Rating: 9,2|Votes: 12
The Russian Empire led an Orthodox coalition, consisting of Bulgaria, Romania, Serbia, and Montenegro, against the Ottoman Empire in the Russo-Turkish War, leading to the formal proclamation of independence of Romania, Serbia, and Montenegro, and the re-establishment of the Bulgarian State after nearly five centuries (1396-1878) of Turkish oppression.
Rating: 9,7|Votes: 18
“This elder, revered and so loved by all of us, has left behind the memory of a holy man, full of the fruits of goodness and charity. Though poorly-educated in the world, he was distinguished by Divine wisdom.”
Rating: 10|Votes: 7
The Security Service of Ukraine has opened an administrative case against a priest of the Vinnytsia Diocese of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church and doctor of theology, Hieromonk John (Kurmoyarov), for posting a festive greeting card with St. George’s Ribbon on it on May 9, the day that both Ukraine and Russia celebrate Victory Day, marking the defeat over Nazi Germany in the Second World War.
Rating: 7|Votes: 3
His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America will travel to Cyprus tomorrow, where he will be honored for his 50 years of episcopal ministry.
The Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the Moscow Patriarchate has stated its approval of the release from custody of the two men who were arrested and sentenced in the arson against the Tithes Monastery of the Mother of God in Kiev, following their “words of contrition.”