Egyptian government denies reports of St. Catherine’s Monastery closure and eviction of monks

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Egyptian government denies reports of St. Catherine’s Monastery closure and eviction of monks

Yesterday, a flurry of articles appeared in the Greek and English-language press, reporting that the Egyptian government was seizing St. Catherine’s Monastery on Mt. Sinai and evicting all the monks.

Historic 17th-century bell returned to historic place in Novgorod cathedral bell tower after 23 years

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Churches and Monasteries

Historic 17th-century bell returned to historic place in Novgorod cathedral bell tower after 23 years

The first bell of the set was cast in 1687 specifically for the cathedral, weighing 1.8 tons.

100th annual pilgrimage to Fort Ross held on Memorial Day

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100th annual pilgrimage to Fort Ross held on Memorial Day

The Western American Diocese of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia held its 100th annual Fort Ross pilgrimage on Memorial Day, May 26.

Australia: New St. Sava mosaic installed at Serbian monastery

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Churches and Monasteries

Australia: New St. Sava mosaic installed at Serbian monastery

The mosaic was gifted by the family of Sava Kovacevic in Melbourne and installed through the efforts of Orthodox faithful from Brisbane.

Annual St. Tikhon’s pilgrimage: wonderworking icon, Patriarch Tikhon concert, renovations, groundbreaking (+VIDEOS)

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Annual St. Tikhon’s pilgrimage: wonderworking icon, Patriarch Tikhon concert, renovations, groundbreaking (+VIDEOS)

St. Tikhon of Zadonsk Monastery in Waymart, PA, wrapped up its 121st annual Memorial Day Pilgrimage yesterday, with a special focus this year on the 100th anniversary of the repose of St. Tikhon of Moscow.