The Far Abroad
15.12.2016 15:49
Prince of Wales visits Dormition Cathedral of Sourozh diocese
After the Divine liturgy Archbishop Elisey of Sourozh consecrated the belfry after the renovations. The bells were consecrated by His Holiness Patriarch Kirill during his visit to Great Britain.
13.12.2016 23:26
Metropolitan Hilarion pays working visit to Bari
On 12 December 2016, Metropolitan Hilarion of Volokolamsk, chairman of the Moscow Patriarchate’s Department for External Church Relations, while in Italy upon the blessing of His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia, visited the city of Bari.
12.12.2016 20:28
His Holiness Patriarch Kirill’s condolences over terrorist attacks in Istanbul
His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia sent condolences to Mr. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, President of the Republic of Turkey, over the terrorist attacks in Istanbul. On December 10, 2016, two huge blasts hit a football stadium in the centre of Istanbul, killing over 40 people and injuring…
12.12.2016 11:02
Metropolitan Hilarion of Volokolamsk and Bishop Antony of Bogorodsk celebrate on patronal feast at the Church of St. Catherine in Rome
On 11 December 2016, Metropolitan Hilarion of Volokolamsk, chairman of the Moscow Patriarchate’s Department for External Church Relations, and Bishop Antony of Bogorodsk, rector of the Church of St. Catherine the Great Martyr and administrator of the Moscow Patriarchate’s parishes in Italy celebrated Divine Liturgy.
30.11.2016 18:05
Metropolitan Hilarion of Volokolamsk meets with newly-appointed Ambassador of Poland to Russia
On 30 November 2016, Metropolitan Hilarion of Volokolamsk, chairman of the Moscow Patriarchate’s Department for External Church Relations, met with H.E. Włodzimierz Marciniak, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Poland to the Russian Federation.
26.11.2016 16:02
His Holiness Patriarch Kirill expresses condolences over the demise of Fidel Castro Ruz
To General Raul Castro Ruz, Chairman of the State Council and Council of Ministers
24.11.2016 14:11
Thai version of the Book of Needs comes out
The Thai version of the Book of Needs, Part I, has come out. It has been translated and edited by Orthodox Thais – Archpriest Danay (Daniel) Vanna, Ms. Napatra Aphichataphong and others.
18.11.2016 15:03
Round Table on the situation of Christians in the Middle East takes place in Manezh Central Exhibition Hall
On 17 November 2016, a round table on “The Middle East on Fire: Who will defend Christians” took place at the Manezh Central Exhibition Hall in the framework of the exhibition forum “Orthodox Russia – for National Unity Day.”
16.11.2016 15:49
Bishop Nestor of Chersonese leads meeting of Spanish Orthodox youth
On 11-13 November 2016, a meeting of the Spanish Orthodox youth took place at the Church of St Mary Magdalene, Equal-to-the-Apostles, in Madrid with the blessing of Bishop Nestor of Chersonese.
15.11.2016 16:23
His Holiness Patriarch Kirill sends greetings to Mr. Rumen Radev, President-elect of Bulgaria
His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia congratulated Mr. Rumen Radev on his election as President of the Republic of Bulgaria.