| Patristic conference on ‘St. John Cassian and the Monastic Tradition of Christian East and West’ opens at Ss Cyril and Methodius Institute of Post-Graduate Studies Source: DECR Communication Service November 20, 2015 On November 19, 2015, the 3d International Patristic Theological Conference was opened at the Ss Cyril and Methodius Institute of Post-Graduate Studies (CMI) under the theme ‘St. John Cassian and the Monastic Tradition of Christian East and West’. Metropolitan Hilarion of Volokolamsk, head of the Moscow Patriarchate’s department for external church relations (DECR) and CMI rector, welcomed those present and reminded the audience that earlier the CMI held two patristic conferences devoted to the legacy of St. Isaac the Syrian and St. Simeon the New Theologian. In his paper on ‘The Teaching of St. John Cassian on the Eucharist and Communion’, Metropolitan Hilarion spoke about the life of the saint and his basic treatises. The first section of the conference on ‘The Biography and Works of St. John Cassian’ was chaired by the Revd Prof. Edward Farrugia, Pontifical Oriental Institute. The meeting was opened with a paper read by Prof. Jonut-Alexandru Tudorie, University of Bucharest, who spoke about St. John Cassian’s childhood in Schythia Minor and shared various points of view concerning the saint’s birthplace. D. Zaitsev of the Orthodox Encyclopedia church research center dealt with the theme ‘Chronology of St. John Cassian’s Last Days of Life and the Dating of His Works’. Archimandrite Irenaeus (Steenberg), dean of the Ss Cyril and Athanasius of Alexandria Institute of Orthodox Studies (USA), presented a paper on ‘A Monk and a Friend: Friendship and Monastic Ideal in St. John Cassian’s Works and in Orthodoxy’, which provoked a lively discussion. In conclusion of the first section of the conference, His Eminence Hilarion thanked all those present, saying, ‘I hope that the papers presented here will enrich the academic knowledge and help researchers discover new things in the works of St. John Cassian the Roman’. The conference on St. John the Cassin will last till November 21. The forum is attended by theologians from Switzerland, Belgium, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, USA and Russia. Смотри также Комментарии Fr Michael 23 ноября 2015, 21:00 I have serious problems about academic conferences or research into monasticism. This does not enhance the Church. Monasticism is LIVED not studied. If you want to know about it - go and live the life. Institutionalising, academicising (!) the Church is increasingly intellectualising the " religion " . We don " t need a " religion " we should never have allowed Christianity to be turned into a religion. It is The Way - that is what Christ taught - not a religion. And monasticism is a further part of that Way. Hieromonk Michael Мы в соцсетях Подпишитесь на нашу рассылку |
| Photo exhibition dedicated to 120th anniversary of Russian church in Jaffa opens in Tel Aviv Tel Aviv, January 17, 2014 On January 15, in the Russian cultural center, a photo exhibition, dedicated to the 120th anniversary of consecration of the Church of Holy Apostle Peter and Saint Tabitha was opened at the dependency of the Russian Ecclesiastical Mission in Abu-Kabir in Jaffa - a south suburb of Tel Aviv. In the past, Russian pilgrims would arrive at the Holy Land through the Jaffa seaport. On January 29, 1896, the church was consecrated by Patriarch Gerasimus of Jerusalem in honor of Holy Apostle Peter, who has been especially venerated in Jaffa. Representatives of the Russian embassy in Israel and of the Russian Ecclesiastical Mission in Jerusalem, church parishioners, Israeli residents and guests from Moscow were present at the opening of the exhibition. The organizers of the exhibition are the priest in charge of the dependency of St. Tabitha in Jaffa Archpriest Igor Pchelintsev, and director of the cultural centre Natalia Yakimchuk. The exposition includes historical and modern photographs that relate the history of the dependency, building and beautification of the church on the territory of the parcel of land in Jaffa, where there was the tomb of Tabitha, who had been raised from the dead by Apostle Peter (Acts 9:36). This parcel of land was acquired in 1868 by head of the mission, Archimandrite Antonin (Kapustin, 1865–1894). Modern photographs of the Russian dependency and church interior, made by the professional photographer Reuven Brenner, are exhibited. Also some rare ancient photographs can be seen at the exhibition, which depict Grand Dukes Sergei and Paul Alexandrovich as well as Holy Grand Duchess Elisabeth Feodorovna, who were present in 1888 during the laying of the foundation stone of the future church, together with portraits of Archimandrite Antonin (Kapustin) and other figures, associated with the history of the Russian church in Jaffa. Also photographs showing stages of construction of the buildings of the church and the house for pilgrims on the territory of the dependency, are displayed. It was founded so that pilgrims, on their arrival to Jaffa and making their first steps on the Holy Land, might rest, restore their strength, pray and go further to the Holy City of Jerusalem. The exhibition in Tel Aviv also contains color photographs, which were made at the dependency over last 20 years. This collection includes photographs that tell of the visit in 1997 of His Holiness Patriarch Alexei II of Moscow and All Russia, about gilding of bells and the present-day state of the church and the dependency. At present the Russian dependency in Jaffa is considered to be one of the most beautiful places of Tel Aviv. 22 января 2014 г. Смотри также Мы в соцсетях Подпишитесь на нашу рассылку |
| Website of Patriarchal Commission on family matters, protection of motherhood and childhood opens Moscow, November 22, 2013 The official portal of the Patriarchal Commission on family matters, protection of motherhood and childhood has appeared in the Internet, reports Patriarchia.ru . The website http://pk-semya.ru/ contains the following sections: news, the little Church, challenges of the times, events, analytics and others. A separate menu represents the sections, containing: - hotlines people can call in various difficult situations in life; - a database of questions on family themes, answered by competent priests; - audio and video collections and a library on family problems. In his video address to the portal " s visitors, the chairman of the Patriarchal Commission Archpriest Dimitry Smirnov noted: " I want to congratulate everybody in our native land who is sympathizes with the restoration of a real, full-fledged, Russian family of many children. We are opening a new portal of the Patriarchal Commission on protection of motherhood and childhood. In the modern world it is impossible to promote ideas without modern technologies, and so we, following the spirit of the time, have taken care to create such an instrument " . " We will try to promote informational support and a higher level of legal culture in the sphere of family relations as well as motherhood and childhood. And, of course, to preach in all possible ways the Christian views on the family, motherhood and childhood, which have now been largely lost, " added Archpriest. The video address is accompanied by a visual instruction, which represents the structure, all sections and functions of the website. The Patriarchal Commission on family matters, protection of motherhood and childhood was formed according to the Holy Synod decision late in 2011 with the object of developing and implementing of the system complex of measures for overcoming the crisis of the family values in the society and for the Church support of the family. Pravoslavie.ru 25 ноября 2013 г. ... Смотри также Комментарии Мы в соцсетях Подпишитесь на нашу рассылку |
| Archive An exhibition of Orthodox icons opens in Mar del Plata 20 July 2021 year 19:00 With a blessing of Bishop Leonid of Argentina and South America, an exhibition of Orthodox icons has been arranged at the Gallegas center through the efforts of the Parish of the Holy Passion Bearers in Mar del Plata, Argentine. The grand opening was attended by Bishop Leonid of Argentine and South America, Bishop John of Caracas and South America, ROCOR; Ms. Maria Florencia Ranellucci, director general for international relations between communities and religions in Mar del Plata; Yu. N. Kuznetsov, Russian Federation honorary consul in Mar del Plata, Nikochea, Provinces of Chubut, Rio Negro and La Pampa; representatives of the Naval Prefecture, Argentinian air, naval and land forces, and public figures in Mar del Plata. Mr. Yu. N. Kuznetsov and Ms. Ranellucci greeted the participants in the event. In his address, Bishop Leonid noted in particular, “The attitude towards icons was not always the same in various periods of history. Thus, in 730, Emperor Leo III the Isaurian prohibited the veneration of icons. The iconoclasm resulted in the destruction of thousands of icons as well as mosaics, frescoes, statues of saints and decorated icon-screens in many churches. The clergy, monastics and ordinary people were persecuted for the veneration of icons, were thrown into prisons, tortured and even killed. “The 787 Ecumenical Council approved he doctrine of the veneration of icons. After that, all the convicts for the veneration of icons were rehabilitated and released from prisons. But, unfortunately, iconoclasm raged for some more decades gradually dying down. “I am very glad that now Christians have an opportunity to pray at sacred icons without obstruction, to kiss them and place them at home. The speeches were followed by the performance of popular Russian romances. The event was held in a warm and friendly atmosphere. DECR Communication Service /Patriarchia.ru Календарь ← 7 December 2023 year |
| Exhibition on Christianization of Europe in middle ages opens in Germany Paderborn, August 2, 2013 The exhibition " Credo: Christianization of Europe in middle ages " has opened in the Paderborn Diocesan museum in Germany, reports Sedmitza.ru . The Christianization of Europe happened not as a linear process but as a dynamic phenomenon that went in different ways in different regions of Europe. The exposition describes achievements and failures of missionaries, facts on missionary activities associated with the military expansion and other coercive actions. The exhibition " s organizers hope that those who observe the exhibition will think about the meaning of Christianity today and its role in the process of forming of national states. About 800 exhibits from around 230 museums, libraries and private collections of various European countries--from Iceland and Italy to the Ukraine as well as the USA have been collected for the exhibition. Among the most valuable objects are the text of St. Paul " s Epistle to Romans of early medieval period (kept at the Chester Beatty Library in Dublin) and also " The Petersburg Gospel " from the Russian National Library, which is rarely exhibited. A well-known " Epos of Charlemagne " that describes the meeting of the king of Franks with Pope Leo III in 799 in Paderborn (kept at the Central Zurich Library) will also be on exhibition as well. Moreover, the organizers have brought with them artwork from the Art History Museum in Vienna, San Marco in Venice, and also treasures from the National museum of the Ukraine and the Marienburg castle of Poland that were not exhibited in Europe before. They include the Byzantine decorations and elements of decor from the former residence of the Great Master of the Teutonic Order. A separate part of the exhibition tells of recent archeological finds, shedding new light on the history of the spread of Christianity in Europe. Specifically, the exposition includes finds from the burial of an Anglo-Saxon prince, the so called " Prince of Prittlewell " (ca. 700) that was discovered in 2003. Now restored and kept at the Southend-on-Sea museum (Essex), the burial vault was first reconstructed outside Great Britain. The exhibition is held under patronage of the president of Germany Joachim Gauck and is organized jointly with the Paderborn administration, the Archbishopric of Paderborn and the Regional association of Westhalia-Lippe. This is the third successful joint national exhibition project after the exhibitions, " The Carolingian Culture and Arts " and " Canossa that Shook the World " . 6 августа 2013 г. ... Комментарии Мы в соцсетях Подпишитесь на нашу рассылку |
| Tweet Нравится Christian Family from Syria Being Held in Detention Camp in U.S. Source: ChristianHeadlines.com December 18, 2015 A Christian family who left Syria for the U.S. has been in a detention camp for more than a month. According to Christian Today, Samer and his family left Syria to come to Texas just days after the Paris attacks. The family was taken to an immigration center near San Antonio. Samer has a wife and two sons, ages 2 and 5. " My very small children are in prison, " Samer told reporters. " I had no idea that the political climate was so against Syrian refugees. If I had known that it was so terrible here I wouldn " t have brought my family. " Christian Today reports that the family has undergone a background check but are not security threats. “They have followed every rule, completed every step in the process that results in asylum seekers being released to live with their families and told to report to court, but they are being treated differently ... the saddest thing about these cases is that these people fled from a government that singled them out because of who they were – Christians,” said Jonathan Ryan, their attorney. “They came to our country seeking protection only to find that we are doing the same thing because of their national origin.” The debate over refugee immigration into the U.S. has continued to grow. About half of the governors in the U.S. have said they oppose settling Syrian refugees in their states. U.S. evangelical leaders released a statement this week saying that “voices of fear” cannot dictate immigration policy. " Moments like these are when Christians cannot remain silent and still. In light of this crisis, we commit ourselves and our churches to actively care for and minister to global refugees with mercy and compassion, both here and abroad, based on God " s compelling concern for all people in need and especially refugees. " ChristianHeadlines.com 21 декабря 2015 г. Предыдущий Следующий Смотри также Bulgarian Orthodox Church Tells Government: Don’t Admit More Refugees Bulgarian Orthodox Church Tells Government: Don’t Admit More Refugees The Bulgarian Orthodox Church indicated that its view was that accepting more refugees from the Middle East could threaten Christianity in the country and even put at risk the existence of Bulgaria as a state. Belgrade Opens Haven For Refugee Mothers And Children Belgrade Opens Haven For Refugee Mothers And Children Serbia opened a second and Belgrade its first haven for refugee mothers and children, where they will be able to have some rest and assistance from social workers, health visitors, kindergarten teachers and translators, on Tuesday. 10,000 Syrian Refugees Headed for the United States 10,000 Syrian Refugees Headed for the United States World Relief says US churches are ready to assist refugees after Obama approves major increase for 2016. Комментарии © 1999-2015 Православие.Ru |
| The charity " s regional coordinator for Oxford, Anwen Holmes, said: " Many of the children Christian Aid will support with the funds from this appeal have little else but violence and chaos since they were born. " I was delighted to welcome Marija, who, through her work, holds out the hand of friendship to those who have seen the worst that humanity has to offer. " I am proud, too, of the churches of Oxfordshire who are supporting us to offer a guiding light of kindness to those walking in darkness. " To donate to the appeal visit christianaid.org.uk/Christmas Oxford Mail 1 декабря 2016 г. Подпишитесь на рассылку Православие.Ru Рассылка выходит два раза в неделю: Предыдущий Следующий Смотри также Belgrade Opens Haven For Refugee Mothers And Children Belgrade Opens Haven For Refugee Mothers And Children Serbia opened a second and Belgrade its first haven for refugee mothers and children, where they will be able to have some rest and assistance from social workers, health visitors, kindergarten teachers and translators, on Tuesday. Serbian Church urges state and citizens to help migrants Serbian Church urges state and citizens to help migrants Serbian Orthodox Church (SPC) on Thursday said it sympathized with migrants from Syria, Iraq and other countries, transiting Serbia in large numbers. “The Whole of Syria Will Pass Through Serbia:” Belgrade To Face Five Million Refugees “The Whole of Syria Will Pass Through Serbia:” Belgrade To Face Five Million Refugees “At least five million people will pass through here. They are all running because of the war and are seeking refuge somewhere in Europe. First those who can afford the trip flee, but the situation in Syria is difficult so those who don’t have the money will flee too.” Комментарии Anthony 1 декабря 2016, 22:00 Maybe she should have brought the refugees with her to England. After all that disgusting race bears full responsibility for the death, destruction and carnage across the Middle East. Not to mention their arming of the terrorists. Oh, and let " s not forget what that tribe did to Serbia. © 1999-2016 Православие.Ru |
| The 7th meeting of Joint Russian-Iranian Commission for Islam-Orthodoxy Dialogue opens in Teheran Teheran October 6, 2010 On October 6, 2010, a delegation of the Russian Orthodox, in keeping with the Holy Synod decision of 31 May 2010, arrived in Teheran for the 7 th meeting of the Joint Commission for Islam-Orthodoxy Dialogue. This year, the meeting is devoted to the theme ‘The Role of Religion in the Life of the Individual and Society’. The delegation is headed by Bishop Feofilakt of Smolensk and Vyazma. It includes Hegumen Philip Riabykh, vice-chairman of the Moscow Patriarchate’s department for external church relations, Hegumen Alexander Zerkeshev, rector of St. Nicholas’s in Teheran, Rev. Sergiy Zvonarev, DECR secretary for the far-abroad countries, and D. Safonov, lecturer at Moscow Theological Academy and staff member of the DECR secretariat for the far-abroad countries. The commission traditionally met at the Center for Interreligious Dialogue of the Iranian Islamic Culture and Relations Organization. The church delegation was warmly welcomed by its director, hojjat al-Islam Mohammad Hossein Mozaffari. In the beginning of the meeting, passages from the Quran and the Gospel were read. Then Bishop Feofilakt read out a message from His Holiness Patriarch Kirill . He noted that at present, fraternal relations between traditional religious communities in the two countries, which seek to build their life on the basis of spiritual and moral laws, are very much needed. He also thanked the Iranian side for its warm attitude to representatives of the Russian Church and expressed a wish that the meetings continued to be held in their characteristic spirit of mutual respect. Bishop Feofilakt pointed to the translation of the Russian Orthodox Church’s Basic Social Concept into Farsi as an important historical event. This translation, made at the request of the Department for External Church Relation, was produced by the best Russian linguists who work at the State Linguistic University in Moscow and represented the first experience of translation into a language of the Indo-Iranian language group. Copies of the Basic Concept in Farsi were distributed to the participants in the dialogue and guests. Bishop Feofilakt also said that the document was an expression of respect for the Iranian people and their religious and intellectual tradition and expressed hope that the Iranian side would find it interesting. During their visit, which will last till October 10, the delegation will celebrate divine services and meet with Iranian religious leaders and with Russian compatriots. DECR Communication Service 9 октября 2010 г. ... Смотри также Комментарии Мы в соцсетях Подпишитесь на нашу рассылку |
| Tweet Нравится The Holy Mountain: virtual tour now online Moscow, December 21, 2016 Thanks to an expansive site launched earlier this year, Mt. Athos, the Holy Mountain, is now open to all “visitors,” whether man, woman, or child. The site, MountAthos360° , developed over the past three years, offers a unique and breathtaking online view of life on the Holy Mountain, with sections dedicated to the twenty main monasteries as well as the main sketes and cells, and even caves of the ascetics. Undertaken with the blessings of the monks and elders, the site aims to “display Athonite monasticism and Orthodox monastic spirituality, for the glory of God.” Free of charge, the site offers both still photos and rotating 360° views and the history of the Holy Mountain itself along with its various monastic dwellings. Registered users can also upload their own personal photos from pilgrimages to the Garden of the Mother of God, as Mt. Athos is also known. One of the site’s highlights is a virtual tour of the various monastic dwellings of the much-loved St. Paisios the Athonite. The chapel inside St. Paisios " Panagouda cell Useful information, such as telephone numbers and bus and ferry schedules, for planning trips to Mt. Athos is also presented. There is also an option to offer donations which go towards supporting missionaries and NGOs in Greece and Africa “who support vulnerable fellow human beings on a daily basis… The name of the group, GIVE LOVE, was inspired by an everyday expression of the monks of Mount Athos which is factually present in all their daily activities.” The site offers content in English, Greek, and Russian. 21 декабря 2016 г. Подпишитесь на рассылку Православие.Ru Рассылка выходит два раза в неделю: Предыдущий Следующий Смотри также A virtual tour of Orthodox churches in Estonia is now available A virtual tour of Orthodox churches in Estonia is now available The project is based on interactive spherical panoramas. With their help you will be able to examine the exterior of each temple represented in the project, to take a good look at their unique interiors and decorations, and, from a bird " s eye view, to admire the inimitable panoramas of the churches and their surroundings. Arkhangelsk Diocese opens the virtual museum of the New Martyrs Arkhangelsk Diocese opens the virtual museum of the New Martyrs The website contains video collections and libraries related to the repressions, archival court cases, card files of those persecuted for their faith, the map of “sorrowful” places, the New Martyrs museum’s exhibits, and the “Ones who endured to the end” exhibition with methodological materials for guides. Комментарии Milivoje 23 декабря 2016, 14:00 Thanks brother © 1999-2016 Православие.Ru |
| Предыдущий Следующий Смотри также Grand Duchess Elizabeth Romanov Society opens in England Grand Duchess Elizabeth Romanov Society opens in England Inspired by a recent pilgrimage to Moscow, a group of English Orthodox Christians returned home with a great veneration for St. Elizabeth and founded the Grand Duchess Elizabeth Romanov Society. As Maria Harwood, who co-founded the society with her husband John, writes: “Definitely we were inspired by our pilgrimage. We became a group of people bound by our love of the saint and by enthusiasm to spread knowledge about her life and deeds in the country which greatly influenced her personality.” Discovering the Grand Duchess Elizabeth Jesse Dominick, John Harwood, Maria (Feodorovna) Harwood, Paul Oxborough Discovering the Grand Duchess Elizabeth A Conversation with English Pilgrims in Moscow Jesse Dominick, John Harwood, Maria Harwood, Paul Oxborrow A group of pilgrims from England recently made their way to Russia to explore the spiritual treasures of Moscow, and particularly those relating to the lives of their parish patron St. Elizabeth the Grand Duchess and New Martyr, and all the New Martyrs and Confessors who suffered under the Communist Yoke in the twentieth century. They took some time out of their busy schedule to chat with us at Sretensky Monastery and offer their thoughts and reflections on their trip, as well as the history and current state of Orthodoxy in England. Holy Hieromartyr Benjamin of Petrograd and Those With Him Holy Hieromartyr Benjamin of Petrograd and Those With Him Commemorated July 31/August 14 Today the Russian Orthodox Church celebrates the memory of one of the early stars in the pleiades of new martyrs and confessors of the Communist yoke, Metropolitan Benjamin (Kazansky) of Petrograd and Gdovsk, together with Archimandrite Sergei, Yuri, and John. Комментарии Подпишитесь на рассылку Православие.Ru Рассылка выходит два раза в неделю: © 1999-2016 Православие.Ru При перепечатке ссылка на Православие.Ru обязательна |
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