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On the Feast of the Nativity of Christ, the Primate of the Russian Church celebrated the Liturgy at the Cathedral of Christ the Savior

7 January 2025 year

On the Feast of the Nativity of Christ, the Primate of the Russian Church celebrated the Liturgy at the Cathedral of Christ the Savior

CHRISTMAS MESSAGE by His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia

6 January 2025 year

CHRISTMAS MESSAGE by His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia
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A Joint Session of the Holy Synod and the Supreme Church Council of the Russian Orthodox Church Took Place

26 December 2024 year

A Joint Session of the Holy Synod and the Supreme Church Council of the Russian Orthodox Church Took Place

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DECR Chairman participates in a meeting of the government commission on compatriots living abroad

20 January 2025 year 18:18

DECR Chairman participates in a meeting of the government commission on compatriots living abroad

On January 20, a regular meeting of the Government Commission on Compatriots Living Abroad was held at the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs under the chairmanship of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, Sergey Lavrov.

His Beatitude Patriarch John of Antioch and All the East meets with Representative of the Russian Orthodox Church

19 January 2025 year 14:07

His Beatitude Patriarch John of Antioch and All the East meets with Representative of the Russian Orthodox Church

On January 18th, at his residence in the Patriarchal Monastery of Our Lady of Balamand, His Beatitude Patriarch John X of the Great Antioch and All the East received Archimandrite Philip (Vasiltsev), Representative of the Russian Orthodox Church.

On the Eve of the Holy Theophany the head of the Russian Ecclesiastical Mission took part in Patriarchal service on Jordan River

19 January 2025 year 12:27

On the Eve of the Holy Theophany the head of the Russian Ecclesiastical Mission took part in Patriarchal service on Jordan River

On January 18th, the Eve of the Holy Theophany, Archimandrite Vassian (Zmeyev), head of the Russian Ecclesiastical Mission in Jerusalem, took part in the Great Blessing of Water at Jesus Christ’s Baptism Site on the Jordan River. The rite was performed by Patriarch Theophilos of Jerusalem

The Patriarchal Exarch of Africa celebrates Liturgy in the Kenyan Town of Nyabini

18 January 2025 year 14:09

The Patriarchal Exarch of Africa celebrates Liturgy in the Kenyan Town of Nyabini

On January 16, the Patriarchal Exarch of Africa, Metropolitan Konstantin of Zaraisk, celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the Orthodox Educational Center dedicated to the Apostle Barnabas in the town of Nyabini (Nyeri Deanery), Kenya.

Metropolitan Irinej of Bačka: Division in Ukraine has turned into the Orthodoxy-wide division

15 January 2025 year 12:15

Metropolitan Irinej of Bačka: Division in Ukraine has turned into the Orthodoxy-wide division

One of the topics raised during the Christmas interview that a hierarch of the Serbian Orthodox Church, Metropolitan Irinej ofBačka, gave to Pečat news magazine referred to the tragedy of the ecclesiastical schism in Ukraine and the support the schism had received from the Patriarch of Constantinople.

Reception held at the Russian Ecclesiastical Mission in Jerusalem for the feast of the Nativity of Christ

11 January 2025 year 11:14

Reception held at the Russian Ecclesiastical Mission in Jerusalem for the feast of the Nativity of Christ

In the evening of 8th January, in accordance with years-long tradition, a festive reception was held at the Russian Ecclesiastical Mission in Jerusalem for the feast of the Nativity of Christ.

Representatives of the Russian Orthodox Church congratulate the Patriarch of Jerusalem Theophilus on the occasion of the feast of the Nativity of Christ

10 January 2025 year 16:28

Representatives of the Russian Orthodox Church congratulate the Patriarch of Jerusalem Theophilus on the occasion of the feast of the Nativity of Christ

On 8th January the head of the Russian Ecclesiastical Mission in Jerusalem archimandrite Vassian (Zmeyev), the head of the Russian Ecclesiastical Mission under the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia (ROCOR) archimandrite Roman (Krasovsky), the deputy head of the Russian Ecclesiastical Mission abbot Nikon (Golovko), clerics of the Mission attended the traditional reception held annually for the feast of the Nativity of Christ in the Great Throne Hall of the Patriarchate of Jerusalem.

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CHRISTMAS MESSAGE by His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia

6 January 2025 year 08:00

CHRISTMAS MESSAGE by His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia
[Patriarch]

Christmas Message by His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia to the Archpastors, Pastors, Monastics and All the Faithful Children of the Russian Orthodox Church.

Address by His Holiness Patriarch Kirill at the VIII World Congress of Compatriots Living Abroad

30 October 2024 year 14:48

Address by His Holiness Patriarch Kirill at the VIII World Congress of Compatriots Living Abroad
[Patriarch]

On October 30, the opening of the VIII World Congress of Compatriots Living Abroad took place in the Hall of Church Councils of the Cathedral of Christ the Savior in Moscow. His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Rus' addressed the gathered audience.

18 October 2024 year 18:31

Statement of the Legal Department of the Moscow Patriarchate regarding the entry into force of the law of Ukraine No. 3894-IX "On the protection of the constitutional order in the sphere of activity of religious organizations"
[Documents]

In connection with the entry into force of the Law of Ukraine No. 3894-IX from 20.08.24 "On the Protection of the Constitutional Order in the Sphere of Activity of Religious Organizations," the Legal Department of the Moscow Patriarchate reports that this legislative act grossly contradicts the norms and principles of international law.

Report on church relief efforts in Kursk and Belgorod regions for September 16th

17 September 2024 year 13:00

Report on church relief efforts in Kursk and Belgorod regions for September 16th
[Article]

Orthodox volunteers have begun working in one of the hospitals in the Kursk region, where the wounded are being treated, reports diakonia.ru. The Synodal Department for Charity has announced an additional recruitment of volunteers to assist in the Kursk hospital.

Report on church relief efforts in Kursk and Belgorod regions for 14th September

16 September 2024 year 10:35

Report on church relief efforts in Kursk and Belgorod regions for 14th September
[Article]

Since 16th August, 22,529 people have appealed for help to the Church Centre for All-Round Social Relief operating in the Trinity Convent in Kursk. Seeking assistance at the Church Centre on 14th September were 1,104 people (276 families).

Message from the Primate of the Russian Church to His Holiness Patriarch Porfirije of Serbia in connection with blasphemous act on the ruins of ancient Ulpiana

14 September 2024 year 19:45

Message from the Primate of the Russian Church to His Holiness Patriarch Porfirije of Serbia in connection with blasphemous act on the ruins of ancient Ulpiana
[Patriarch]

His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Rus' sent a message to His Holiness Patriarch Porfirije of Serbia in connection with the blasphemous act of Kosovo Albanians on the ruins of ancient Ulpiana.

Report on church relief efforts in Kursk and Belgorod regions for 12th September

13 September 2024 year 13:30

Report on church relief efforts in Kursk and Belgorod regions for 12th September
[Article]

Since 16th August, 20,373 people have appealed for help to the Church Centre for All-Round Social Relief operating in the Trinity Convent in Kursk. Seeking assistance at the Church Centre on 12th September were 1,220 people (305 families).