| The Holy Synod of the Russian Orthodox Church of the Moscow Patriarchate Confirms the Election of the Primate of the Russian Church Abroad The Holy Synod of the Moscow Patriarchate May 14, 2008 No. 3526 Moscow, 119034, Chisty, 5 TO HIS EMINENCE THE MOST REVEREND HILARION METROPOLITAN OF EASTERN AMERICA AND NEW YORK EXCERPT FROM JOURNAL No. 39 OF THE MEETING OF THE HOLY SYNOD OF THE RUSSIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH of May 14, 2008 During a meeting of the Holy Synod presided over by the PATRIARCH- HEARD: A report by His Holiness the Patriarch on the election by the Council of Bishops of the Russian Church Abroad on May 12, 2008, of His Eminence Archbishop Hilarion of Sydney, Australia and New Zealand as her First Hierarch, Metropolitan of Eastern America and New York. Background: In accordance with the Act of Canonical Communion of May 17, 2007, the Primate of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia is elected by its Council of Bishops. The election is confirmed, in accordance with canonical law, by the Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia and the Holy Synod of the Russian Orthodox Church. The Council of Bishops of the Russian Church Abroad, acting in accordance with the Regulations of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia, on May 12, 2008, elected His Eminence Archbishop Hilarion of Sydney, Australia and New Zealand as the Primate of the Russian Church Abroad. The Act of Election of the First Hierarch of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia along with a request for the confirmation of this decision made by the Council of Bishops of the Russian Church Abroad by His Holiness the Patriarch and the Holy Synod was addressed to His Holiness Patriarch Alexy of Moscow and All Russia. DECREED: The decision of the Council of Bishops of the Russian Church Abroad on the election of His Eminence Archbishop Hilarion of Sydney, Australia and New Zealand as her First Hierarch, Metropolitan of Eastern America and New York, is hereby confirmed. THIS IS A TRUE EXCERPT. [Seal of the Holy Synod of the Russian Orthodox Church] [signature: Kliment] ADMINISTRATOR OF THE MOSCOW PATRIARCHATE METROPOLITAN OF KALUGA AND BOROVSK 16 мая 2008 г. ... Смотри также Комментарии Мы в соцсетях Подпишитесь на нашу рассылку |
| Предыдущий Следующий Смотри также Metropolitan Kirill of Smolensk and Kaliningrad Elected New Patriarch of Moscow Metropolitan Kirill of Smolensk and Kaliningrad Elected New Patriarch of Moscow On the evening of January 27, 2009, the results of the election of the new Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia were announced. The Local Council [Pomestny Sobor] elected His Eminence Metropolitan Kirill of Smolensk and Kaliningrad as the head of the Russian Orthodox Church. New bishop of the American Carpatho-Russian Orthodox Diocese elected New bishop of the American Carpatho-Russian Orthodox Diocese elected The Holy and Sacred Synod of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople has elected the Very Reverend Archimandrite Grigorios Tatsis Bishop of the American Carpatho-Russian Orthodox Diocese. Archbishop Tikhon elected Metropolitan of All America and Canada Archbishop Tikhon elected Metropolitan of All America and Canada His Eminence, Archbishop Tikhon, Archbishop of Philadelphia and Eastern Pennsylvania, was elected Primate of the Orthodox Church in America during the 17th All-American Council of the Orthodox Church in America at Holy Trinity Church here Tuesday, November 13, 2012. New Greek Orthodox patriarch elected New Greek Orthodox patriarch elected Christians belong in Syria and will remain there despite the challenges facing them, newly elected Greek Orthodox Patriarch John X Yazigi said Monday. Three candidates for the Bulgarian Patriarchal throne elected Three candidates for the Bulgarian Patriarchal throne elected On February 15, 2013 the meeting of the Holy Synod of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church was held in Sofia, where by secret voting three candidates for the Patriarchal throne were elected from among diocesan hierarchs (Metropolitans). Metropolitan Onuphry of Chernovtsy and Bukovina elected as new head of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church Metropolitan Onuphry of Chernovtsy and Bukovina elected as new head of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church On August 13 the results of elections of the new Metropolitan of Kiev and All Ukraine have been announced, reports the website of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church. Комментарии © 1999-2015 Православие.Ru |
| Archive Cleric and his flock have returned from schism to canonical Ukrainian Orthodox Church 9 July 2019 year 11:05 On 8 July 2019, Metropolitan Antony of Borispol and Brovary, chancellor of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church, met with a community of the Church of the Dormition in the village of Morozovka, Borispol diocese. Rev. Nikolai Brega, suspended for his deviation into the schism, repented and expressed his wish to return to the bosom of the canonical Church. The Information and Education department of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church referring to Metropolitan Antony’sYouTube, he accepted repentance of the former cleric of the diocese and blessed him to return to the bosom of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church, saying: ‘As a ruling bishop of the Borispol diocese I accept your repentance. Let us pray to the Lord, asking him to unite that was separated. I hope, Fr. Nikolai, for your conscientious position as well as that of the whole parish.’ Metropolitan Antony reminded those gathered that schism is a sin against the Church. He called ‘the substitution of the Church of Christ for political surrogate’ a misfortune and added that a man, who succumbed into temptation of betraying his Church, ‘takes the path of Judas. But a Christian can always return. As in the Parable of the Prodigal Son, the Lord and the Holy Church are always expecting to embrace this man.’ The hierarch underscored that the Church should not deal with matters of political order. The Church is for the soul and its salvation. You have returned because the Lord has touched your souls and led you to repentance.’ Metropolitan Antony wished the priest and parishioners to leave the temptations behind and be faithful even in the face of pressure and deception. Rev. Nikolai Brega said that the decision to return was taken by the entire community. ‘We discussed the matter during the whole month and resolve d that it was necessary to return to the canonical Chirch and stay far away from any politics. The truth is there where God and the Church, grace and the Holy Spirit are’. So, the whole community has repented and returned to the Church which has nourished us,’ he added. DECR Communication Service /Patriarchia.ru Календарь ← 7 December 2023 year |
| Предыдущий Следующий Смотри также Unidentified people attempted to burn down a church in Kiev Unidentified people attempted to burn down a church in Kiev (+Photo) On January 5, 2016, unidentified people set the Church of St. Petro Mohyla of the Second Shevchenko Deanery of Kiev on fire. “Right Sector” has blocked a church and is holding parishioners hostage without light and water “Right Sector” has blocked a church and is holding parishioners hostage without light and water (+Video) According to reports of the Rivne Diocese representatives, at the present time 12 women – parishioners of the UOC MP parish – and two priests are still being held hostage in the church without light and water. Pticha village: a video of brutal attack on church by “Right Sector” and schismatics is published Pticha village: a video of brutal attack on church by “Right Sector” and schismatics is published The video shows the church raiders using Molotov cocktails, tear gas, truncheons and iron bars. Some of the clergy and believers were injured. “The Right Sector” attempted to take over an Orthodox church in Volhynia “The Right Sector” attempted to take over an Orthodox church in Volhynia (+Video) Supporters of the so-called “Kyiv Patriarchate” assisted by the people with stripes of “the Right Sector” attempted to take over the Church of the Holy Archangel Michael in the Zalukhiv village of the Ukraine’s Volhynia (Volyn) region. Head guard of the Sumy diocesan administration severely beaten Head guard of the Sumy diocesan administration severely beaten The victim underwent serious surgery lasting many hours, but he still remains in a critical condition. Schismatics disrupted a divine service and seized an Orthodox church not far from Kiev Schismatics disrupted a divine service and seized an Orthodox church not far from Kiev Unidentified people rushed into the church during the liturgy, they called themselves representatives of the local self-defence. Комментарии Новые материалы Выбор читателей © 1999-2016 Православие.Ru |
| Between hierarchism and conciliarity Although the Orthodox believe that their Church constitutes one single body, institutionally, it is a complex system of communities, which are structured hierarchically. It is a common belief that there is a strict hierarchy in the Orthodox Church. This is true, though partly. The Orthodox Church is in fact a fellowship of the Local Churches, without definite hierarchy between them. Also within the Local Churches the conciliar system is quite strong. Alongside the traditional synodal institutions, where mostly Church hierarchs take part, the Orthodox Church retains much of laic participation in the crucial decision-making. An active laic participation in the Church life was strengthened at the beginning of the XX century. That epoch was marked by radical social changes and revolutions with lower social classes taking upper hand in the political and social life. Similar processes penetrated deep into the life of the Orthodox Churches, having become a sort of ‘socialist’ fashion. In many Local Orthodox Churches the hierarchical synodal system, consisted exclusively of bishops, was transformed into a mixed system, with combination of both hierarchical and laic elements. In the Russian Church, for instance, this ‘socialistic’ trend took shape of a so-called ‘Local Council’ (Поместный Собор). In the Orthodox tradition, the institution of a local council always meant a gathering of bishops only. At the beginning of the XX century, however, under the influence of the social reformations, it was transformed into a sort of clergy-laic congress which included delegates from both clergy and laity. Moreover, this ‘socialistic’ kind of ‘Local Council’ was given an ultimate authority in deciding over the most crucial issues of the Church life. The same processes happened in other Local Churches. For instance, in the Church of Constantinople, the institution with the highest authority consisted of two bodies (δο σματα), hierarchical and laic. A similar institution, Congress of clergy and laity (Κληρικολακ συνλευση) for a long period of time elected Primates of the Church of Greece and took most important decisions in the life of this Church. This list can be continued. Nowadays the institution of mixed hierarchical-laic councils is in decline. Some Local Churches got rid of it long time ago. Some are just in the transition process of coming back to the hierarchy-only councils. |
| Предыдущий Следующий Смотри также Christians are the Salt of Syria, and Will Remain in Our Land Bishop Qais of Erzurum Bishop Qais of Erzurum: Christians are the Salt of Syria, and Will Remain in Our Land Natalia Goroshkova, Bishop Qais of Erzurum Today the Church in Syria is going through a difficult period of persecutions. Churches, monasteries, convents, and cultural monuments are being destroyed, and people are being killed. In his interview with the Pravlife.org website Bishop Qais (Sadiq) of Erzurum, Vicar of His Beatitude Patriarch John X of Antioch, relates how the Church in Syria is trying to survive during the war. His Holiness Patriarch Kirill: Unilateral recognition of schism in Ukraine will have catastrophic consequences for the unity of the Orthodox Church His Holiness Patriarch Kirill: Unilateral recognition of schism in Ukraine will have catastrophic consequences for the unity of the Orthodox Church His Holiness reminded the participants in the meeting that last year the hierarchs of the abovementioned entities, ignoring His Beatitude Metropolitan Onufry of Kiev and All Ukraine, the canonical Primate of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church, visited Ukraine on repeated occasions and openly spoke in support of schismatics, promising them the recognition of their structure as an autocephalous Church and claiming that they act on behalf of His Holiness Patriarch Bartholomew of Constantinople. Patriarch of Serbia expresses concern for discrimination against canonical Ukrainian Orthodox Church Patriarch Irinej of Serbia Patriarch of Serbia expresses concern for discrimination against canonical Ukrainian Orthodox Church Patriarch Irinej of Serbia " With compassion and prayer the Serbian Orthodox Church is following the development of the conflict in Ptichya village in the Rovno Region, where our fellow faithful have become victims of pogroms and violence; where the Orthodox clergy are beaten up by unbridled fascist militants; where the weak elderly and women have been locked up in their own church for several days now without water and food, even without being provided with the necessary medical aid. " Комментарии Anthony 30 декабря 2016, 22:00 Amen. Now here are genuine words from a genuine Orthodox Christian. Unlike the nonsense spewing forth from Constantinople where one minute they support the canonical Church and the next minute they " re examining documents proposing schism. © 1999-2016 Православие.Ru |
| The seventh meeting of the Joint Commissions of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia and of the Moscow Patriarchate held in Moscow From June 26-28, 2006, the seventh joint meeting of the Commission of the Moscow Patriarchate on dialog with the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia and of the Commission of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia on discussions with the Moscow Patriarchate was held at the offices of the Department of External Church Relations at St Danilov Monastery in Moscow. Participating on behalf of the Moscow Patriarchate were: President of the Commission, Archbishop Innokenty of Korsun; Archbishop Evgeny of Verey; Protopriest Vladislav Tsypin; Archimandrite Tikhon (Shevkunov); and Secretary of the Commission, Protopriest Nikolai Balashov. On the side of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia were: President of the ROCOR Commission, Archbishop Mark of Berlin and Germany; Bishop Ambroise; Archimandrite Luke (Murianka); Protopriest Nikolai Artemoff; and the Commission’s Secretary, Protopriest Alexander Lebedeff. The Chairman of the Department of External Church Relations of the Moscow Patriarchate, Metropolitan Kirill of Smolensk and Kaliningrad, also participated in the discussion of certain questions. The main topic of the meeting was the further steps upon the path of reestablishing church unity in the light of the decisions of the IV All-Diaspora Council and of the Council of Bishops of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia, held last May in San Francisco. The proposals expressed by the Council of Bishops of ROCOR regarding the further development of the Act on Canonical Communion were carefully studied. After an exhaustive discussion, a supplemented draft of the Act was prepared for submission to the Holy Synod of the Moscow Patriarchate and the Synod of Bishops of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia for consideration. Clarifications were made at the meetings on some aspects of the participation of the Moscow Patriarchate in inter-religious and inter-Christian activities. The Commissions also examined other canonical and practical questions which needed to be decided in connection with the reestablishment of ecclesiastical unity. Among these were problems of the existing parishes of the Russian Church Abroad on the canonical territory of the Moscow Patriarchate and of pastoral interrelations between the bishops and clergymen of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia and of the Moscow Patriarchate who conduct their ministry abroad. 17 мая 2007 г. ... Смотри также Комментарии Мы в соцсетях Подпишитесь на нашу рассылку |
| Archive His Holiness Patriarch Irinej of Serbia visits Representation of the Serbian Orthodox Church in Moscow 25 May 2018 year 12:29 In the evening of 24 May 2018, His Holiness Patriarch Irinej of Serbia visited the Church of Ss. Peter and Paul at Yauza Gates – the Representation of the Serbian Orthodox Church in Moscow. His Holiness was accompanied by Bishop Irinej of Baka; Archimandrite Isihije (Rogi), abbot of the Kovilj Monastery, Bishop elect of Moha; Deacon Aleksandar Prascevi, head of the Patriarchal Office; and Mr. Dejan Naki, personal secretary to the Patriarch and director of the Belgrade archdiocesan workshop. Meeting His Holiness Patriarch Irinej were Bishop Antonije of Moravica and clerics of the church. Among those who arrived at the Representation to greet the high guest were Metropolitan Niphon of Philippopolis, rector of the Representation of the Orthodox Church of Antioch in Moscow; Bishop Paisy of Schigry and Manturovo; Bishop Andrei of Rossosh and Ostrogozhsk; Bishop Ioann of Domodedovo; Archpriest Nikolai Balashov, DECR vice-chairman; and Archimandrite Seraphim (Shemyatovsky), rector of the Representation of the Orthodox Church of the Czech Lands and Slovakia in Moscow. Bishop Antonije of Moravica greeted His Holiness Patriarch Irinej on behalf of the clergy and parishioners of the Serbian Representation, congratulated His Holiness on receiving an award of the International Foundation for the Unity of Orthodox Christian Nations and presented him with an icon of St. Arsenius the Archbishop of Serbia. His Holiness Patriarch Irinej thanked the rector of the Representation for hospitality and the gift. The Primate of the Serbian Orthodox Church said he thanked God for the two days spent in Moscow in the splendid spiritual and prayerful atmosphere. “Moscow has always been and still is a great spiritual centre not only for the Russian Orthodox Church, but for the whole Orthodoxy as well,” Patriarch Irinej said, “The Serbs have always tied their small boat to the great Russian ship. We pin high hopes on Russia’s help. These days we are enduring ordeals in Kosovo, and the Russian Church – in Ukraine. Today’s rulers want to take away our land, where our greatest shrines are located. For these shrines our ancestors who defended Kosovo shed much blood.” His Holiness Patriarch Irinej thanked Bishop Antonije for his service of many years as representative of the Serbian Orthodox Church and presented the Representation with an icon of St. Sava of Serbia. DECR Communication Service /Patriarchia.ru Календарь ← 7 December 2023 year |
| Archive Representative of Ukrainian Orthodox Church to European international organizations holds meetings at Council of Europe 28 February 2019 year 21:03 From February 27 to 28, 2019, Bishop Victor of Baryshevka, representative of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church to European international organizations, was on a working visit to Strasbourg. He began his visit with a prayer at the Divine Liturgy on the commemoration day of St. Cyril Equal-to-the-Apostles the Enlightener of the Slavs, at the new church of All Saints in Strasbourg. During the service, an ardent prayer was lifted up for the suffering Orthodox faithful in Ukraine. On February 27, Bishop Victor had meetings with Mr. Christos Giakoumopoulos, Director General for Human Rights and Rule of Law, Mr. Christophe Poirel, Director of the Human Rights Directorate, and Mr. Regis Brillat, Special Advisor of the Council of Europe Secretary General for Ukraine. On February 28, Bishop Victor met with Ms. Dunja Mijatovi. Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights and her staff. During his meeting the Ukrainian hierarch was accompanied by Hegumen Philip (Riabyjkh), Russian Orthodox Church representative to the Council of Europe. Bishop Victor informed the high-ranking European officials about the situation of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church at the present time and the difficulties encountered by the clergy and laity of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church in liturgical celebrations and confession of the faith in Ukraine. The sides discussed possible ways of preventing and banning violations of the rights of the faithful of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church and ways out of the present church crisis in Ukraine. His Eminence conveyed materials recording the violations and his appeal to international officials to help defend legitimacy and rights of the faithful. Hegumen Philip, on his part, informed the Council of Europe representatives about the monitoring of violations of the rights of Orthodox Christians in Europe. The sides agreed to continue contacts concerning human rights problems, the website of the Strasbourg representation of the Russian Orthodox Church reports. DECR Communication Service /Patriarchia.ru Календарь ← 7 December 2023 year |
| However, it does not mean that Alexandrian Patriarch Theodoros has entered upon the path of ecumenism—nothing is said about Orthodoxy having union with other Christian communities in Africa. On the contrary, the goal of the Alexandrian Patriarchate is the active preaching of Christ amongst the African population. Translated by Jesse Dominick Pravoslavie.ru 24 ноября 2016 г. Подпишитесь на рассылку Православие.Ru Рассылка выходит два раза в неделю: Предыдущий Следующий Смотри также Bulgarian Church reasserts rejection of Crete Council Bulgarian Church reasserts rejection of Crete Council The patriarch of Bulgaria has informed Archbishop Ieronymos of Athens by letter of the synod " s decision, with an official announcement expected soon. Patriarch of Alexandria calls upon all local Orthodox Churches to participate in Pan-Orthodox Council Patriarch of Alexandria calls upon all local Orthodox Churches to participate in Pan-Orthodox Council The primate of the Alexandrian Orthodox Church believes that the Bulgarian Church will not change its decision, in contrast with the other three Local Churches, which didn’t say “no” in such a categorical fashion. Antiochian Orthodox Church will not participate in Pan-Orthodox Council until issues are resolved - Antiochian Secretariat Antiochian Orthodox Church will not participate in Pan-Orthodox Council until issues are resolved - Antiochian Secretariat It appears that the convening of the Holy and Great Council, which has been being planned for generations, is jeopardized by a number of difficulties and it still needs more preparation as to the issues it will treat, and the practical details related to its convocation and its proceedings. Комментарии Nick P Jannakos 5 декабря 2016, 06:00 Wherefore, brethren, let us plant ourselves upon the rock of faith and the Tradition of the Church, removing not the landmarks set by our holy fathers, nor giving room to those who are anxious to introduce novelties and to undermine the structure of God’s holy ecumenical and apostolic Church. For if everyone were allowed a free hand, little by little the entire Body of the Church would be destroyed. #Amen. St. John of Damascus © 1999-2016 Православие.Ru |
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