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26.11.2009 14:17
Russian Orthodox Church’s cooperation with UN agencies discussed in Moscow
It is the first meeting to gather together church and UN workers for a discussion on possible areas of cooperation in solving urgent problems facing Russian society in social, educational, medical and other areas. The meeting is also expected to work out specific mechanisms of cooperation in actual work.
26.11.2009 13:45
Russian president congratulates Patriarch Theodore of Alexandria and All Africa on the 5th anniversary of his enthronement
Mr. Medvedev noted the contribution made by Patriarch Theodore to ‘the cause of asserting Orthodox unity and broadening the constructive dialogue of Christian Churches” and stressed his appreciation of the patriarch’s concern for the development of fruitful cooperation with the Russian Orthodox Church.
25.11.2009 16:24
Archbishop Hilarion meets with deputy head of Ukrainian Presidential Secretariat Yu. Bogutsky
On 24 November 2009, Archbishop Hilarion of Volokolamsk, the Chairman of the Moscow Patriarchate Department for external church relations, on his stay in Kiev on the occasion of His Beatitude Metropolitan Vladimir's birthday, met with Yu. Bogutsky, the first deputy chairman of the Secretariat of the President of Ukraine, at…
25.11.2009 13:54
Archbishop Hilarion lectures at the Kievo-Mogilianskaya Academy
On 24 November 2009, the Chairman of the Moscow Patriarchate Department for external church relations, Archbishop Hilarion of Volokolamsk, on a stay in Kiev on the occasion of the celebration of His Beatitude Metropolitan Vladimir's birthday, lectured in English at the "Kievo-Mogilianskaya Academy" National University on "The Life in God…
25.11.2009 13:46
Patriarch Kirill sends a message to the 5th Church Conference of Pilgrims’ Journey
His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia sent the following message to the 5th Church Conference on Pilgrims’ Journey, which opened on November 25 at the Moscow Patriarchate’s Pilgrimage Center. Most Reverend Archpastors, Honorable Fathers, Dear Brothers and Sisters: I cordially greet you all as you have gathered…
25.11.2009 11:35
DECR Chairman congratulates the Primate of the Orthodox Church of Alexandria on the 5th anniversary of his election Patriarch of Alexandria and All Africa
Archbishop Hilarion of Volokolamsk, the chairman of the Moscow Patriarchate Department for external church relations, sent the following congratulatory message to His Beatitude Theodore, Pope and Patriarch of Alexandria and All Africa, on the occasion of the fifth anniversary of his election to the Patriarchal Throne of Alexandria. Your Beatitude:…
24.11.2009 19:09
His Holiness Patriarch Kirill meets with UK Ambassador to Russia Ms. Anne Pringle
On 24 November 2009, His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia met with UK Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Russia, Ms. Anne Pringle. The meeting took place at the Patriarch's working resident, Chisty side-street, Moscow.
24.11.2009 16:19
Archbishop Hilarion’s ‘St. Matthew Passions’ oratorio performed in Kiev in honour of Metropolitan Vladimir’s birthday
His Beatitude Metropolitan Vladimir of Kiev and All Ukraine’s birthday was marked on 23 November 2009 with a grand concert given at the National Philharmonic Society in Kiev.
23.11.2009 16:24
DECR Chairman congratulates Patriarch Theophilos on the 4th anniversary of his ascent to patriarchal throne
Archbishop Hilarion of Volokolamsk, chairman of the Moscow Patriarchate department for external church relations, sent the following congratulatory message to His Beatitude Patriarch Theophilos of the Holy City of Jerusalem and All Palestine on the occasion of the 4th anniversary of his ascent to the patriarchal throne. Your Beatitude, Kindly…
23.11.2009 16:10