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Russian Orthodox Church Begins Training ‘Military Clergy’
Russia’s Orthodox Church has launched theological programs in the cities of Yekaterinburg and Rostov-on-Don aimed at training ...
The Christian Post on MSN10d
Russian patriarch praises Putin's influence on church-state relations despite persecution concerns
The head of the Russian Orthodox Church recently commended Vladimir Putin over his handling of church and state relations ...
Russian Patriarch, Criticised by Pope Francis, Sends Warm Message to Leo
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Patriarch Kirill, the head of the Russian Orthodox Church, sent a message of congratulations on Friday to ...
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What a cathedral and a massive military parade show about Putin’s Russia
When Russia annexed the Crimean Peninsula, the Russian Orthodox Church celebrated, calling Crimea the “cradle” of Russian Christianity. This mythology draws on the medieval story of Prince Vladimir, ...
Religion News Service on MSN2d
Will Pope Leo XIV change the Vatican's diplomacy on Ukraine and Russia?
Pope Leo's inauguration ceremony will offer yet another opportunity for U.S. and Ukrainian leaders to negotiate peace.
The Tablet2d
Armenian outrage at Russian Church award for Azeri First Lady
The Armenian Patriarchate in Jerusalem issued a condemnation after Patriarch Kirill of Moscow awarded Azerbaijan’s First Lady ...
The Church Times9d
Ukraine charges Russian Orthodox leaders with aiding illegal seizure of churches
Ukraine’s Ministry of Defence has also accused the Church of appointing ‘curators’ to advance the ideals of the ‘Russian ...