Russia: Number of abortion-refusing private clinics jumps by 29% in months
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Nearly 700 private clinics throughout Russia now refuse to perform abortions, says Fr. Feodor Lukianov, Patriarchal Commission on Family, Motherhood and Childhood Protection.

Police and schismatics attack church and elderly parishioners as Orthodox Christians peacefully pray
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With Ukrainian politicians declaring they will never stop persecuting the Orthodox Church, police and schismatics continue to team up in violent church seizures. One of the latest incidents, in which the priest and elderly parishioners were physically attacked, occurred at the Prophet Elijah Church in the western Ukrainian village of Zabolotye, Chernivtsi Province.

Orthodox journalists expose Cyprus Archbishop’s hypocrisy in Metropolitan’s removal
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“How then is it possible for the Archbishop to accuse Metropolitan Tychikos of an ‘offense’ which he himself has committed?” the outlet asks.

Cleveland’s historic Orthodox cathedral needs your help: $10 million restoration one year after devastating fire
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Unfortunately, the church’s insurance will not cover the full extent of the costly repairs, thus a fundraiser campaign has been launched.

Priest Joseph Krank: “Hungary Is an Outpost of Christian Values in Europe, Including Thanks to Orthodoxy”
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Sergei Mudrov

Despite the fact that Orthodox Christianity is not the predominant denomination in Hungary, it’s people’s interest in it is noticeable.

Help from the Mother of God
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A miracle in the life of the Vakhrushev family after praying to the “Inexhaustible Cup” Icon
Nadezhda Muravyova

The day when tearful Oleg Vakhrushev was pleading God to grant him forgiveness for everything he had done in his life became a turning point in the life of his family.

Russia includes Ukrainian Orthodox Church protections in Istanbul peace proposal
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At the same time, voices from within Ukrainian politics declare that the state will never give up its campaign against the UOC.

St. Raphael’s relics find permanent home in hand-carved reliquary at Antiochian Village
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St. Raphael (†1915) was the first Orthodox bishop consecrated in America, where he faithfully served the mission of the Russian Orthodox Church under St. Tikhon, the future Patriarch of Moscow, together with a number of other saints.

Bulgarian Patriarch visits hospitalized children, calls for collective care in Children’s Day address
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Patriarch Daniil offered prayers for all children receiving treatment at the medical facility and for the medical and support staff. He then visited children in the Pediatrics, Pediatric Orthopedics and Traumatology, and Pediatric Neurosurgery departments.

“I Won’t Fall in Until You Return the Gospel “
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Elena Detinina

Fr. Moisei’s spiritual children related that he wore chains, slept on a bunk made of two planks, and put a block of wood covered with a rug under his head. Fr. Moisei did not like worldly fuss, always shunned idle and empty talks, and was far from worldly chores.

Pan-Orthodox celebration marks feast of St. John Vladimir at Albanian monastery (+VIDEO)
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St. John Vladimir was a 10th-century Serbian prince and is known as a beacon of Orthodoxy in Albania and throughout the Balkans. His relics were located in the monastery from 1381 to 1995, and are now kept in the Holy Resurrection Cathedral in Tirana, from where they are brought to the monastery every year for the feast.

Relics of St. Joakim Krčovski gifted to Chicago’s Macedonian Orthodox community
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St. Joakim, an 18th-19th century ascetic and enlightener, was canonized by decision of the Macedonian-Ohrid Synod on May 10, 2022.

Equatorial Guinea delegation praises Russian Church’s universal charity during Church registration talks
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The delegation visited several Orthodox institutions, including a hospital, the Church-run House for Mothers, and a center serving homeless people. These experiences will be included in its report to the government.

Estonian parishes holding prayers for the future of their Church
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The Estonian Church has attempted to cooperate with the state amidst its increasing concerns and demands in regards to its connection to the Moscow Patriarchate while also maintaining its canonical status, but Ministers and MPs continue to work towards a full ban on the Church.

Court orders investigation into state employee’s comments about “cleansing” Kiev Caves Lavra
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A Kiev court has ordered the local police to investigate the acting head of the state’s Kiev Caves Lavra Museum and Preserve, who spoke of “cleansing” the sacred monastery of the Orthodox monks who live there.

Russia’s 6-day annual Velikoretsky Procession underway (+VIDEO)
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At six days and 110 miles long, passing through 12 locations, the procession is Russia’s longest. It honors St. Nicholas and his Velikoretsky (Great River) Icon, processing to the place where it was found, and back again.

Bishop of ancient Georgian diocese visits Pennsylvania
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The Georgian Orthodox Diocese of North America was blessed with a visit from the bishop of the ancient Georgian Diocese of Nikozi and Tskhinvali last month.

Cypriot Metropolitan Tychikos appeals deposition to Constantinople, citing procedural violations
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Met. Tychikos of Paphos has formally challenged his recent deposition by the Holy Synod of the Church of Cyprus, filing a comprehensive appeal with the Patriarchate of Constantinople that automatically suspends his removal from office.