Presvytera Vassi Haros
An icon of St. John the Baptist on the iconostasis of the Assumption Greek Orthodox Church in Homer Glen, Illinois has been streaming myrrh since mid-July.
The Thailand Representation of the Russian Orthodox Church has published a Khmer version of the Orthodox Prayer Book at the request of the Orthodox faithful in Cambodia. Thus the initiative group composed of both Orthodox Khmers and Orthodox Christians from traditionally Orthodox countries who reside in Cambodia has completed its year-long work.
A Russian Orthodox bishop has told the government commission on health that it’s wrong to fight AIDS through sex education and the distribution of condoms, suggesting instead to promote chastity, faith and patriotism among citizens.
Christian Today reports that the group of men aiding the Islamic State stole 19,000 Euros worth of goods from churches and schools in Cologne and Siegen between 2011 and 2014.
The Early Byzantine basilica which was discovered recently in the city of Veliko Tarnovo in Northern Bulgaria may prove the key to the exploration of what was an unknown but major Byzantine city, and to answering the question why Veliko Tarnovo, then known as Tarnovgrad, was made the capital of the Second Bulgarian Empire (1185-1396 AD).