Pope notes urgency of ecumenical work [Orthodox, Orthodox/Catholic] Pope Benedict XVI sent his greetings to the Orthodox Patriarch Bartholomew I of Constantinople on November 30, as the Ecumenical Patriarch celebrated the feast of St. Andrew, the patron of Constantinople. In a message to the Orthodox leader, the Pope spoke of the "urgency" of pursuing Christian unity, saying that the Christian world must speak with one voice in response to today's challenges. |
Nov 29 2009 | 307 | |
| Russian patriarch seeks powerful reply to train bomb [Orthodox] Reuters -- The head of Russia's Orthodox Church Sunday called on authorities to give a "powerful reply" to the people behind a train bombing that killed 25 people, as police probed whether Islamist rebels were involved. |
Nov 28 2009 | 324 | |
| The Light: Anderson on Nahum & Habakkuk [OCN] On December 1st and 2nd, we celebrate the Feastdays of the prophets Nahum and Habakkuk. Subdeacon Irenaios Anderson from Saint Herman Theological Seminary in Kokiak, Alaska, will tell us about the role of prophets in the Old Testament and these two prophets in particular. Plus, it's always a pleasure to have Frederica Mathewes-Greene on the show, and she's back with us in a new interview to talk about her book "At the Corner of East and Now: A Modern Life in Ancient Christian Orthodoxy." |
Nov 27 2009 | 325 | |
| Rising tensions between Orthodox and Muslims following a priest’s murder [Orthodox] Patriarch Kirill and Grand Mufti Gainuddin try to calm things down. Fr Daniil Sysoyev, a fiery missionary, had many enemies among Islamic extremists and Russian ultranationalists. No lead has yet emerged in the investigation to find his assassin. |
Nov 27 2009 | 418 | |
| Ukraine reburies famine victims shot in Soviet era [Orthodox] KYIV Post--The remains of 602 people caught fleeing famine in Ukraine 60 years ago and shot by the Soviet secret police were reburied on Saturday, closing a dark chapter in the country's history. Ukraine's Holodomor, or death by starvation, was denied by the Soviet Union for decades. |
Nov 27 2009 | 407 | |
| Pope mourns Serbian Orthodox Patriarch [Orthodox, Orthodox/Catholic] Benedict XVI is mourning with the Serbian Orthodox Church the recent death of its leader, His Beatitude Pavle, the archbishop of Pec, metropolitan of Belgrade and Karlovci. The Pope sent a message of sympathy on the occasion of last week's funeral, which drew some 200,000 people to the cathedral of St. Sava in Belgrade. |
Nov 26 2009 | 355 | |
| At cross purposes [Orthodox] Reuters--The death of Serbian Orthodox Church Patriarch Pavle brought an outpouring of condolences from sister churches, other denominations and religions and government leaders around the globe, and his funeral brought to Belgrade representatives of the top echelons of the Eastern Orthodox Christian community. |
Nov 26 2009 | 389 | |
| Orthodox Church adding stained glass window [Orthodox] Englewood Herald, Colorado - Next month, St. Herman Orthodox Christian Church at 991 W. Prentice Ave. in Littleton becomes what is though to be the only Orthodox church with a stained glass window. |
Nov 24 2009 | 541 | |
| At last, Christians draw a line in the sand against their PC secularist persecutors [Orthodox] Telegraph, UK- By Gerald Warner- Warner is an author, broadcaster, columnist and polemical commentator who writes about politics, religion, history, culture and society in general: At long last, Christian leaders have faced up to their persecutors in the secularist, socialist, One-World, PC, UN-promoted axis of evil and said: No more. In the popular metaphor, they have drawn a line in the sand. For harassed, demoralised faithful in the pews it will come as the long-awaited call to resistance and an earnest that their leaders are no longer willing to lie down supinely to be run over by the anti-Christian juggernaut. |
Nov 24 2009 | 538 | |
| Orthodox pilgrim center in Bari transferred to Russian Orthodox Church [Orthodox] Interfax - A ceremony of the transfer of an Orthodox pilgrim center in Bari, Italy, to the Russian Orthodox Church's management took place at the Patriarch's residence in Moscow. |
Nov 24 2009 | 483 | |
| The icon of the Virgin Mary has flown over the Earth with the sacred procession [Orthodox] Interfax - Unusual sacred procession round the Earth is made with the icon of Virgin Mary "The Sign". |
Nov 24 2009 | 460 | |
| Eliminate "God" from national anthem. The Russian Communists against Putin and patriarchate [Orthodox] A parliamentary deputy maintains reference to God undermines national unity, discriminates against non-Christian religions and does not respect the feelings of atheists. For the vice-president of the chamber, Sliska, it is a "rude initiative”. The Patriarchate of Moscow: the majority accept this anthem so "there is no reason to remove the sentence that mentions God." |
Nov 24 2009 | 443 | |
| The funeral of the Priest Daniil Sysoyev [Orthodox] Interfax --Moscow, November 23, Interfax - This Monday Orthodox Moscow has said farewell to the Priest Daniil Sysoyev killed the last week in the Apostle Thomas church where he was a prior. At Thursday night Father Daniil has been shot by the unknown person, got gunshot wounds in a head and breast. This crime became one of the most impudent for the last time and has caused a great public resonance: there was no case for more than half a century since Stalin reprisals when representatives of the Orthodox clergy have been shot in the Russian capital. For the last 19 years Father Daniil became the 25th Orthodox priest killed in Russia. The burial service has taken place today in the Saint Peter and Paul church in Moscow. The Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia has also arrived to say farewell to the Priest Daniil. After the burial service the cleric was buried on the Kuntsevskoye cemetery in Moscow. Within last days the body of Father Daniil was in the Apostle Thomas church where some thousand of believers have said farewell to him. Father Daniil was known for his active missionary work, particularly among non-Orthodox, and also for his bright polemic performances. For the last years he repeatedly received threats from radicals. According to the investigation, the murder has been made on religious reasons. |
Nov 23 2009 | 692 | |
| Cyprus Orthodox Church sues Turkey over occupied north [Orthodox] Associated Press--Cyprus' Greek Orthodox church says it has sued Turkey for allegedly preventing worship at religious sites in the breakaway Turkish Cypriot north of the divided island. |
Nov 22 2009 | 527 | |
| Murdered Moscow priest laid to rest amid tight security [Orthodox] MOSCOW, November 23 (RIA Novosti) A Moscow priest who was shot down by a masked gunman last week was laid to rest at a church cemetery in the capital's west amid tight security. Relatives and more than 100 other people came to the funeral ceremony holding flowers and candles to pay their last respects to Father Daniil Sysoyev, who was shot down in his church on Thursday evening. |
Nov 22 2009 | 591 | |
| Masked Gunman Kills Moscow Priest in Russian Orthodox Church [Orthodox] ► (Bloomberg) -- A masked gunman killed a Russian Orthodox priest in a Moscow church, a crime that may be linked to the cleric’s “religious activities,” investigators said. |
Nov 19 2009 | 510 | |
| U.S. Christian Leaders to Issue Call to Defend Truth [Orthodox, Feature] ► Christian Post -- A group of prominent Orthodox, Catholic, and Evangelical Christian leaders will release a historic 4,700-word document Friday that addresses the sanctity of life, traditional marriage and religious liberty. The document, known as the Manhattan Declaration, issues a clarion call to Christians to adhere to their convictions and informs civil authorities that the signers will not – under any circumstance – abandon their Christian consciences. |
Nov 19 2009 | 410 | |
| Orthodox Church leader Daniel attends Serbian Patriarch funeral [Orthodox] Nine O'Clock Romania: Patriarch Daniel and a delegation of the Romanian Orthodox Church, attended yesterday’s funerals of Serbian Patriarch Pavle, in Belgrade, the Romanian Patriarchy informs, quoted by Agerpres. |
Nov 19 2009 | 453 | |
| New Somerville pastor touts modern applications for Old World teachings [Orthodox] Somerville Journal, MA...This is a community that has an amazing and rich heritage, said Fr. Panteleimon Klostri, who was been the pastor at Dormition of the Virgin Mary for a month. They want to preserve it and pass new memories onto their kids. |
Nov 19 2009 | 414 | |
| Researcher says text proves Shroud of Turin real [Orthodox, Orthodox/Catholic] ROME -- A Vatican researcher has rekindled the age-old debate over the Shroud of Turin, saying that faint writing on the linen proves it was the burial cloth of Jesus. Barbara Frale, a researcher at the Vatican archives, says in a new book that she used computer-enhanced images of the shroud to decipher faintly written words in Greek, Latin and Aramaic scattered across the cloth. |
Nov 19 2009 | 563 | |
| Funeral of Patriarch Pavle [Orthodox] Hundreds of thousands of people joined a somber funeral procession Thursday for Patriarch Pavle, the leader of the Serbian Orthodox Church through its post-Communist revival. The frail-looking Pavle, known here as "the walking saint," had called for peace and conciliation during the Balkan wars. "People have poured like a river only to touch him." |
Nov 18 2009 | 570 | |
| Serbian Orthodox patriarch buried [Orthodox] BBC-- Half a million people have lined the streets to pay respects to the head of the Serbian Orthodox Church, Patriarch Pavle, who has been buried in Belgrade. |
Nov 18 2009 | 514 | |
| Orthodox Christians View Icons as “Windows to Heaven” [Orthodox] ► Icons are a glorification of the incarnation of the Lord, since they remind us that Christ rescued man from his sins and death. Because Christ took on human flesh, we can see Him. His face can be portrayed on wood with paint. |
Nov 17 2009 | 409 | |
| IOCC Sunday – November 22 – A Day of Sharing [IOCC] ► You can make a difference in the lives of millions of children around the world who dream of a brighter tomorrow. |
Nov 17 2009 | 238 | |
| Greek Church acts on crucifix ban [Orthodox, Orthodox/Catholic] ► BBC - The Greek Orthodox Church is urging Christians across Europe to unite in an appeal against a ban on crucifixes in classrooms in Italy. |
Nov 17 2009 | 466 | |
| Press Releases: Serbia: The November 19, 2009 Funeral of Patriarch Pavle [Orthodox] ► The United States expresses its condolences to the members of the Serbian Orthodox Church ... |
Nov 17 2009 | 450 | |
| Serbs mourn Patriarch Pavle [Orthodox] ► Thousands of people waited on long lines Monday to pay their respects to the late Serbian Orthodox Church Patriarch Pavle at a church in Belgrade. |
Nov 16 2009 | 495 | |
| Serbian Orthodox Patriarch Pavle dies ► BELGRADE (Reuters) - Patriarch Pavle, who headed the Serbian Orthodox Church during the breakup of Yugoslavia in the 1990s as Serbs warred with neighbors of other faiths, died on Sunday, a top church official said. |
Nov 16 2009 | 405 | |
| Russian writer Dostoevsky is represented on the icon in the Resurrection Cathedral in Kazakhstan [Orthodox] ► Semey, November 17, Interfax – The great Russian writer Feodor Dostoevsky is stored on the icon in the Resurrection Cathedral of the Kazakhstan city of Semey (former Semipalatinsk), local regional specialist Pavel Zhukov confirms. |
Nov 16 2009 | 413 | |
| Cardinal Sodano Pope’s envoy at Patriarch Pavle’s funeral [Orthodox, Orthodox/Catholic] ► Radio Srbija - Pope Benedict XVI has appointed Cardinal Angelo Sodano his representative at the funeral of Serbian Patriarch Pavle. Sodano, the dean of the Cardinal Collegium, will be heading a Catholic church delegation on Thursday at the funeral service for the Patriarch in front of the Great St Sava’s Church in Belgrade. |
Nov 16 2009 | 486 | |
| Site update delay [Site News] | Nov 10 2009 | 447 | |
| Couple Give $1 Million to St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church in Merrillville,Ind. [Orthodox] ► MERRILLVILLE, Ind. (AP) - The will of a northwest Indiana couple leaves more than $1 million to their church. |
Nov 10 2009 | 631 | |
| Man and the God-Man [Orthodox] ► From Sebastian Press - "Father Justin Popovich, pan-orthodox witness to the God-revealed and Christ-given Eternal Truth, whose testimony can be even seen within this collection of his articles - that "the mystery of Truth is not in material things, not in ideas, not in symbols, but in Personhood, namely the Theanthropic Person of the Lord Christ, Who said: I am the Truth (John 14:6), Truth perfect, never diminished, always one and the same in its complete fullness - yesterday, today, and forever (Heb.13:8)." |
Nov 09 2009 | 576 | |
| Russian bomb physicist Ginzburg dead at 93 [Orthodox] ► (AFP) An avowed atheist, he criticised the growing influence of the Russian Orthodox Church even as many of his countrymen were turning to the church after the downfall of official Soviet atheism. |
Nov 09 2009 | 476 | |
| Report Exposes Forced Conversions of Christian Women in Egypt [Coptic] ► Christian Post - - A new pioneer report, released Tuesday, sheds light on the often deliberately ignored problem of Christian women in Egypt being abducted, forced into Muslim marriages and coerced into converting to Islam. |
Nov 09 2009 | 557 | |
| On Social Justice - St Basil the Great [SVS] ► St Basil's homilies on the subject of wealth and poverty, although delivered in the fourth century, remain utterly fresh and contemporary. Whether you possess great wealth or have modest means, at the heart of St Basil's message stands the maxim: Simplify your life, so you have something to share with others. |
Nov 08 2009 | 556 | |
| Bulgarian Orthodox Church observes the Day of St. Archangel Michael [Orthodox] ► Focus News Agency - Sofia. Sunday the Bulgarian Orthodox Church observes the Day of St. Archangel Michael – who is viewed as the field commander of the Army of God. |
Nov 07 2009 | 486 | |
| Russian Monasticism After Communism [Orthodox] ► Interview With Orthodox Monk on Old and New Challenges |
Nov 07 2009 | 731 | |
| OCN Light: The Patriarch's Visit to America [OCN] ► On this week's CRTL, friend of the show Dr. Elizabeth Prodromou returns to talk with Fr. Chris about Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew's recent trip to the United States, and what it means for Orthodox Christians here in the United States and around the world. Also on the show, join Rod Dreher of the Dallas Morning News and Fr. Chris for another episode of Just Thinking as they discuss the upcoming holiday of Christmas. |
Nov 06 2009 | 680 | |
| US Catholic, Orthodox prelates criticize Cardinal Kasper’s milestone Ravenna document [Orthodox, Orthodox/Catholic] ► Critical resonse - Abandoning the diplomatic language typical of ecumenical pronouncements, the North American Orthodox-Catholic Theological Consultation, chaired by Archbishop Gregory Aymond of New Orleans and Greek Orthodox Metropolitan Maximos of Pittsburgh, has issued a candid critique of the 2007 “Ravenna document,” a modest milestone in Catholic-Orthodox ecumenical relations. |
Nov 04 2009 | 742 | |
| IOCC Executive Summary -- October 2009 [IOCC] ► In this report: For millions of people in the developing world, education is a rare privilege, not a right. For those who have been given that privilege, what better way to express gratitude than by using that education to benefit and enrich others? This was driven home to me during a meaningful encounter on my recent trip to review IOCC's work in Lebanon, Syria and Jordan. |
Nov 03 2009 | 249 | |
| French and Russians in battle over ownership of Russian Orthodox cathedral [Orthodox] ► In the news--Worshippers in the French city of Nice took on the Russian state on Monday in a court battle over the ownership of the biggest Russian Orthodox cathedral outside the mother country. |
Nov 03 2009 | 594 | |
| Russian Church celebrates feast of Our Lady of Kazan icon [Orthodox] ► In the news--The Russian Orthodox Church celebrates on Wednesday an icon of the Mother of God particularly popular in the country. |
Nov 03 2009 | 459 | |
| OCN 2009 - Year of Changes and Challenges [OCN] 2009 has been a year of extraordinary change for us as individuals, as families and even as a Church. Regardless of how many changes we are confronted with, we can always turn to our Faith for inspiration, guidance and comfort. Orthodoxy, by its very nature, is the unchanging, guiding light that helps us through life. |
Nov 02 2009 | 484 | |
| President Obama Hosts Spiritual Father of 300 Million Orthodox Christians at the White House [Orthodox] His All Holiness is known as the "Green Patriarch" for being a leading environmentalist, and hosted a conference on the environment in New Orleans when he arrived in the United States almost two weeks ago. |
Nov 02 2009 | 670 | |
| Ecumenical Patriarch brings 'green' views to D.C. [Orthodox] Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew arrived in Washington on Sunday night bearing the standard as the world's foremost religious leader on environmental issues. "It's like the pope coming to our church," says the Rev. Kosmas Karavellas, protopresbyter (pastor) of Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church on Riva Road, who will also host a dinner for 500 guests. "This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for our church." |
Nov 01 2009 | 541 | |
| Russian Church commemorates Apostle Luke [Orthodox] The Russian Orthodox Church on Saturday commemorated St. Luke, who wrote one of the four Gospels and the book of the Acts of the Apostles in the New Testament. The Holy Apostle and Evangelist Luke is known as the founder of Christian iconography. The first icon he wrote depicted the Mother of God. He also painted icons of his companion St. Paul and of St. Peter. |
Nov 01 2009 | 567 | |
| Orthodox Christians celebrate independence in America [Orthodox] Orthodox bishops in America are now free to use the A-word. That's autocephaly -- meaning a self-governing church that doesn't answer to an authority overseas. |
Oct 31 2009 | 553 | |
| Ingushetia, another Chechnya for the Kremlin [Feature] Maksharip Aushev, an Ingush businessman and civil opposition leader, was murdered by unknown gunmen last Sunday. His death is the latest in an ongoing series that has turned Ingushetia, the small Russian republic in the North Caucasus, into the most dangerous place in the Russian federation. For some observers, it has already become another Chechnya. |
Oct 31 2009 | 441 | |
| The Call: Second century Christianity [OCN] On this week's CRTL podcast, Fr. Demetrios Tonias will continue with the second of a four part series. We'll be discussing Christianity and Judaism in the first four centuries, which is something many of us don't know a great deal about. This segment will focus on second century Christianity. In a short segment, Fr. Stelyois Muksuris will discuss Escatology & Divine Liturgy. |
Oct 31 2009 | 298 | |
| Reaching Uganda Orphans [IOCC] Dawn breaks along the central plain of Uganda, about 60 kilometers north of the capitol Kampala. Far off the main road linking Kampala with the Lake Victoria commercial port of Jinja, children lie in wait near the trenched-ditches along dirt roads, waiting for white ants to climb out of their hills before the heat of the sun drives the insects underground again. With weathered plastic cups in hand they hope to catch as many of these delicacies as possible to bring home for meals. |
Oct 29 2009 | 313 | |
| Ecumenical Patriarch Receives Honorary Degree from Fordham University [Orthodox] Fordham University conferred an honorary degree upon His All Holiness Bartholomew, Archbishop of Constantinople, New Rome and Ecumenical Patriarch, on Oct. 27 at the Rose Hill campus in the Bronx. |
Oct 28 2009 | 638 | |
| Bulgaria PM Congratulates Patriarch Maxim on 95th Birthday [Orthodox] Prime Minister Boyko Borisov congratulated His Holiness Patriarch Maxim on the occasion of his 95th birthday, the government press office announced Thursday. |
Oct 28 2009 | 473 | |
| Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew meets with US Primates [Orthodox, SCOBA] | Oct 27 2009 | 737 | |
| Long, but with no alternative, the march of ecumenical dialogue [Orthodox, Orthodox/Catholic] | Oct 26 2009 | 495 | |
| Catholics and Orthodox Express "Sadness" over Swedish Lutheran Decision to Embrace Homosexual "Marriage" [Orthodox, Orthodox/Catholic] | Oct 26 2009 | 590 | |
| Orthodox in US explore possibility of unifying [Orthodox] | Oct 25 2009 | 596 | |
| The Call: Expectations and Entitlement in Marriage [OCN] | Oct 24 2009 | 323 | |
| Bulgarian Orthodox prelate affirms desire for unity [Orthodox, Orthodox/Catholic] | Oct 23 2009 | 476 | |
| Orthodox-Catholic Commission studies issue of primacy [Orthodox, Orthodox/Catholic] | Oct 23 2009 | 503 | |
| Bartholomew I addresses Mississippi River Symposium [Orthodox] | Oct 23 2009 | 565 | |
| Vatican sees closer relationship with the Russian Orthodox Church [Orthodox, Orthodox/Catholic] | Oct 23 2009 | 578 | |
| Bartholomew I lands in New Orleans to begin patriarchial visit [Orthodox] | Oct 21 2009 | 586 | |
| Ecumenical Patriarch to visit US [Orthodox] | Oct 20 2009 | 567 | |
| Greek Prime Minister meets with Archbishop Chrysostomos II of Cyprus [Orthodox] ►Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou meets with Archbishop Chrysostomos II (Photo) |
Oct 19 2009 | 360 | |
| Metropolitan Zizoulas: Defend ecumenical dialogue against those who oppose it [Orthodox, Orthodox/Catholic] | Oct 18 2009 | 647 | |
| The Call: Purpose of Suffering [OCN] | Oct 15 2009 | 445 | |
| Christian Father Arrested for Rescuing Daughter from Muslim Husband [Coptic] | Oct 13 2009 | 698 | |
| Putin gives icon to Orthodox church in Beijing [Orthodox] | Oct 12 2009 | 741 | |
| Russian experts to restore an oldest Egyptian church [Orthodox] | Oct 12 2009 | 637 | |
| Seeking Christian unity in an Orthodox setting [Orthodox]
Full text of the address by Metropolitan Prof. Dr Gennadios of Sassima on "Called to be the One Church" |
Oct 11 2009 | 626 | |
| The Russian Orthodox Church's emerging role [Orthodox] | Oct 07 2009 | 624 | |
| Bulgaria Church Organizes Anti-Jehovah's Witnesses March [Orthodox] | Oct 07 2009 | 793 | |
| Ethiopian Patriarch addresses Africa Synod [Ethiopian] | Oct 06 2009 | 843 | |
| Orthodox Ukrainians promise mass actions of protest if the Constantinople Patriarchate recognizes dissenters [Orthodox] | Oct 04 2009 | 821 | |
| IOCC Responds To Asia Pacific Disasters [IOCC] | Oct 03 2009 | 723 | |
| More Protestants Find a Home in the Antiochian Orthodox Church [Orthodox] | Oct 02 2009 | 967 | |
| International Conference In Paris: The Legacy of Father Alexander Schmemann [SVS] | Oct 01 2009 | 790 | |
| Greek court gives suspended sentences to rebel monks who refuse to leave monastery [Orthodox] | Oct 01 2009 | 848 | |
| Christian tombs desecrated in an historic Istanbul cemetery [Orthodox] | Sep 21 2009 | 756 | |
| Russian Orthodox Prelate says time for solidarity [Orthodox] | Sep 21 2009 | 845 | |
| Vatican sees end to tensions with Russian Orthodox [Orthodox] | Sep 17 2009 | 828 | |
| Council of Orthodox Christian Churches, Wright & Filippis to sponsor charity basketball game Oct. 8 to benefit Paralyzed Veteran [Orthodox] | Sep 17 2009 | 796 | |
| Metropolitan Hilarion brings main shrine of Russian Church Abroad to Russia [Orthodox] | Sep 15 2009 | 779 | |
| Is Catholic-Orthodox Unity in Sight? [Orthodox, Orthodox/Catholic] | Sep 15 2009 | 1564 | |
| First visit to Rome of Archbishop Hilarion [Orthodox, Orthodox/Catholic] | Sep 15 2009 | 902 | |
| Patriarch Kirill thanks Dmitry Medvedev for taking care of people [Orthodox] | Sep 15 2009 | 749 | |
| Orthodox Christian Faithful Meet at Unity Conference [Orthodox] | Sep 11 2009 | 411 | |
| More than 70 per cent of Russians in favour of teaching Orthodox culture in schools [Orthodox] | Sep 06 2009 | 703 | |
| Russia's Patriarch Increasingly Becoming Major Force In Politics [Orthodox] | Sep 05 2009 | 579 | |
| Patriarch Kirill to Islamic states: More attention to Christian minorities [Orthodox] | Sep 04 2009 | 799 | |
| The Call: Unity in America… Is it on the horizon? [OCN] | Sep 04 2009 | 1040 | |
| Egypt Muslim Council: Building of Churches is 'Sin' Against God [Coptic] | Sep 01 2009 | 1075 | |
| Patriarch Kirill expresses support for WCC efforts [Orthodox] | Sep 01 2009 | 835 | |
| Agreement between Turkey and Armenia to open diplomatic relations [Armenian] | Aug 31 2009 | 701 | |
| Ukraine Orthodox church seeks independence [Orthodox] | Aug 30 2009 | 771 | |
| The Call: Faith, Works and Salvation [OCN] | Aug 27 2009 | 500 | |
| One Year After War, Displaced Georgians Face Hardships [IOCC] | Aug 26 2009 | 441 | |
| Orthodox Church condemns Madonna gig in Bulgaria [Orthodox] | Aug 25 2009 | 947 | |
| Religion is back in Russian schools, but under the aegis of the Kremlin [Orthodox] | Aug 19 2009 | 826 | |
| Russia Now: Hopes for unity after Moscow Patriarch Kirill’s visit to Ukraine [Orthodox] | Aug 19 2009 | 857 | |
| Metropolitan Jonah hopes factions can unify [Orthodox] | Aug 14 2009 | 1340 | |
| The Call: The Story of Creation: How the Fathers Understood Genesis [OCN] | Aug 13 2009 | 543 | |
| Metropolitan visits 39th St. Herman pilgrimage [Orthodox] | Aug 12 2009 | 788 | |
| Prayer service honoring patron saint of African-Americans [Orthodox] | Aug 11 2009 | 786 | |
| Russian, Georgian patriarchs plea for peace year after Ossetia war [Orthodox] | Aug 11 2009 | 895 | |
| FOCUS North America Extends Domestic Aid with Hundreds of Orthodox Youth Outreach Volunteers [Orthodox] | Aug 09 2009 | 476 | |
| Russian Patriarch's visit to Ukraine a triumph, say top aides [Orthodox] | Aug 06 2009 | 808 | |
| Kirill’s visit ends. Patriarch relates outcome to Medvedev [Orthodox] | Aug 06 2009 | 798 | |
| Russian Orthodox Patriarchs Rejects Calls for Independent Church in Ukraine [Orthodox] | Aug 05 2009 | 833 | |
| Patriarch Kirill vows to work for Russia-Ukraine unity [Orthodox] | Aug 04 2009 | 679 | |
| Moscow Patriarch, in Ukraine, reiterates unity call in face of divisions [Orthodox] | Aug 04 2009 | 815 | |
| The Call: Clash of Civilizations: East and West [OCN] | Aug 01 2009 | 524 | |
| Two New Books about Orthodox Christianity in America [Orthodox] | Aug 01 2009 | 814 | |
| Memory Eternal! + Metropolitan ILYAS Kurban [Orthodox] | Jul 31 2009 | 1357 | |
| Patriarch Kirill Laments treatment of Russian Orthodox in Ukraine [Orthodox] | Jul 29 2009 | 882 | |
| IOCC News and Needs [IOCC] | Jul 28 2009 | 399 | |
| Ukrainian Patriarch Filaret: No single Orthodox church in Ukraine [Orthodox] | Jul 28 2009 | 831 | |
| Yuscenko: Ukraine wants a national church independent of Moscow [Orthodox] | Jul 27 2009 | 812 | |
| Orthodox priest spread faith across region [Orthodox] | Jul 27 2009 | 720 | |
| Patriarch of Moscow visits Ukraine where the Orthodox Church is divided [Orthodox] | Jul 26 2009 | 787 | |
| Patriarch Kirill: No independent church in Ukraine [Orthodox] | Jul 26 2009 | 790 | |
| IOCC Educates Children to Prevent Domestic Violence [IOCC] | Jul 24 2009 | 374 | |
| Yushchenko insists on creation of local Orthodox church in Ukraine [Orthodox] | Jul 24 2009 | 816 | |
| Despite Europe's request, Ankara continues to waver on Religious Freedom [Orthodox] | Jul 22 2009 | 624 | |
| The Call: Monasticism in Modern America [OCN] | Jul 16 2009 | 749 | |
| Offer hope to crisis-hit world, European churches' leaders urge [Orthodox] | Jul 15 2009 | 657 | |
| Gifts of a divine talent [Orthodox] | Jul 15 2009 | 851 | |
| Russian Orthodox Church appeals to curb beer promotion [Orthodox] | Jul 14 2009 | 661 | |
| Controversy envelops Antiochian church [Orthodox] | Jul 14 2009 | 1421 | |
| Greek clergy circulate document on 'heresy of ecumenism' [Orthodox] | Jul 14 2009 | 1439 | |
| After War in Georgia, A Retiree Struggles to Rebuild His Life [IOCC] | Jul 14 2009 | 487 | |
| Russian Catholic official says conditions improve for church [Orthodox/Catholic] | Jul 13 2009 | 991 | |
| SCOBA gives FOCUS North America a “warm endorsement” for this “welcomed initiative” [Orthodox] | Jul 12 2009 | 940 | |
| Rome catacomb reveals "oldest" image of St Paul [Orthodox, Archaeology] | Jul 11 2009 | 1245 | |
| Constantinople and Moscow show unity [Orthodox] | Jul 10 2009 | 987 | |
| Science confirms tomb contains mortal remains of Apostle Paul, says Pope [Feature] | Jun 28 2009 | 1026 | |
| Where's the Bible Ark? [Ethiopian] | Jun 27 2009 | 1032 | |
| Orthodox extend hand to Duncan's new Anglican Church [Orthodox] | Jun 24 2009 | 960 | |
| Russian Orthodox priests to exercise spiritual influence over debtors [Orthodox] | Jun 23 2009 | 872 | |
| St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary to Appear on the Economic Report [SVS] | Jun 21 2009 | 903 | |
| St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary presents a real time webcast of conference on the future of Orthodoxy in America [Orthodox, SVS] | Jun 18 2009 | 919 | |
| IOCC - World Refugee Day [IOCC] | Jun 18 2009 | 604 | |
| Historic Orthodox decision, migrant communities to have their own bishops’ conferences [Orthodox] | Jun 15 2009 | 1687 | |
| Patriarch connects to Russian youth using 'mega-church style' [Orthodox] | Jun 14 2009 | 1022 | |
| Russian Orthodox Church opposed the secular monopoly [Orthodox] | Jun 10 2009 | 875 | |
| Israeli Christians: Oil-streaked icon 'miracle' [Orthodox] | Jun 09 2009 | 1640 | |
| Russian Orthodox Church is concerned with the ambitions of the Constantinople Patriarchate in France [Orthodox] | Jun 08 2009 | 818 | |
| Orthodox and Catholic Churches should abandon competition - Moscow Patriarchate figure [Orthodox, Orthodox/Catholic] | Jun 08 2009 | 1411 | |
| Gaza: Trauma Therapy Brings Life Back to Children [IOCC] | Jun 02 2009 | 578 | |
| Benedict XVI Meets with Ukraine's President Yushchenko [Orthodox, Orthodox/Catholic] | Jun 02 2009 | 926 | |
| Patriarch Kirill: Russia has a long way to go until today's formally Orthodox laity becomes committed believers [Orthodox] | Jun 01 2009 | 788 | |
| Archbishop Hilarion contemplates the establishment of new local Orthodox Churches [Orthodox] | Jun 01 2009 | 875 | |
| Ethiopia: lifting the mystery on rock churches 'built by angels' [Ethiopian] | Jun 01 2009 | 894 | |
| Orthodox parish finds strength in diversity, history [Orthodox] | May 30 2009 | 763 | |
| Standing Conference of the Oriental Orthodox Churches in America holds spring meeting [Armenian, Syriac] | May 29 2009 | 1259 | |
| The Call _The Ascension [OCN] | May 29 2009 | 541 | |
| Orthodox Priest Says Faith Is Not Dead in Russia [Orthodox, Orthodox/Catholic] | May 28 2009 | 804 | |
| Christian ecumenical group claims progress on a common Easter [Orthodox, Feature] | May 28 2009 | 872 | |
| 100 days of Patriarch Kirill [Orthodox] | May 26 2009 | 545 | |
| Orthodox bishops temporarily revoke Mitro Repo’s office as priest [Orthodox] | May 26 2009 | 944 | |
| Russian Orthodox temple blessed in Rome [Orthodox] | May 25 2009 | 763 | |
| Orthodoxy in America Summer Conference [Orthodox, SVS] | May 25 2009 | 534 | |
| Scientific Symposium in Memory of Archbishop Iakovos of North and South America (Thessaloníki, Greece) [Orthodox] | May 22 2009 | 668 | |
| The Call: Memorial Day [OCN] | May 22 2009 | 521 | |
| Communique of the Holy Assembly of Bishops of the Serbian Orthodox Church [Orthodox] | May 21 2009 | 780 | |
| Benedict XVI Welcomes Bulgaria President and Orthodox Prelates [Orthodox, Orthodox/Catholic] | May 21 2009 | 1130 | |
| Italy recovers lost Byzantine frescoes from Greece [Orthodox, Archaeology] | May 19 2009 | 865 | |
| Patriarch Kirill to hold mass meetings with young Russians in May [Orthodox] | May 19 2009 | 703 | |
| Pilgrimage to Saint Tikhon of Zadonsk Monastery opens May 22 [Orthodox] | May 19 2009 | 632 | |
| IOCC Executive Summary April 2009 [IOCC] | May 19 2009 | 486 | |
| Roman Catholics, Greek Orthodox Share Celebration [Orthodox, Orthodox/Catholic] | May 16 2009 | 1120 | |
| Pope Meets with Orthodox, Armenian Churches [Orthodox, Orthodox/Catholic] | May 16 2009 | 1033 | |
| Benedict XVI's Address at Orthodox Patriarchate [Orthodox, Orthodox/Catholic] | May 16 2009 | 1024 | |
| Religion key to foreign policy, says HKS speaker [Orthodox] | May 14 2009 | 647 | |
| Bartholomew I appeals to the European Court in Strasbourg against Ankara [Orthodox] | May 13 2009 | 1245 | |
| Presvytera Takes Leap of Faith [IOCC] | May 12 2009 | 867 | |
| Vandals cut pagan graffitti into lawn of Orthodox church [Orthodox] | May 11 2009 | 786 | |
| Church follows in missionary footsteps of ancient saints [Orthodox] | May 10 2009 | 791 | |
| Pope pays tribute to Eastern churches in Holy Land [Orthodox/Catholic] | May 10 2009 | 829 | |
| Georgian opposition agrees to talks on stalemate [Orthodox] | May 08 2009 | 637 | |
| EU and church urge calm in Georgia after violence [Orthodox] | May 07 2009 | 555 | |
| Archbishop lawyers accuse newspaper of trying to discredit church [Orthodox] | May 07 2009 | 725 | |
| St. Vladimir's Seminary Men's Choir on the road [SVS] | May 06 2009 | 849 | |
| Patriarch Kirill believes victory in World War II is both people’s heroism and God’s miracle [Orthodox] | May 06 2009 | 654 | |
| Deacon Thomas Guerry ordained Greek Orthodox priest [Orthodox] | May 05 2009 | 945 | |
| Archpastoral Reflections of His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios for May 2009 [Orthodox] | May 05 2009 | 607 | |
| Belarus ideal venue for Catholic-Orthodox summit [Orthodox, Orthodox/Catholic] | May 05 2009 | 770 | |
| Orthodox Christian groups to sponsor seminar on: A Black Man's Discovery of the Ancient Christian Church [Orthodox] | May 05 2009 | 1341 | |
| The Call: The Eucharist [OCN] | Apr 30 2009 | 596 | |
| Metropolitan of the Orthodox Church in America prays in Valaam where he took monastic vows [Orthodox] | Apr 29 2009 | 873 | |
| Benedict XVI speaks on Patriarch Germanus of Constantinople [Orthodox/Catholic] | Apr 28 2009 | 782 | |
| IOCC: Swine Flu Precautions [IOCC] | Apr 28 2009 | 1119 | |
| Belarus Orthodox Church marks 'Radunitsa' (Day of Rejoicing) to commemorate the departed [Orthodox] | Apr 28 2009 | 693 | |
| Metropolitan Gerasimos of San Francisco defends the Ecumenical Patriarchate [Orthodox] | Apr 27 2009 | 817 | |
| What's wrong with this picture? Caption competition [Competition] | Apr 26 2009 | 783 | |
| Belarus leader meets Pope in landmark trip (Updated) [Orthodox, Orthodox/Catholic] | Apr 26 2009 | 987 | |
| Patriarch Kirill urges Orthodox Church in America to active missionary work [Orthodox] | Apr 26 2009 | 691 | |
| Obama recalls Armenian genocide, but avoids using the word, disliked by the Turks [Armenian] | Apr 25 2009 | 564 | |
| Armenian genocide, gas obstruct agreement between Ankara and Yerevan [Armenian] | Apr 25 2009 | 662 | |
| The Call:Orthodox Christian Prison Ministries [OCN] | Apr 24 2009 | 525 | |
| History of Ethiopian Church Presence in Jerusalem [Ethiopian] | Apr 24 2009 | 864 | |
| Belarus could be fine place for Moscow Patriarch meeting with Pope - official [Orthodox] | Apr 23 2009 | 668 | |
| Patriarch Kirill addresses his flock with a Paschal message [Orthodox] | Apr 21 2009 | 565 | |
| Russian Church asks WCAR to introduce Christianophobia notion in intl law [Orthodox] | Apr 21 2009 | 633 | |
| Despite some difficulties Orthodox Easter joyfully celebrated across the Middle East [Orthodox] | Apr 20 2009 | 745 | |
| Pontiff Sends Easter Greetings to Eastern Churches [Orthodox] | Apr 20 2009 | 611 | |
| Two Coptic Christians killed on the eve of Orthodox Pascha [Coptic] | Apr 19 2009 | 976 | |
| Orthodox mark 'Holy Fire' of Easter (Pascha) in Jerusalem [Orthodox] | Apr 17 2009 | 1023 | |
| The Call: OCN's Weekly Newsletter: Come Receive the Light [OCN] | Apr 16 2009 | 475 | |
| Russian Orthodox Church gives more power to Patriarch [Orthodox] | Apr 15 2009 | 598 | |
| ORTHODOX CHRISTIANS TO OBSERVE EASTER (PASCHA) APRIL 19, 2009 [Orthodox] | Apr 15 2009 | 712 | |
| The completion of the Archbishop Anastasios and Archbishop Demetrios Missionary Training Center [OCMC] | Apr 14 2009 | 644 | |
| Patriarch denounces Nato, opposes Kosovo independence [Orthodox] | Apr 13 2009 | 799 | |
| Coptic Church issues first conversion certificate [Coptic] | Apr 12 2009 | 1016 | |
| The Call: OCN's Weekly Newsletter: Holy Week [OCN] | Apr 10 2009 | 467 | |
| Moscow Patriarchate disagrees with Constantinople's special position in the Orthodox world [Orthodox] | Apr 10 2009 | 1137 | |
| Orthodox Chanting [Orthodox] | Apr 10 2009 | 715 | |
| IOCC's Executive report March 2009 [IOCC] | Apr 09 2009 | 471 | |
| TV Special to Feature Orthodox Church's Easter Observance [Orthodox] | Apr 09 2009 | 732 | |
| Field Diary: Gaza's Orthodox Community [IOCC] | Apr 09 2009 | 534 | |
| New Candidate Orientation Prepares Five Future OCMC Missionaries [OCMC] | Apr 08 2009 | 474 | |
| Fr. Peter Gillquist interviews Metropolitan Philip of the Antiochian Archdiocese [Orthodox] The Word magazine April 2009 edition in PDF format.
The Word magazine |
Apr 07 2009 | 759 | |
| The Moscow Patriarchate approves of Pope's uncompromising position on ethics [Orthodox] | Apr 06 2009 | 497 | |
| Russian Orthodox Church a growing political force [Orthodox] | Apr 04 2009 | 711 | |
| Orthodox Church in America elects new bishop [Orthodox] | Apr 03 2009 | 835 | |
| The Call: OCN's Weekly Newsletter: Theosis [OCN] | Apr 03 2009 | 559 | |
| The Moscow revolution: Kirill and the Curia [Orthodox] | Apr 02 2009 | 689 | |
| Jade Music and The Georgian Association in the United States Bring You: Sacred Georgian Chants [Orthodox, Media/Arts] | Apr 01 2009 | 647 | |
| Orthodoxy beyond Limits [Orthodox, Media/Arts] | Apr 01 2009 | 551 | |
| Russian Orthodox pick Oxford-educated cleric for top post [Orthodox] | Apr 01 2009 | 754 | |
| Happy Volunteer Week! IOCC Volunteer April News [IOCC] | Apr 01 2009 | 551 | |
| Russian Church suggests using Internet to promote positive ideals [Orthodox] | Mar 30 2009 | 511 | |
| Bishop Hilarion becomes Moscow Patriarchate Department for External Church Relations chief [Orthodox] | Mar 30 2009 | 878 | |
| Field Diary: Getting Into Gaza [IOCC] | Mar 30 2009 | 530 | |
| President Obama Welcomes Archbishop, Hosts March 25 Celebration at the White House [Orthodox] | Mar 27 2009 | 682 | |
| Leader of Largest Greek American Association Displeased With Management of Greek Independence Day Event at White House [Orthodox] | Mar 27 2009 | 928 | |
| The Call: OCN's Weekly Newsletter: Life, Faith and Art [OCN] | Mar 27 2009 | 575 | |
| Obama the Great? President celebrates Greek day [Orthodox] | Mar 25 2009 | 817 | |
| Land deal involving Greek Patriarchate goes to court [Orthodox] | Mar 24 2009 | 688 | |
| Russian church not yet feeling 'full pain' of crisis says Patriarch [Orthodox] | Mar 24 2009 | 839 | |
| Bulgaria PM Stanishev Calls for Church Unity [Orthodox] | Mar 22 2009 | 723 | |
| Moscow Patriarchate supports position of Pope Benedict XVI rejecting condoms [Orthodox, Orthodox/Catholic] | Mar 20 2009 | 607 | |
| Combating the ‘Silent Killers’ Among Syria’s Iraqi Refugees [IOCC] | Mar 19 2009 | 495 | |
| Are you on Facebook? Help IOCC [IOCC] | Mar 19 2009 | 544 | |
| The Call: Theology of Prayer [OCN] | Mar 19 2009 | 595 | |
| Patriarch Says Chiara Lubich Was Gift For Orthodox [Orthodox, Orthodox/Catholic] | Mar 18 2009 | 845 | |
| St Nicholas Orthodox Church Destroyed at Ground Zero Is Still at Square One [Orthodox] | Mar 18 2009 | 842 | |
| A child’s guide to iconography that old and young will enjoy [Orthodox] | Mar 18 2009 | 752 | |
| Russia to take ownership of Orthodox church in Rome [Orthodox] | Mar 18 2009 | 684 | |
| Summer Conference to focus on past and future of the Orthodoxy in America (Jun 18-20) [SVS] | Mar 17 2009 | 790 | |
| Medvedev steers religions toward young people [Orthodox] | Mar 16 2009 | 553 | |
| St. Daniel’s bells toll in their home monastery eighty years afterwards [Orthodox] | Mar 16 2009 | 644 | |
| SVS faculty footprints: March 2009 [SVS] | Mar 15 2009 | 958 | |
| Journey begins toward convening of grand pan-Orthodox synod [Orthodox] | Mar 12 2009 | 1936 | |
| Register now for soul-stirring upcoming events in spring and summer 2009 at SVS! [Orthodox, SVS] | Mar 12 2009 | 928 | |
| Participants in meeting of Orthodox churches in Sofia release joint statement [Orthodox] | Mar 12 2009 | 950 | |
| Russian Patriarch Kirill calls on priests to reach out to young [Orthodox] | Mar 11 2009 | 562 | |
| Patriarch Kirill to visit local Orthodox Churches [Orthodox] | Mar 11 2009 | 664 | |
| Russian Church offers to help Kremlin weather crisis [Orthodox] | Mar 11 2009 | 790 | |
| ABC NETWORK TO AIR PASCHA: THE RESURRECTION OF CHRIST [Orthodox] | Mar 11 2009 | 1457 | |
| IOCC News & Needs/ Spring 2009 [IOCC] | Mar 11 2009 | 730 | |
| Holy Incarnation Orthodox Church to showcase redecorated sanctuary at open house on March 29 [Orthodox] | Mar 11 2009 | 575 | |
| IOCC Executive Summary -- February 2009 [IOCC] | Mar 10 2009 | 433 | |
| Defending the Faith - Battle Over a Christian Monastery Tests Turkey's Tolerance of Minorities [Syriac] | Mar 10 2009 | 770 | |
| OCMC 2009 Lenten Appeal Letter [IOCC] | Mar 10 2009 | 385 | |
| Council of Orthodox Christian Churches of Detroit sponsors 2009 Lenten Vespers series [Orthodox] | Mar 09 2009 | 692 | |
| Resurgent Georgian Church sees influence soar [Orthodox] | Mar 07 2009 | 861 | |
| SVS community retreats into rhythm of Great Lent [Orthodox] | Mar 06 2009 | 630 | |
| The Call: OCN's Weekly Newsletter: The newly elected Patriarch Kirril [OCN] | Mar 06 2009 | 922 | |
| Bishop Tikhon of Philadelphia continues Holy Synod investigation of St. Tikhon's Monastery and Seminary [Orthodox] | Mar 05 2009 | 1032 | |
| Joining the heavens and earth: Holy Cross dedicates new icon [Orthodox] | Mar 04 2009 | 958 | |
| OCF Just Love - Service Learning Newsletter [OCF] | Mar 04 2009 | 529 | |
| European court fines Turkey in Orthodox case [Orthodox] | Mar 03 2009 | 1106 | |
| Pope Notes "Nostalgia for Unity" With Orthodox [Orthodox, Orthodox/Catholic] | Mar 02 2009 | 1251 | |
| Italian shrine returned to Russian Orthodox Church [Orthodox] | Mar 01 2009 | 880 | |
| Pastor finds a home in Orthodox Christianity [Orthodox] | Feb 28 2009 | 2058 | |
| The Call: OCN's Weekly Newsletter: St. John the Compassionate [OCN] | Feb 28 2009 | 910 | |
| Bishop Savas to Direct Office of Church and Society [Orthodox] | Feb 27 2009 | 1215 | |
| Cardinal Sees Long Road Ahead With Greek Orthodox [Orthodox, Orthodox/Catholic] | Feb 26 2009 | 886 | |
| New U.S. Orthodox Church Metropolitan faces 'immense' task [Orthodox] | Feb 25 2009 | 757 | |
| Encyclical of SCOBA for the Feast of the Sunday of Orthodoxy [SCOBA] | Feb 23 2009 | 524 | |
| Local Orthodox pastor hits the airwaves [Orthodox] | Feb 23 2009 | 867 | |
| Georgian patriarch prompts population boom [Orthodox] | Feb 22 2009 | 928 | |
| Bulgaria's Christian Orthodox Honor All Souls Day [Orthodox] | Feb 21 2009 | 814 | |
| Primates greet new Patrriarch [Orthodox] | Feb 21 2009 | 803 | |
| IOCC Leads Orthodox Community Outreach in U.S. [IOCC] | Feb 20 2009 | 497 | |
| The Call: OCN's Weekly Newsletter: Jerusalem and Pascha [OCN] | Feb 20 2009 | 506 | |
| SCOBA Encyclical for the Sunday of Cheesefare and Mission Sunday [SCOBA] | Feb 19 2009 | 513 | |
| Scholar Discusses Future of Orthodox Christianity in America [Orthodox] | Feb 18 2009 | 1393 | |
| Coptic Pope joins 2,500 mourners at funeral for NJ priest [Coptic] | Feb 17 2009 | 1165 | |
| Patriarch Kirill Urges Collaboration Among Christians [Orthodox] | Feb 14 2009 | 806 | |
| Kirill Urges Collaboration Among Christians [Orthodox] | Feb 14 2009 | 757 | |
| The Call: OCN's Weekly Newsletter: Metropolitan Jonah Interview [OCN] | Feb 13 2009 | 914 | |
| Russia: no Orthodox, Catholic meeting yet [Orthodox] | Feb 13 2009 | 1054 | |
| Detroit-area Orthodox church council launches Web site [Orthodox] | Feb 12 2009 | 767 | |
| Emergency Appeal: IOCC Responds to Worst Australian Wildfires [IOCC] | Feb 12 2009 | 544 | |
| IOCC news summary [IOCC] | Feb 12 2009 | 597 | |
| Georgia: Faith is the fashion, as Church influence soars [Orthodox] | Feb 11 2009 | 1164 | |
| Patriarch Kirill meets Ye Xiaowen, China’s Religious Affairs minister [Orthodox] | Feb 11 2009 | 846 | |
| His Beatitude Jonah Visits the Orthodox Christian Mission Center [OCMC] | Feb 10 2009 | 897 | |
| Bulgarian President seeks Russian patriarch's assistance in Orthodox schism [Orthodox] | Feb 09 2009 | 762 | |
| Parisian priest hopes for Patriarch Kirill to unite Russian parishes in Europe in one structure [Orthodox] | Feb 09 2009 | 929 | |
| Ancient Bible Written in Syriac Found in Cyprus [Orthodox, Archaeology] | Feb 09 2009 | 1687 | |
| IOCC Expands Assistance to Gaza’s Families [IOCC] | Feb 08 2009 | 791 | |
| The Call: OCN's Weekly Newsletter: Blessed Augustine [OCN] | Feb 06 2009 | 920 | |
| Bartholomew I Foresees Orthodox Unity With Kirill [Orthodox] | Feb 06 2009 | 1056 | |
| Utah senators support Greek Orthodox Church leader [Orthodox] | Feb 05 2009 | 961 | |
| Most Russians approve new Patriarch - poll [Orthodox] | Feb 04 2009 | 847 | |
| Space station crew congratulates Patriarch Kirill on enthronement [Orthodox] | Feb 04 2009 | 808 | |
| Patriarch Kirill to give a new impulse to inter-Orthodox relations – Bishop Hilarion [Orthodox] | Feb 04 2009 | 1051 | |
| Georgian Orthodox Patriarch Seeks Medical Treatment in Germany [Orthodox] | Feb 04 2009 | 868 | |
| Bartholomew I: may Kirill's election foster common journey of Orthodox Churches [Orthodox] | Feb 03 2009 | 994 | |
| Pope to Patriarch: We Will Continue Cooperating [Orthodox, Orthodox/Catholic] | Feb 02 2009 | 885 | |
| Bartholomew highlights Greek philosophy, Christian roots [Orthodox] | Feb 02 2009 | 1120 | |
| Greeting to His Holiness Kirill on the day of his Enthronement [Orthodox] | Feb 02 2009 | 800 | |
| Russian Orthodox Church enthrones new Patriarch [Orthodox] | Feb 01 2009 | 1046 | |
| SCOBA Congratulates New Head of Russian Orthodox Church, Patriarch Kirill [Orthodox] | Jan 30 2009 | 807 | |
| Papal Address to Catholic-Orthodox Commission [Orthodox, Orthodox/Catholic] | Jan 30 2009 | 889 | |
| Benedict XVI Welcomes New Russian Patriarch [Orthodox, Orthodox/Catholic] | Jan 28 2009 | 976 | |
| Metropolitan Kirill is the new Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia [Orthodox] | Jan 27 2009 | 967 | |
| Mexican Exarchate elevated to Diocese [Orthodox] | Jan 27 2009 | 758 | |
| Exarcado de México Elevado a Diócesis [Español ] | Jan 27 2009 | 1058 | |
| Metropolitan Kirill elected head of Russian Orthodox Church [Orthodox] | Jan 26 2009 | 1084 | |
| Saving the monastery of Mor Gabriel, to guarantee a multicultural Turkey [Syriac] | Jan 25 2009 | 1074 | |
| Vote for new Moscow Patriarch set for tomorrow; three candidates running, Kirill favored [Orthodox] | Jan 25 2009 | 771 | |
| Orthodox Church bishops to elect new Patriarch [Orthodox] | Jan 24 2009 | 765 | |
| OCN's Weekly Newsletter: Christians in the Middle East [OCN] | Jan 23 2009 | 492 | |
| Moscow is braced for an Orthodox election shock [Orthodox] | Jan 23 2009 | 1003 | |
| Metropolitan Kirill denounces approaches in betrayal of Orthodoxy addressed to Church leaders [Orthodox] | Jan 23 2009 | 788 | |
| Possible contenders for next Russian Patriarch [Orthodox] | Jan 22 2009 | 915 | |
| Rome and Moscow Seen to Be Growing Closer [Orthodox, Orthodox/Catholic] | Jan 22 2009 | 794 | |
| The Church shouldn’t interfere in politics, but to tell people God’s truth – Metropolitan Kirill [Orthodox] | Jan 21 2009 | 815 | |
| Russian Church against compromise on belief-preaching with Catholics - Metropolitan Kirill [Orthodox] | Jan 21 2009 | 852 | |
| Metropolitan Kirill greets Obama, hopes for understanding in Russia-U.S. relations [Orthodox] | Jan 21 2009 | 727 | |
| Archpastoral Message Metropolitan Jonah for Sanctity of Life Sunday [Orthodox] | Jan 18 2009 | 943 | |
| Unity Week in Turkey where Christians are truly close to one another [Orthodox] | Jan 16 2009 | 976 | |
| Sviyazhsk: Orthodox treasures in Muslim republic [Orthodox] | Jan 15 2009 | 956 | |
| The Call: OCN's Weekly Newsletter: Oriental Orthodox [OCN] | Jan 15 2009 | 617 | |
| Order Your Mission Sunday Coin Boxes and Lesson Plans from OCMC Today! [OCMC] | Jan 14 2009 | 1010 | |
| Scotland's first Romanian Orthodox Church to open in Glasgow [Orthodox] | Jan 13 2009 | 1067 | |
| Metropolitan Kirill issues Christmas message [Orthodox] | Jan 13 2009 | 827 | |
| 40 day have passed since Patriarch Alexy’s death [Orthodox] | Jan 12 2009 | 1522 | |
| IOCC Delivers Emergency Food Supplies to Children in Gaza [IOCC] | Jan 09 2009 | 611 | |
| Conciliar Media Ministries Appoints Maddex President and CEO [Orthodox] | Jan 08 2009 | 548 | |
| IOCC: Preparing for a safer new year . . . [IOCC] | Jan 08 2009 | 820 | |
| The Call: OCN's Weekly Newsletter: Confession & Crisis in Gaza [OCN] | Jan 08 2009 | 657 | |
| Metropolitan Kirill congratulates believers on Orthodox Christmas [Orthodox] | Jan 05 2009 | 962 | |
| Photo Gallery of His Beatitude Metropolitan Jonah's Enthronement Now Available at OCN Web site [OCN] | Jan 04 2009 | 647 | |
| The Call: OCN's Weekly Newsletter: Bible and the Early Church [OCN] | Jan 04 2009 | 685 | |
| Patriarch Alexy II urged to live the commandments and seek the truth in his last Christmas message written shortly before his de [Orthodox] | Jan 04 2009 | 879 | |
| OCN Giving Away a Free iPod for Share the Light Sunday [OCN] | Jan 04 2009 | 976 | |
| Armenians, Georgians squabble over disputed church [Orthodox, Armenian] | Dec 29 2008 | 1217 | |
| Bartholomew I: the Nativity, the only reality against falsehood and illusions [Orthodox] | Dec 28 2008 | 1046 | |
| American Orthodox install new prelate [Orthodox] | Dec 28 2008 | 978 | |
| Metropolitan Kirill opposes church reforms [Orthodox] | Dec 28 2008 | 1082 | |
| The Call: OCN's Weekly Newsletter: The Virgin Birth [OCN] | Dec 26 2008 | 619 | |
| St Nicholas uniting East and West [Orthodox, Orthodox/Catholic] | Dec 26 2008 | 1019 | |
| Patriarch Daniel: Christmas brings us strength to vanquish life's trials [Orthodox] | Dec 25 2008 | 868 | |
| Egypt's Coptic Pope Shenouda III bans phone confessions [Coptic] | Dec 25 2008 | 1907 | |
| In Russia, a religious revival brings new life to Orthodox media [Orthodox] | Dec 24 2008 | 1064 | |
| Christmas 2008 Message from Partriarchs and Church Leaders in Jerusalem [Orthodox, Orthodox/Catholic, Holy Land] | Dec 23 2008 | 998 | |
| Moscow Synod advises to elect new Patriarch by secret ballot [Orthodox] | Dec 23 2008 | 876 | |
| Russian Catholics celebrate Christmas -- Metropolitan Kirill sends greetings [Orthodox, Orthodox/Catholic] | Dec 23 2008 | 1191 | |
| Metropolitan Jonah commemorates 25th anniversary of Father Alexander Schmemann's death [Orthodox] | Dec 16 2008 | 1161 | |
| Catholics and Orthodox Unite to Defend Family: Prelates of Both Churches Join to Make Plan [Orthodox/Catholic] | Dec 15 2008 | 958 | |
| Pontiff Praises Ecumenical Headway on Primacy: Encourages Pontifical Council in Analyzing Road Ahead [Orthodox/Catholic] | Dec 15 2008 | 987 | |
| Synod to elect new Moscow patriarch set for late January [Orthodox] | Dec 10 2008 | 1598 | |
| New Opportunities for OCMC Mission Teams [OCMC] | Dec 10 2008 | 596 | |
| IOCC Executive Summary November 2008 [IOCC] | Dec 10 2008 | 537 | |
| Patriarch’s death poses questions for Russia [Orthodox] | Dec 10 2008 | 995 | |
| Funeral held for Russian Patriarch Alexy II [Orthodox] | Dec 08 2008 | 1512 | |
| Pope: prayer for Alexy II. The Church as "sentinel" for salvation of poor and oppressed [Orthodox, Orthodox/Catholic] | Dec 07 2008 | 922 | |
| Russian Orthodox Church announces plans for Patriarch's funeral [Orthodox] | Dec 05 2008 | 1313 | |
| Bartholomew I: Alexy II felt his end approaching, and worked for peace in the Church [Orthodox] | Dec 05 2008 | 1288 | |
| President Bush offers condolences as Russian church mourns [Orthodox] | Dec 05 2008 | 1135 | |
| Russian Orthodox Church names Metropolitan Kirill interim head [Orthodox] | Dec 05 2008 | 1392 | |
| Moscow Patriarch Alexy II Dies [Orthodox] | Dec 04 2008 | 1273 | |
| Extraordinary session of holy synod for post-Alexy II [Orthodox] | Dec 04 2008 | 1215 | |
| The Call: OCN's Weekly Newsletter: Eastern Religion & Orthodoxy [OCN] | Dec 04 2008 | 608 | |
| U.S. Ambassador Praises IOCC’s Assistance to [IOCC] | Dec 04 2008 | 839 | |
| Pope Laments Death of Alexy II — Called Patriarch "Courageous" Defender of Values [Orthodox] | Dec 04 2008 | 964 | |
| Alexy II to consecrate the main Russian church of Austria and to meet with the country’s President [Orthodox] | Dec 01 2008 | 842 | |
| Orthodox leader seizes own 'Obama moment' Elected after 11 days as bishop [Orthodox] | Dec 01 2008 | 1026 | |
| Vatican representative in Russia urges Catholics to strengthen relations with Russian Church [Orthodox, Orthodox/Catholic] | Nov 29 2008 | 893 | |
| The Call: OCN's Weekly Newsletter: Orthodox Hymns [OCN] | Nov 29 2008 | 913 | |
| Pope's Message to Bartholomew I [Orthodox, Orthodox/Catholic] | Nov 29 2008 | 877 | |
| Bishop Irinej Rallies Orthodox Faithful on Behalf of Kosovo [IOCC] | Nov 25 2008 | 1113 | |
| Russian Church against defining holodomor as genocide, but urges to denounce Bolshevik actions that caused it [Orthodox] | Nov 25 2008 | 905 | |
| Coptic Pope Shenuda III Orders No Prayer in Disputed Church [Coptic] | Nov 25 2008 | 1459 | |
| Russian museum, Orthodox church spar over famed icon [Orthodox] | Nov 21 2008 | 914 | |
| Russian church to set up private protection [Orthodox] | Nov 21 2008 | 1242 | |
| OCMC Board of Directors Gather in Colorado for OCMC's Annual Meeting [OCMC] | Nov 21 2008 | 3941 | |
| The Call: OCN's Weekly Newsletter: Raising Faithful Kids [OCN] | Nov 20 2008 | 617 | |
| OCN End of Year Appeal [OCN] | Nov 19 2008 | 618 | |
| Cyprus Meeting Appeal for Peace [Orthodox, Orthodox/Catholic] | Nov 18 2008 | 912 | |
| A Special Call to Help Orthodox Christian Campus Ministry [OCF] | Nov 18 2008 | 511 | |
| The Call: OCN's Weekly Newsletter: Religious Freedom [OCN] | Nov 14 2008 | 887 | |
| Ukrainian Orthodox Church - Loyalty to Moscow? [Orthodox] | Nov 13 2008 | 974 | |
| Russian Orthodox church stolen brick by brick [Orthodox] | Nov 13 2008 | 955 | |
| Bishop Jonah of Fort Worth Elected Metropolitan of All America and Canada [Orthodox] | Nov 12 2008 | 1233 | |
| IOCC Executive Report [IOCC] | Nov 11 2008 | 577 | |
| The Heavenly Banquet: Understanding the Divine Liturgy [Orthodox] | Nov 11 2008 | 735 | |
| Holy war at Church of the Holy Sepulchre [Orthodox, Armenian] | Nov 09 2008 | 1306 | |
| Georgian, Russian Orthodox Churches Ponder South Ossetia [Orthodox] | Nov 08 2008 | 1018 | |
| Orthodox Retreat: Repentance & Forgiveness - Hamilton, Ontario Canada [Orthodox] | Nov 07 2008 | 650 | |
| The Call: OCN's Weekly Newsletter: Understanding Buddhism [OCN] | Nov 07 2008 | 604 | |
| Russian, Georgian Churches to continue dialogue on spiritual guidance of South Ossetia, Abkhazia [Orthodox] | Nov 07 2008 | 882 | |
| Families from South Ossetia Apprehensive About Resettlement Plans [IOCC] | Nov 05 2008 | 937 | |
| Russian Orthodox Church welcomes Obama [Orthodox] | Nov 05 2008 | 860 | |
| Italy to give Russia ownership of Orthodox compound in Bari [Orthodox] | Nov 05 2008 | 924 | |
| Paris Cardinal Praises Orthodox Church [Orthodox, Orthodox/Catholic] | Nov 04 2008 | 870 | |
| OCF News - Campus Ministry - Fall Issue [OCF] | Nov 04 2008 | 886 | |
| IOCC Volunteer News November 2008 [IOCC] | Nov 04 2008 | 857 | |
| Relations with Catholics and ecology are our priorities, says Bartholomew I [Orthodox] | Nov 02 2008 | 797 | |
| An Interview with His Grace, Bishop Hilarion of Vienna and Austria [Orthodox] | Oct 31 2008 | 945 | |
| The Call: OCN's Weekly Newsletter: Was Jesus God? [OCN] | Oct 31 2008 | 945 | |
| Bulgarian Orthodox Church Patriarch Maxim Celebrates 94th Birthday [Orthodox] | Oct 30 2008 | 869 | |
| Politicians, citizens attend Saint Demetrius celebration [Orthodox] | Oct 27 2008 | 1418 | |
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