The Far Abroad
13.01.2010 12:54
The DECR Chairman: “We vigorously oppose atheism perceived as a ‘common denominator’ of all religions”
On 12 January 2010, Archbishop Hilarion of Volokolamsk met with journalists at the Moscow Patriarchate Department for external church relations. While answering their questions, he told them that the Russian Orthodox Church intended to continue dialogue with different European institutions, including the European Union and the Council of Europe, "on…
12.01.2010 22:12
Chairman of the Department for External Church Relations meets with Russian and foreign journalists
The meeting was dedicated to the external activities of the Russian Orthodox Church in 2010. Archbishop Hilarion submitted a working plan of the Moscow Patriarchate Department for external church relations for approval by His Holiness the Patriarch and members of the Holy Synod at its session on 25 December 2009…
11.01.2010 14:43
Children celebrate Christmas at the Church of St. John of Kronstadt in Hamburg
According to the Very Revd. Sergei Baburin, rector of the church, the party began with prayers in the church, after which young parishioners presented poetry and musical compositions.
29.12.2009 10:56
First ever Divine Liturgy in Castelo Branco in Portugal
The first ever Divine Liturgy was celebrated by Archbishop Innokenty of Korsun in Castelo Branco, Portugal, during his pastoral visit to Portugal on December 23-27.
25.12.2009 19:26
Holy Synod decisions on external affairs
At its meeting on 25 December 2009, the Holy Synod made a number of decisions concerning the external work of the Russian Orthodox Church. The 2010 DECR work plan as presented by the DECR chairman was approved.
24.12.2009 9:55
Archbishop Hilarion of Volokolamsk completes his visit to Thailand with laying the foundation of the Holy Trinity Church in Phuket
Attending the celebration were Vice Governor of the Province of Phuket Smith Palawatwichai, the Phuket Mayor Suratin Lianudom, and other representatives of the regional and municipal authorities of Phuket.
23.12.2009 15:37
His Holiness Patriarch Kirill meets Secretary General of the Council of Europe Thornbjørn Jagland at the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour
The Primate of the Russian Orthodox Church noted that correlation of traditional values and human rights and freedoms demand a thorough study and balanced approach, especially in the decisions taken by international organizations.
22.12.2009 17:10
Patriarch Kirill’s congratulations to Mr. Herman van Rompuy on his election as President of the European Union
The Primate of the Russian Orthodox Church sent to Mr. Herman van Rompuy the following letter congratulating him on his election as President of the European Union:
21.12.2009 14:44
On the Day of St. Ambrose of Milan, Metropolitan Vladimir of Kiev and All Ukraine celebrates Divine Liturgy in Milan
Among his concelebrants were Archbishop Philip of Poltava and Mirgorod, Bishop Ambrose of Chernigov and Novgorod-Seversky, Bishop Alexander of Pereyaslavl-Khmelnitsky, Archpriest Nikolay Makar as well as clergy of the Italian parishes of the Russian Orthodox Church who accompanied His Beatitude on his pilgrimage to Italy.
21.12.2009 11:26