Russian Church preparing document on its view of genome research

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Church and State

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Russian Church preparing document on its view of genome research

The document notes that the Russian Church approves of research “which could help fight certain diseases and harmful viruses.”

Georgian Patriarch Ilia II diagnosed with inflammation of facial nerve

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Orthodoxy Today

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Georgian Patriarch Ilia II diagnosed with inflammation of facial nerve

Doctors initially doubted whether Pat. Ilia would be able to offer his traditional Sunday homily, but he was able to be present at the Divine Liturgy and greet his flock with the feast of the Triumph of Orthodoxy.

102-yr-old Schema-Archimandrite Averky, who served for decades in America, reposes in the Lord in Belyov, Russia

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Churches and Monasteries

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102-yr-old Schema-Archimandrite Averky, who served for decades in America, reposes in the Lord in Belyov, Russia

The oldest cleric of the Belyov Diocese and priest of the Nativity of the Theotokos-Anastasov Monastery, 160 miles southwest of Moscow, Schema-Archimandrite Averky (Shvetsov-Zagarsky) reposed on Saturday in his 102nd year of life.

Jihadists threaten Patriarch Kirill and President Putin in new propaganda posters

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Jihadists threaten Patriarch Kirill and President Putin in new propaganda posters

The new poster against the Russian spiritual and political leaders shows the pair in crosshairs, with the words “BREAK THE CROSS” in English and “soon, very soon” in both Arabic and Russian.

Declassified archives reveal that Communist Bulgaria plotted to burn Ecumenical Patriarchate

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Church History

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Declassified archives reveal that Communist Bulgaria plotted to burn Ecumenical Patriarchate

“Operation Cross” was scrapped at the last minute, although various media reports have not indicated why. A book is set to be released on the matter later in the month, including previously-archived documents.