| Meeting of Deputy Secretary-General of NATO with Philaret (Denisenko) will not promote peace, Russia " s Ministry for Foreign Affairs believes/Православие.Ru Meeting of Deputy Secretary-General of NATO with Philaret (Denisenko) will not promote peace, Russia " s Ministry for Foreign Affairs believes Moscow, April 28, 2015 Official representative of the Russian Federation’s Ministry for Foreign Affairs Alexander Lukashevich has commented on the meeting of the First Deputy Secretary-General of NATO Alexander Vershbow with head of “the Kyiv Patriarchate’s” schismatic Philaret (Denisenko), a message on the Foreign Affairs Ministry’s official website reads. This meeting took place on April 22 at the NATO’s headquarters. “Moscow has noticed the recent media reports on the meeting of the NATO’s First Deputy Secretary-General A. Vershbow with the so-called primate of the uncanonical “Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the Kiyv Patriarchate”. “It seems that the alliance, realizing the utter futility of the “traditional” steps taken by the bloc in order to stir up the massive anti-Russian propaganda, is ready to overstep any moral and ethic principles, even intruding upon the spiritual sphere and shamelessly trying to cash in on the feelings of believers. At the same time the objectively existing religious and confessional reality is being openly ignored”. “Does NATO really not understand that the very fact of holding of such a meeting, to say nothing of its militaristic content, not only does not make for settling of the present conflict and finding of common ground inside the Ukrainian society which is now split, but may also become a “a delayed-action mine” under the process of the peaceful settlement of the Ukrainian crisis based on genuine national dialogue and reconciliation?” the comment by A. Lukashevich reads. 29 апреля 2015 г. Предыдущий Следующий Смотри также Elder Ephraim of Vatopedi is asking the Ukrainian people to remain faithful to the canonical Church Elder Ephraim of Vatopedi is asking the Ukrainian people to remain faithful to the canonical Church The elder shared his concern about the events in the Ukraine. Uniats and “Right Sector” militants attack a church in the Ternopil region Uniats and “Right Sector” militants attack a church in the Ternopil region (+Video) The Uniates’ actions were supported by deputy of the Buchach district council Andrei Buchinsky (the Svoboda (“Freedom”) Ukrainian radical nationalist party) accompanied by over 50 young people with “balaclava” helmets on their heads and dressed in camouflage, who called themselves “the Right Sector”, reports the website of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church (UOC MP). An Orthodox priest is detained in the Rivne region An Orthodox priest is detained in the Rivne region Thus, unidentified people punctured tires of cars parked near a church. Also, law-enforcement authorities for no reason whatsoever have now detained at least one Orthodox priest. Комментарии © 1999-2015 Православие.Ru |
| On the occasion of his Name " s Day Patriarch Kirill and Met. Hilarion (Alfeyev) sent greetings to His Beatitude Archbishop Anastasios of Tirana and All Albania: Greeting from His Holiness Patriarch Kirill: Your Beatitude, Beloved in the Lord Brother and Concelebrant, Please accept my cordial greetings on the commemoration day of the monk-martyr Anastasius the Persian. As the primate of the Albanian Orthodox Church you strive to perform your lofty ministry in accordance with God’s will, good, and acceptable, and perfect (Rom 12:2). May the All-Merciful Lord, by the intercession of your heavenly patron, grant to Your Beatitude His abundant help in your work for the benefit of the clergy and flock entrusted to your care, and preserve you in physical and spiritual health for many years. With fraternal love in Christ, +KIRILL Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia Greeting from His Beatitude Metropolitan Hilarion of Volokolamsk: Your Beatitude, Please accept my respectful greetings with the commemoration day of the monk-martyr Anastasius, a great saint pleasing unto God and your heavenly patron. Performing the lofty ministry of the first hierarch of the Albanian Orthodox Church, you make a considerable contribution to the strengthening of peace and accord in Albania. Zealously stirring up the gift of God (2 Tim 1:6), you follow humbly the path of primatial ministry, teaching the faithful children of the holy Church of Christ by an example of your pious life to act in accordance with the words of the Apostle to the Gentiles, Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another; not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord (Rom 12:10-11). I wholeheartedly wish Your Beatitude joy and peace in the Lord, spiritual and physical health and abundant blessings from Christ Our Saviour. With respectful love in the Lord + Hilarion Metropolitan of Volokolamsk Chairman of the Department for External Church Relations Moscow Patriarchate His Holiness Patriarch Kirill , Metropolitan Hilarion (Alfeyev) 25 января 2016 г. Смотри также Комментарии Мы в соцсетях Подпишитесь на нашу рассылку |
| The president of the fund for the “Unity of Russian and Georgian Peoples” addresses Patriarch Ilya II and the Georgian Minister of Culture Tbilisi, October 26, 2012 Professor Vladimir Khomeriki. The President of the fund for the “Unity of Russian and Georgian Peoples”, professor Vladimir Khomeriki, addressed Patriarch-Catholicos of Georgia Ilya II and the Georgian Minister of Culture Guram Odisharia, reports Media News . The fund for the “Unity of Russian and Georgian Peoples” calls the results of the October elections in the Georgian parliament “a manifestation of God’s will and of the spirit of the Georgian people, and the victory of light over darkness”. He also notes that “God’s grace has descended upon Georgia in answer to the prayers of His Holiness the Patriarch-Catholicos of Georgia, the hierarchs of the Georgian Church, and in answer to the steadfastness and high moral spirit of the Georgian Orthodox people.” In the letter, he expresses his regrets that “the regime of M. Saakashvili called the Russian diaspora of Georgians, who have greater lobbying, cultural, humanitarian, and investment possibilities, the agents of the Kremlin and a fifth column, has accused them of heresy, and prevented in every way the beneficial use of this potential for the good of Georgia. Humiliating and destroying the Georgian intelligentsia, calling it refuse, destroying Georgian traditions and mentality, subjecting the Georgian Orthodox Church to strong pressure and trial, through the corrupt processes of globalization, the authorities have done everything to turn their unique nation into a faceless mass without a will of its own, and into servants of the new masters of their lives,” emphasizes Khomeriki. “We consider that the time has come for new, pro-Georgian politicians and decisive actions for the good of our country. We need to turn away from the former politics and rhetoric with respect to Russia, which is destructive to Georgia, and begin a new, good-neighborly and partnership dialogue with Russia. We are sure that such a vector of politics and new relationships will serve first of all the multi-faceted interests of Georgia in Russia and the resolution of important problems that have arisen during the years of the man-made opposition between the two countries,” the letter states. The letter also calls for the closure of the Museum of Soviet and Russian Occupation located in Georgia, stating that this museum only damages Georgian-Russian relationships and could hinder future dialogue. It also states that the Georgian diaspora in Russia and the majority of the Georgian population will welcome the closure of this museum, and will view it as a responsible action of the part of the government. 31 октября 2012 г. ... Комментарии Мы в соцсетях Подпишитесь на нашу рассылку |
| New Patriarch to pray for peace in Bulgarian’s Soul February 25, 2013 Neofit, the newly elected Patriarch of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church, vowed to pray for peace in the hearts of the Bulgarian people, minutes after he was officially enthroned. On his way to the Holy Synod, the new patriarch declined to make any comments to the reporters and his only words were: “The first task of the church is to be united and work together. May all Bulgarians be happy and work for the good of Bulgaria.” The new Patriarch, bishops, priests, President Rosen Plevneliev, ministers, delegates and officials took a family photo in front of St. Alexander Nevski cathedral. Ruse Metropolitan Neofit was elected Patriarch of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church by the Holy Synod‘s national church council on Sunday after he prevailed over two other candidates at a runoff. The three who were were chosen after prolonged debates and stalemates last weekend were: Neofit, the Stara Zagora metropolitan Galaktion, and Lovech’s Gavriil. The news about Neofit‘s election was announced Sunday by interim Patriarch and Sofia Metropolitan, Kiril. Neofit collected 90 votes at runoff against Gavrail, who got 47. The announcement was accompanied by solemn church bells in downtown Sofia. Neofit was born on October 15, 1945 in Sofia. He is a graduate of the Theology Academy in Sofia, and has specialized in Moscow. Neofit is a former lecturer and conductor of the Theology Academy choir, coadjutor at Sofia Bishopric, President of the Theology Academy, first Dean of the restored Faculty of Theology at Sofia University, and was Chief Secretary of the Holy Synod. He is known to have been very close to late Patriarch Maxim. Bulgaria’s Patriarch Maxim , who led the Church since 1971, passed away on November 6, 2012, at the age of 98. A solemn procession from the Holy Synod building to the Alexander Nevsky cathedral followed the electionof the new patriarch. There was a cordon of representatives of all military divisions of Bulgaria. At the end of the enthronization ceremony, the new Patriarch stepped to the throne, when two Bishops promulgated three times “Worthy” for him, followed by the clergy and then the laity. The new Patriarch received the patriarchy attributes: robe, crown, scepter, the patriarchal cross and the engolpiya (small icons) – the latter two worn on the chest. The Orthodox Church 26 февраля 2013 г. ... Комментарии Мы в соцсетях Подпишитесь на нашу рассылку |
| Georgian Patriarchate asks to provide security to human rights activist from LGBT community Source: Interfax-Religion Tbilisi, February 8, 2016 The Georgian Patriarchate has asked the interior minister to provide security to citizen Giorgi Tatishvili, a representative of the LGBT community who campaigns for their rights, who has filed a lawsuit with the Constitutional Court seeking the legalization of same-sex marriage. " As we know, most of our people (regardless of nationality and faith) feel negatively about this law. For this reason, there is a threat that certain forces will use this situation for provocation and the life of Giorgi Tatishvili may be in danger, " the patriarchate said in a statement. The statement says that, despite the fact that the Georgian Orthodox Church " condemns and considers this step (let alone the adoption of a law) to be unacceptable, violence and, naturally, manifestations of violence in its gravest form are also unacceptable. " " For this reason, we are asking the interior minister to take this fact into account and provide Giorgi Tatishvili with security in a timely manner, " the statement says. According to reports released in late January, a lawyer for Giorgi Tatishvili told reporters he had filed a lawsuit with the Georgian Constitutional Court seeking the legalization of same-sex marriage in the republic. In his lawsuit, he demands the invalidation of the provision of the Georgian Civil Code that provides that marriage is a union between a man and a woman. He said the definition of a family should be changed to a union between a man and a man, a woman and a woman, and a man and a woman. The lawyer said he had filed the lawsuit with the Constitutional Court as a private individual, not as a representative of some organization. There was active debate on this issue in the Georgian media in 2015. Zurab Jornenadze, the head of the Georgian NGO Rights for Everyone, said last summer that the association agreement signed by Georgia with the EU envisaged official recognition of same-sex marriage in the country. Irakly Garibashvili, who was then prime minister, then told reporters that " there will be no same-sex marriage in Georgia and family is a union between a man and a woman. " Interfax-Religion 8 февраля 2016 г. Смотри также Мы в соцсетях Подпишитесь на нашу рассылку |
| The St John Chrysostom Order awarded to a great philanthropist, Fr Nicolae Tnase Source: Basilica News Agency November 24, 2015 Rev. Fr. Nicolae Tnase, parish priest of Valea Plopului (the Valley of the Plopar), Prahova County, was awarded by His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of Romania, the St. John Chrysostom Order, on Tuesday, November 24, 2015. Fr Nicolae also received the rank of oikonomos-stavrophore. His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel congratulated Fr Nicolae for all his work: We congratulate Fr Nicolae Tnase for his special philanthropic activity at the Valea Plopului parish, and also for his extended missionary ministry both here and abroad, because he is often invited to bear witness for the benefit of the Church and society to the Orthodox faith and teachings, especially on family, and on children as a gift from God. May the good God, through the intercessions of St. John Chrysostom, grant him a similar spiritual zeal and love for the salvation of people, especially for the support of the suffering and of those in need. This is a moment of appreciation, joy and encouragement. When an award is granted, we show gratitude, but also a hope for continuation. Gratitude is shown for the work already carried out, and hope for the continuation of the work for the benefit of the Church and the glory of the Most Holy Trinity. “”This day is special and surprising at the same time. This moment, as His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel has said, hihglights a past stage and the beginning of a new one in which we hope to continue the philanthropic ministry of the Church for the benefit of the Christians in the parish, and not simpy preaching to the people what today is necessary”, Fr Nicolae Tnase said. Fr Nicolae Tnase is a parish priest of Valea Plopului village in Prahova County, Romania. By his efforts, twenty-nine churches were built in the village. Beginning in 1990, Fr Nicolae started his ministry by preaching against abortion. In 1994, Fr Nicolae Tnase founded the Pro Vita (For Life) Association for the support of born and unborn children. The mission of the Association is to protect the dignity of human life, and particularly of children, both born and unborn. The main objectives of the association are: Basilica News Agency 25 ноября 2015 г. Смотри также Смотри также Комментарии Мы в соцсетях Подпишитесь на нашу рассылку |
| Archive His Holiness Patriarch Kirill greets Primates of Local Orthodox Churches with Nativity of Christ 6 January 2014 year 19:32 His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia sent Christmas greetings to the Primates of the Local Orthodox Churches: His Holiness Patriarch Bartholomew of Constantinople, His Beatitude Pope and Patriarch Theodoros II of Alexandria, His Beatitude Patriarch John X of Antioch, His Beatitude Patriarch Theophilos III of Jerusalem, His Holiness and Beatitude Catholicos-Patriarch Iliya II of All Georgia, His Holiness Patriarch Irinej of Serbia, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel of Romania, His Holiness Patriarch Neophyte of Bulgaria, His Beatitude Archbishop Chrysostomos of Cyprus, His Beatitude Archbishop Ieronymos of Athens and All Greece, His Beatitude Archbishop Anastasios of Tirana and All Albania, His Beatitude Metropolitan Sawa of Warsaw and All Poland, His Beatitude Rastislav of the Czech Lands and Slovakia, and His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon of All America and Canada. The message reads: “Christ is born! Glorify Him! By these joyful words of a church hymn I cordially greet you and congratulate you on the great feast of the Nativity of Christ. Now we are radiantly celebrating, giving thanks to the Creator and commemorating the miracle of the Incarnation of God – the most important event in the history of the economy of our salvation, which occurred over two thousand years ago in a small town in the east of the Roman Empire. Born not in royal chambers, but in a squalid cave in Bethlehem, the Lord Jesus Christ brought to earth a new covenant – the covenant of love which is truly more than all whole burnt offerings and sacrifices (Mk 12:33). May this love, being sent from above, strengthen you in your Primatial ministry and inspire you to pray zealously on behalf of all and for all .” The message concludes with wishes of strength, God’s generous help and success in the service for the good of the Holy Church. DECR Communication Service /Patriarchia.ru Календарь ← 7 April 2024 year |
| Thus, by order of the Lord to tend my sheep, and the request of the Apostle to the Nations, no one should seek their own good, but the good of others (1 Corinthians 10, 24), let us exceed ourselves, let us put aside obstacles and adversities and let as be moored in the cloudless port of the conference scheduled long ago […] May the Grace of the Holy Spirit be with each and every one of us”. His Beatitude Patriarch Theophilos of Jerusalem Jerusalem Patriarchate 26 января 2016 г. Предыдущий Следующий Смотри также Address of Serbian Patriarch at the Synaxis of the primates of Local Orthodox Churches in Geneva Patriarch Irinej of Serbia Address of Serbian Patriarch at the Synaxis of the primates of Local Orthodox Churches in Geneva Patriarch Irinej of Serbia We are praying to the Lord, the Founder of the Church, that during the forthcoming days He may inspire us with the spirit of truth and love, and that His blessing may direct this gathering of ours to be inspired by charity, which is the bond of perfectness (Col 3:14), to the glory and benefit of our God-loving Orthodox faithful. Amen. Patriarch Kirill addresses the Synaxis of Primates of Local Orthodox Churches Patriarch Kirill addresses the Synaxis of Primates of Local Orthodox Churches " Gathering together, we are clearly aware that our Church is One and Catholic, that our first concern is to preserve and consolidate her unity, which is the basis of our entire ministry, including our joint efforts for strengthening the conciliar principle in the Church. The Holy and Great Council is called to become a visible, clear and convincing testimony to the unity of the Orthodox Church. " Patriarch Daniel: “The Future Pan-Orthodox Synod represents an Important Historical Event for the Development of Conciliarity on a Pan-Orthodox Level” Patriarch Daniel of Romania Patriarch Daniel: “The Future Pan-Orthodox Synod represents an Important Historical Event for the Development of Conciliarity on a Pan-Orthodox Level” Patriarch Daniel of Romania " In order to emphasize the necessity of the meeting of the future Holy and Great Synod, we must recall that conciliarity represents a canonical norm of the ecclesial life in every Autocephalous Orthodox Church. " Комментарии © 1999-2015 Православие.Ru |
| Archive His Holiness Patriarch Kirill greets Primates of Local Orthodox Churches with the Nativity of Christ 7 January 2020 year 16:00 His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia sent Christmas greetings to His Beatitude Patriarch John X of Antioch, His Beatitude Patriarch Theophilos III of Jerusalem, His Holiness and Beatitude Catholicos-Patriarch Ilya II of Georgia, His Holiness Patriarch Irinej of Serbia, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel of Romania, His Holiness Patriarch Neofit of Bulgaria, His Beatitude Archbishop Chrysostomos II of Cyprus, His Beatitude Archbishop Anastasios of Tirana and All Albania, His Beatitude Metropolitan Sawa of Warsaw and All Poland, His Beatitude Metropolitan Rastislav of the Czech Lands and Slovakia, and His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon of All America and Canada. The message reads as follows: Please accept my heartiest greetings with the great feast of the Nativity of Christ. Today the promise of our salvation, which was heralded through the prophets in ancient times, is fulfilled. Amazed at the mystery of God’s Incarnation, St. John Chrysostom exclaims with awe: “The feast of all feasts has come and filled the universe with joy. The feast of the crowning of all virtues, the source and root of all our blessings” (Homily on the Nativity of Christ). The Eternal Word of the Heavenly Father is seedlessly born from the Most Holy and Most Pure Virgin Mary. In our minds stepping under the vaults of the Bethlehem cavern together with the wise men, in awe at the meeting with Jesus the Divine Infant, we are repeating with affection the song of the angelic host: “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men” (Lk 2:14). Mindful of the astonishing humility and mercy of the Saviour, we are called to work without idleness for the sake of the preservation of the church unity, and to consolidate our efforts in order to overcome the arising disagreements, heal the divisions and restore the canonical order wherein it was destroyed. On this great and holy day I prayerfully wish you good health and bountiful help from the Lord for many years of your Primatial ministry. With brotherly love in Christ, +KIRILL PATRIARCH OF MOSCOW AND ALL RUSSIA DECR Communication Service /Patriarchia.ru Календарь ← 7 April 2024 year |
| Archive His Holiness Patriarch Irinej of Serbia celebrates Divine Liturgy at the Russian Church’s Representation in Belgrade 6 February 2018 year 16:30 On 4 February 2018, His Holiness Patriarch Irinej of Serbia celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the Church of the Holy Trinity – Representation of the Russian Orthodox Church in Belgrade. His visit to the Representation was timed to the 9th anniversary of enthronement of His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia that took place on 1 February 2009. Concelebrating with the Primate of the Serbian Orthodox Church were Archpriest Vitaly Tarasyev, rector of the Russian Representation in Belgrade, and clergy of the Belgrade archdiocese. After the Liturgy, Archpriest Vitaly Tarasyev greeted His Holiness Patriarch Irinej, presenting him with the Vladimir icon of the Mother of God. His Holiness Patriarch Irinej of Serbia congratulated the rector of the Holy Trinity Church and its parishioners on the commemoration day of the Synaxis of New Martyrs and Confessors of the Russian Church and on the 9th anniversary of enthronement of His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia. “At this holy place we are praying to the Lord that He grant health and longevity to this great hierarch of the Orthodox Church not only for the sake of the Russian people, but also for the sake of the entire Orthodox world,” His Holiness said. Patriarch Irinej reminded all those present about the difficult periods in the history of the Russian Orthodox Church, mentioning the most severe persecutions that it underwent in the 20th century and its current spiritual revival. While speaking about the importance of maintaining and promoting brotherly relations with Russia, His Holiness Patriarch Irinej noted that for Serbia separation from Russia would mean separation from itself. “We trust in God, hoping that it will not happen,” he added. After the Divine Liturgy Patriarch Irinej of Serbia said a moleben of thanksgiving to mark the anniversary of the Primatial ministry of His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia. DECR Communication Service /Patriarchia.ru Календарь ← 7 April 2024 year |
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