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.
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.
Sergei Mudrov
Despite the fact that Orthodox Christianity is not the predominant denomination in Hungary, its people’s interest in it is noticeable.
Unfortunately, the church’s insurance will not cover the full extent of the costly repairs, thus a fundraiser campaign has been launched.
A Romanian Orthodox monastery in Scotland has created a comprehensive collection of Divine Liturgy hymns in English using traditional Byzantine musical notation, offering a valuable resource for English-speaking Orthodox communities worldwide.