After years of confrontation with the Greek state and the Patriarchate of Constantinople, Esphigmenou Monastery is appealing to the UN Human Rights Committee for the first time, denouncing what it characterizes as the systematic persecution and violation of its religious freedoms.
Despite being a weekday service, the midday gathering drew an extraordinary crowd eager to pray before the revered icon, which was brought to the Serbian parish by agreement of ROCOR Bishop Irenei of London and Western Europe and Serbian Orthodox Bishop Dositej of Great Britain.
Archaeologists have made “surprising” discoveries at an ancient Egyptian church, uncovering 17 human remains that tell an unexpected story about early Christianity.
Two days ago, it was reported that processions were held throughout Mt. Athos on Sunday entreating God to send rain to end the extended drought that Greece has been experiencing, and it seems the Lord quickly responded to their prayers.
The ruling Serbian hierarch of the Diocese of South and Central America visited Guatemala last week. During his stay, a clergy synaxis was held, and a nun was tonsured at the Holy Trinity Monastery outside Guatemala City.