New Eastern Europe8h
The dark heart of Russia’s faith: a review of Lucy Ash’s The Baton and the Cross
The Russian Orthodox Church has a long history of close links to the Kremlin. It also has a key role in justifying the ongoing war.
La Brújula Verde11h
Olga, the Vengeful Widow Who Became the First Woman to Rule Kievan Rus and Convert to Christianity
It was the mid-10th century AD when Kievan Rus was ruled for the first time by a woman, appointed as regent on behalf of her ...
The Times-Tribune6d
A family of faith: Longtime Mayfield church rector passes reins to his son
A historic Russian Orthodox church is keeping the faith in the family. After over 54 years as rector, the Very Rev. Mitred ...
Washington Times4d
Albania’s Orthodox Church inaugurates its new Archbishop Joan
TIRANA, Albania — Albania’s Orthodox Church on Saturday held an inauguration ceremony for its new Archbishop Joan, who succeeded Archbishop Anastasios following his death in January.
Catholic News Agency1d
The Sacrament of Baptism - Catechism of the Catholic Church
Through Baptism we are freed from sin and reborn as sons of God; we become members of Christ, are incorporated into the Church and made sharers in her mission: "Baptism is the sacrament of ...
The Christian Post on MSN3d
This week in Christian history: Francis Asbury dies, Russian bishop consecrated, Sylvester II becomes pope
Events that occurred this week in Christian history include the death of Francis Asbury, Sylvester II becoming pope, and ...
Reuters6d
Moldova broadens probe into pro-Russian group after detention of ethnic minority leader
adhere to Orthodox Christianity and have had uneasy relations with central authorities since Moldovan independence in 1991. The speaker of Moldova's parliament, Igor Grosu, rejected Russian ...
Catholic News Agency1d
The Sacrament of Confirmation - Catechism of the Catholic Church
101 1291 A custom of the Roman Church facilitated the development of the Western practice: a double anointing with sacred chrism after Baptism. The first anointing of the neophyte on coming out of ...
The Moscow Times on MSN5d
As Russia’s Regions Battle Floods, Local Officials Hide Real Damage and Pray to God
When forecasts predicted that the waters of Siberia’s Ishim River would soon flood the city that shares its name, Russian Orthodox priests held a prayer service in the skies over the city to protect ...
The New York Times1d
Russia News
The Russian government has unleashed a wave of repression against L.G.B.T.Q. people, with the police raiding gay night clubs and investigators targeting people they suspect of being gay.
Al Jazeera English1d
Russia-Ukraine war
Trump ‘angry’ with Putin and threatens tariffs on Russian oil over Ukraine Trump warns of 25 percent US tariffs on Russian oil, urges Putin to halt Ukraine bloodshed in tense diplomatic standoff.
La Croix2d
The Orthodox Great Lent: A highly demanding practice
In the Latin Church, believers determine how they will observe Lent (fasting is prescribed on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday). In contrast, the dietary observances of Orthodox Great Lent ...