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13.06.2015 15:33
Representatives of Orthodox Churches meet in Brussels to discuss new initiatives for defending traditional understanding of the family
Heads of Orthodox Churches’ representations to the European Union met in Brussels for a working meeting with the participation of the secretary-general of the European Federation of Catholic Families Associations, Anna Maria Hildingsson.
13.06.2015 9:10
Moscow Patriarchate delegation attends Patriarch Bartholomew’s name day celebrations
After the service the congregation was entertained at the monastery yard and all those who wished to extend congratulations to His Holiness could do it.
12.06.2015 23:25
Patriarch Kirill attends state awards ceremony
On June 12, 2015, the Day of Russia, the Russian Federation state awards ceremony took place in the St. George Hall of the Moscow Kremlin Palace.
12.06.2015 8:41
Metropolitan Hilarion: Orthodoxy in China is part of the cultural tradition
On June 6, 2015, Metropolitan Hilarion of Volokolamsk as anchorman of the Church and the World talk-show at the Russia-24 TV network hosted Mr. Boris Titov, Presidential Commissioner for the Rights of Enterprisers and chairman of the Russian-Chinese Peace, Friendship and Development Committee.
12.06.2015 1:36
Russian Orthodox Church representatives attend meeting of Strategic Vision Group ‘Russia – Islamic World’
On June 11, 2015, the Strategic Vision Group ‘Russia – Islamic World’ began its meeting in Moscow under the chairmanship of R. Minnikhanov, acting head of the Republic of Tatarstan.
10.06.2015 14:56
Patriarch Kirill receives a delegation of the Patriarchate of Jerusalem
His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia received a delegation of the Patriarchate of Jerusalem at the patriarchal residence in St. Daniel’s Monastery. The delegation included Archbishop Aristarchos of Constantina and Archbishop Theophylactos of Jordan.
10.06.2015 13:52
Metropolitan Hilarion celebrates requiem service for the late DECR staffer Artem Borzov
Metropolitan Hilarion of Volokolamsk, head of the Moscow Patriarchate’s department for external church relations (DECR), celebrated the requiem service for the late DECR staffer Artem Borzov.
10.06.2015 10:25
In memory of Artem Borzov
Artem Borzov, a staff member of the Moscow Patriarchate’s department for external church relations, died a tragic death on June 5, 2015.
09.06.2015 17:01
Working Group for cooperation between Russian Orthodox Church and Ministry for Foreign Affairs holds its 20th meeting
The meeting of the Working Group was opened by its co-chairmen – G. Karasin, state secretary, deputy minister of foreign affairs, and Metropolitan Hilarion of Volokolamsk, chairman of the Moscow Patriarchate department for external church relations (DECR).
08.06.2015 13:08
Moscow Synodal choir performs at Etchmiadzin
On 6 June 2015, the Moscow Synodal choir gave a concert at the centre of the Armenian Apostolic Church, Etchmiadzin, in the context of commemoration of the centennial of the Armenian Genocide.