July 2011

Remembrance Service for the Late Patriarchs Iustin Moisescu and Teoctist Arapasu at the Patriarchal Cathedral

July 31, 2011 News

31-07-2011 The worthy remembering late Patriarchs Iustin Moisescu and Teoctist Arapasu were commemorated today, 30 July 2011, at the Patriarchal Cathedral. After the Divine Liturggy, around 11.00 o’clock, His Grace Varlaam Ploiesteanul, Assistant Bishop to the Patriarch celebrated a remembrance service, assisted by a group of priests and deacons, for the late Patriarchs Teoctist Arapasu [...]

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Four years since the passing away of Patriarch Teoctist Arapasu

July 31, 2011 News

On 30 July 2007 – The Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church TEOCTIST ARĂPAŞU (baptised Teodor) passed away. He was Patriarch of Romania for 21 years, from 1986 – 2007. At 4 years since the passing away of Patriarch Teoctist Arăpaşu, saturday, 30 July 2011, 11.00 o’clock, a remembrance service will be celebrated by His [...]

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Twenty five years since the passing away of Patriarch IUSTIN MOISESCU of the Romanian Orthodox Church

July 31, 2011 News

31/7/2011 Patriarch IUSTIN MOISESCU of the Romanian Orthodox Church passed away in Bucharest at 31 July 1986. Studies at the Seminary of the war orphans in Campulung-Muscel (1922 – 1930) and at the Faculty of Theology of Athens (1930 – 1934), with specialisation at the Faculty of Roman Catholic Theology of Strasbourg (1934 – 1936) [...]

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Ukrainian Christianity through the Ages

July 31, 2011 News

By MONICA RHOR FOR THE CHRONICLE 28/7/2011 In the Hall of Paleontology, troops of schoolchildren and toddlers scurry, skitter and squeal among ancient dinosaur bones and Tyrannosaurus rex fossils. But tucked away in a corner of the Houston Museum of Natural Science, amid hushed tones and an air of veneration, the glory and grandeur of [...]

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His Holiness Irinej, Serbian Patriarch solemnly welcomed at the seat of the Diocese of Budimlje-Niksic

July 31, 2011 News

30/7/2011 On a canonical visit to the Diocese of Budimlje-Niksic His Holiness Irinej, Serbian Patriarch arrived in the Djurdjevi Stupovi monastery, the seat of the Diocese of Budimlje-Niksic. The Patriarch was welcomed at the monastery Djurdjevi Stupovi, the seat of the Diocese of Budimlje-Niksic was welcomed by His Grace Bishop Joanikije of Budimlje-Niksic with many [...]

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Sofia to Set Example of Religious Tolerance

July 31, 2011 News

31/7/2011 Sofia is to become in the course of two days Mecca, Jerusalem and the Vatican at once, when high-ranking clergy from 20 countries will gather together for a joint forum. The news was reported by the Bulgarian Standard daily. The forum will be titled “Religion for People” and will discuss ways religion can serve [...]

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Egypt: Muslim Attack on Christians Provoked By Installation of Church Bell

July 30, 2011 News

07/28/2011 An exchange of harsh words on July 25 between Ruth, a Christian woman, and Gassem Fouad, a Muslim man who had parked his tricycle in front of her home, escalated into assault by the man on Ruth and other Christian villagers, and the arrest of one Copt. After Ruth, who is 5 months pregnant, [...]

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THE PRESIDENT OF THE HELLENIC REPUBLIC MR. KAROLOS PAPOULIAS VISITS THE PATRIARCHATE

July 30, 2011 News

On Monday, 28th of June / 11th of July, the President of the Hellenic Republic His Excellency Mr. Karolos Papoulias, visited the Patriarchate of Jerusalem during his time in the Holy Land in the context of his official visit to the State of Israel and to the Palestinian Authority. His Excellency the President was accompanied [...]

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Orthodox Church’s Diakonia Agapes continues the implementation of the project “Empowerment of women in rural areas”

July 30, 2011 News

The Albanian Orthodox Church 30/7/2011 Since June 2010, financially supported by Vodafone Foundation – Albania, Orthodox Churches of Albania’s Diakonia Agapes, is implementing in the rural areas of Librazhd (villages Togëz and Spathar) the project “Empowerment of women in rural areas”. The objectives of this project include the increase of participants’ knowledge about different social [...]

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The First Hierarch of the Russian Church Abroad thanks all who helped organize the 12th All-Diaspora Russian Orthodox Youth Conference

July 30, 2011 News

21/7/2011 From the Editors: Below is a letter from His Eminence Metropolitan Hilarion of Eastern America and New York, First Hierarch of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia, addressed to GS Poltavchenko, Plenipotentiary Representative of the President in the Central Federal Region. Similar letters were also sent to Protopriest Michael Boikov, President of the [...]

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ARTS CLUB INAGURATION

July 30, 2011 News

30/7/2011 STOTS- Indian Orthodox Seminary The inauguration of the arts Club for the academic year 2011 – 12 was conducted on Thursday, 28th July, 2011 by Very Rev. Fr. Alexander Atty – Dean of St. Tikhons Orthodox Seminary, U.S. in the presence of dignitaries like H. G. Geevarghese Mar Coorilos, H.G. Geevarghese mar Yulios and [...]

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Inter-Orthodox Meeting in Ireland

July 30, 2011 Featured News

30/7/2011 Dr Mathews Mar Thimothios (metropolitan of Indian Orthodox Church) made his pastoral visit to the St Thomas Indian Orthodox Church of Dublin, Ireland on 24 July 2011. Fr Koshy Vaidyan, Vicar, along with members of the parish welcomed the Metropolitan. Mar Thimothios celebrated Holy Qurbana and Fr. Koshy Vaidyan, The Very Reverend Archimandrite Deiniol, [...]

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STOTS FAMILY BID ADIEU TO REV. NINAN K. GEORGE

July 30, 2011 News

30/7/2011 STOTS- Indian Orthodox Seminary After fifteen glorious years of dedicated service in the seminary, the STOTS family bid adieu to Rev. Fr. Ninan K. George.He was an integral part of the seminary right from its inception and has also served as the vice Principal of the seminary. The fruits of his committed service are [...]

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Help the St. George Indian Orthodox Church

July 29, 2011 Featured News

Make Your Valuable Contributions to Rev Fr Sunil P Thomas Pallichira Vicar, St George Orthodox Syrian Church, Karugundha Shetty Koppa Post N R Pura Taluk Chickmangalur Dist. Karnataka State -577134 S India Mobile:+91-9481843960 Account No: State Bank of Mysore, N R Pura Acc No: 54028384336 IFSC Code: SBMY0040148 Syndicate Bank, Muthinakoppa Acc No: 09132200039432 IFSC [...]

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Egypt’s Christian ‘kidnappings’ highlight need for better Reporting

July 29, 2011 News

By Joseph Mayton 27/7/2011 CAIRO: Christian Solidarity International Board Member Michele Clark went to Congress last week to detail the abuse of Coptic women and girls in the country. Her testimony was likely to hit home with US lawmakers who have been bombarded with almost daily reports of the abuse met out to Egypt’s Christian [...]

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New Appointments

July 29, 2011 News

Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin 28/7/2011 With the blessing of His Holiness Karekin II, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians, the newly ordained priests having completed a period of 40 days of seclusion, have been appointed to serve in different dioceses of the Armenian Church and departments the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. The [...]

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Egyptian Churches: Copts are free to take part in Protests

July 29, 2011 News

Emad Khalil 28/07/2011 The Egyptian Orthodox, Anglican and Catholic churches said on Thursday that all Egyptian Christians are free to participate in demonstrations, calling on Muslims and Christians to put the interests of the country above all other considerations. “We hope Friday’s demonstrations will not feature any clashes,” said Andre Zaki, vice president of the [...]

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A particle of the relics of St. Basil the Great was brought to Moldova

July 29, 2011 News

27/7/2011 With the blessing of H.E. Metropolitan Vladimir, Archpriest Vasile Şestovschi, rector of the Nativity of the Mother of God parish in Padova, Italy, brought to Moldova a particle from the holy relics of St. Basil the Great. Since this evening, the holy relic is placed in the Metropolitan Cathedral of the Nativity of the [...]

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Russian Patriarch calls for spiritual Unity

July 29, 2011 News

Milena Faustova 29/7/2011 The head of the Russian Orthodox Church Patriarch Kirill has finished his visit to Ukraine. In Ukraine’s capital Kiev, he took part in the Day of Christianization celebrations on July 28. On this day, the Orthodox Church commemorates Prince Vladimir, who Christianized Russia in the year 988. Ending his visit, the Patriarch [...]

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Governing Board Meeting Of STOTS Held

July 29, 2011 News

29/7/2011 STOTS- Indian Orthodox Seminary Once again The Governing Board of St.Thomas Orthodox Theological Seminary, Nagpur met at the Seminary Campus on 28th July 2011 under the leadership of HG Geevarghese mar Coorilose (Working president of STOTS). HG Dr.Geevarghese Mar Yulios, HG Dr. Abraham Mar Seraphim also graced the meeting. Source: OCP News Service

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Second Session of STOTS Satsangh Held

July 29, 2011 News

STOTS – Indian Orthodox Seminary 29/7/2011 The second session of STOTS Satsangh was held on 26th July after the evening prayer. The meeting was presided over by H.G. Geevarghese Mar Coorilos (Metropolitan of Mumbai Diocese). H.G. Geevarghese Mar Yulios also Graced the Occasion. Very Rev. Dr. Alexander Atty, Dean of St. Tikhon’s Orthodox Seminary in [...]

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Jesus Apostle tomb unearthed in Turkey

July 29, 2011 Featured News

DENİZLİ -Doğan News Agency (DHA) 27/7/2011 Jesus’ apostle’s tomb unearthed in Turkey An Italian professor has announced the apparent discovery of the tomb of St. Philip, one of Jesus Christ’s apostles, at the ancient city of Hierapolis in the Aegean province of Denizli. The discovery of the grave of the biblical saint, who was killed [...]

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Orthodox Church Celebrates Ten Years in Denton County

July 28, 2011 News

28/7/2011 Two bishops of the Orthodox Church in America will be in Denton at the end of July to join the members of St. Maximus the Confessor Orthodox Church in celebrating their 10 year Anniversary. Metropolitan Jonah, Archbishop of Washington, Metropolitan of All America and Canada, and Bishop Nikon of Boston, the current overseer of [...]

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All-American Council exhibitor information and registration Deadline Available

July 28, 2011 News

Orthodox Church in America 28/6/2011 As the 16th All-American Council approaches, organizers are looking forward to welcoming exhibitors to the Hyatt Regency, Bellevue, WA, October 31 — November 4, 2011. The exhibit hall will feature numerous booths offering a variety of Church-related goods and products — vestments, icons, books, liturgical items, etc. — and information. [...]

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Transfiguration Monastery announces annual Pilgrimage

July 28, 2011 News

Orthodox Church in America 27/7/2011 The nuns of the Orthodox Monastery of the Transfiguration here extend an invitation to all pilgrims to join them for their annual pilgrimage marking their patronal feastday August 5-6, 2011. His Eminence, Archbishop Nathaniel of Detroit and the Romanian Episcopate, will preside at pilgrimage Divine Liturgy, concelebrating with His Grace, [...]

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