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20.01.2010 12:38

His Beatitude Metropolitan Vladimir blesses the waters of the Dnieper River

That same day in the evening Metropolitan Vladimir celebrated the All-Night Vigil together with archbishops and bishops of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church and clergymen of the Laura of the Caves in Kiev at the refectory Church of Ss. Anthony and Theodosius of the Caves.
19.01.2010 11:31

Archbishop Hilarion, chairman of the Department for External Church Relations, offers his condolences over earthquake in Haiti

Archbishop Hilarion of Volokolamsk, chairman of the Department for external church relations, sent a message to the Prime Minister of the Republic of Haiti Jean-Max Bellerive with condolences over the catastrophic earthquake that struck the country involving numerous victims. The text is given below. Your Excellency: Please accept my profound…
18.01.2010 21:38

His Holiness Patriarch Kirill congratulates Bishop Seraphim of Sendai on the 10th anniversary of his episcopal consecration

The Primate of the Russian Orthodox Church sent his greetings to Bishop Seraphim of Sendai and Eastern Japan diocese of the Autonomous Orthodox Church of Japan with his Name Day and the 10th anniversary of his episcopal consecration. The text of His Holiness’ message is given below: Your Grace: As…
18.01.2010 16:09

Archbishop Hilarion: The Lord has immersed in the waters of the Jordan to fill them with His Divine grace

On 18 January 2010, the Eve of the Epiphany, Archbishop Hilarion of Volokolamsk, chairman of the Moscow Patriarchate Department for external church relations, celebrated the Divine Liturgy of St. Basil the Great at the Church of the "Joy to All the Afflicted" Icon of the Mother of God in Bolshaya…
18.01.2010 15:44

Archbishop Hilarion leads the 1st Orthodox Youth Forum in Penza Diocese

Taking part in the forum were Bishop Longin of Saratov and Volsk, Bishop Kliment of Ruzaevka, hegumen Seraphim (Domnin), rector of the Penza Orthodox Theological college and its students, as well as students of the higher educational institutions, gymnasia, and schools of the Penza region.
18.01.2010 14:26

Archbishop Hilarion meets with the Governor of the Penza region

On 15 January 2010, Archbishop Hilarion of Volokolamsk, chairman of the Moscow Patriarchate Department for external church relations, arrived in the Penza diocese with the blessing of His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia.
16.01.2010 18:09

Archbishop Hilarion takes part in the celebration of the 177th anniversary of the demise of St. Seraphim of Sarov

After the Divine Liturgy and prayers before the shrine with the relics of St. Seraphim of Sarov, the archpastors exchanges greetings. The DECR chairman thanked Archbishop Georgy and mother Sergia for hospitality on behalf of the hierarchs.
15.01.2010 16:18

Primate of the Russian Orthodox Church offers condolences over the earthquake in Haiti

His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia sent a message to the President of the Republic of Haiti René Garcia Préval expressing his condolences over the catastrophic earthquake that struck the country and brought numerous victims. The text is give below.
13.01.2010 18:25

The DECR Chairman: “We are not prepared to talk either of concrete time, or concrete venue of the meeting between the Patriarch of Moscow and the Pope of Rome”

"We are not prepared as yet to talk either of concrete time, or concrete venue of the meeting between the Patriarch of Moscow and the Pope of Rome," Archbishop Hilarion said. "We say that this meeting should be thoroughly and well prepared, and preparation should include not only protocol formalities."
13.01.2010 16:33

His Holiness Patriarch Kirill congratulates Evo Morales on his re-election President of Bolivia

The Primate of the Russian Orthodox Church in his message to Evo Morales congratulated him on his re-election as President of the Multinational State of Bolivia. The text is given below.