Orthodox Church

Jerusalem Security Tight for Orthodox Easter

Armen Hareyan — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 23:08:26 -0500

Thousands of police and soldiers have been deployed to stop any violence between orthodox Christians celebrating Easter in Jerusalem's old city.

Ukrainian Orthodox Church: Loyalty to Moscow?

Armen Hareyan — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 07:33:58 -0600

The collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991 was accompanied by a proclamation of autonomy by a segment of Ukraine's Orthodox Church, whose leader is known as the Kyiv Patriarch. Another part of the Orthodox Church - the so-called Moscow Patriarchate - recognizes the Patriarch in Russia. Both churches claim millions of followers and also reflect Ukraine's political divide between those who favor closer ties with Russia and those seeking to orient their country towards Europe.

Yushchenko Seeks Bartholomew Blessing For Independent Church

Armen Hareyan — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 11:41:19 -0500

Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko asked the patriarch of Constantinople on Saturday to give his blessing to the country's plans for a national church independent of Russian Orthodoxy.

Patriarch Teoctist of Romania Dies at Age 92

Armen Hareyan — Tue, 31 Jul 2007 05:50:37 -0500

On Monday, July 30, 2007, the Chancery of the Orthodox Church in America was informed that His Beatitude, Patriarch Teoctist, Primate of the autocephalous Orthodox Church of Romania, had died at the age of 92.

Russian Orthodox Church reunited: Why only now?

Armen Hareyan — Thu, 17 May 2007 08:19:41 -0500

The Russian Orthodox Church (ROC) and the Russian Orthodox Church Outside Russia (ROCOR) have signed the Act of Canonical Communion in the Cathedral of Christ the Savior in Moscow. Alexy II, the Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia, and Metropolitan Laurus, First Hierarch of ROCOR, signed the act in the presence of President Vladimir Putin.

Russian Orthodox Church at home and abroad unites

Armen Hareyan — Wed, 16 May 2007 10:20:37 -0500

A landmark in the history of Eastern Christendom is timed to the Ascension, which falls on May 17 this year. The Russian Orthodox Church under the Moscow Patriarchate and the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia are signing an Act of Canonical Communion.

Harvard University To Return Bells To Moscow Monastery

Dinka — Wed, 21 Mar 2007 10:52:44 -0500

Harvard University has agreed to return 18 massive brass bells brought from Moscow nearly 80 years ago during a Soviet-era crackdown on religion.

Putin Ends Italy Visit After Talks With Pope

Dinka — Wed, 14 Mar 2007 11:44:13 -0500

Russia: Why Putin Is Going To The Vatican

Dinka — Tue, 13 Mar 2007 09:51:31 -0500

Orthodox celebrate Christmas and Catholics Epiphany

Armen Hareyan — Sat, 06 Jan 2007 06:54:14 -0600

Armenian Diocese Invites Faithful to Christmas Events on Jan 6

Armen Hareyan — Fri, 05 Jan 2007 21:39:35 -0600

Pope Benedict and Patriarch Bartholomew Call for Unity

Armen Hareyan — Thu, 30 Nov 2006 10:58:36 -0600