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Academy Reopens, Icons Comfort, Saints Renew
From the renovated halls of an ancient academy in Crete to a wonderworking icon in a Ukrainian convent and the moving relics of a beloved Moldavian saint, this week the Church reminded her children that God restores what
Love That Remembers: Patriarch in Angola
A Patriarch’s tender visit to an orphanage, new feasts of Alaskan and Russian saints, fresh icons and cathedrals, and the quiet witness of the New Martyrs fill this week with the warmth of living Orthodox memory.
Pilgrims, Saints, and New Cathedrals
From Bucharest to Kinshasa and the Alaskan wilderness, October brought fresh reminders that the Church is alive, growing, and drawing hearts to Christ in every land.
Patriarch Daniel at Vatopedi and Zograf
From Mount Athos to Africa, from Rome to Crete, this week the Orthodox world bowed before holy relics, icons, and new cathedrals while remembering martyrs who gave their lives for Christ.
Renewed Churches, Ancient Faith
From restored Romanian temples to joyful anniversaries and pilgrimages of saints’ relics, this week the Orthodox world quietly rejoiced in the living presence of the Church across continents.
Patriarch Porphyrios in Melbourne: “Where Christ Is, There Is Our Homeland
From joyful Serbian diaspora welcome in Australia to missionary journeys in Japan, teachers honoured in Moldova and saints remembered across continents, this week the Church showed again that our true home is wherever Ch
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Students of theological and catechetical courses were told about helping people suffering from addictions
On November 8, the 23rd Sunday after Pentecost, the day of remembrance of the Holy Great Martyr Demetrius of Thessalonica, Metropolitan Bartholomew of Novosibirsk and Berdsk celebrated the Divine Liturgy in the church in honor of the Savior... On November 7, the winners of the regional stage were awarded at the Diocesan Youth House...
Archpriest Alexander Novopashin gave a lecture in Moscow
On November 8, the 23rd Sunday after Pentecost, the day of remembrance of the Holy Great Martyr Demetrius of Thessalonica, Metropolitan Bartholomew of Novosibirsk and Berdsk celebrated the Divine Liturgy in the church in honor of the Savior... On November 7, the winners of the regional stage were awarded at the Diocesan Youth House...
A master class on first aid was held at the Sunday school of the parish of St. Nicholas in the village of Novolugovoe
On November 8, the 23rd Sunday after Pentecost, the day of remembrance of the Holy Great Martyr Demetrius of Thessalonica, Metropolitan Bartholomew of Novosibirsk and Berdsk celebrated the Divine Liturgy in the church in honor of the Savior... On November 7, the winners of the regional stage were awarded at the Diocesan Youth House...
An open lesson on the basics of the Orthodox faith was held in the Church of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker
On November 8, the 23rd Sunday after Pentecost, the day of remembrance of the Holy Great Martyr Demetrius of Thessalonica, Metropolitan Bartholomew of Novosibirsk and Berdsk celebrated the Divine Liturgy in the church in honor of the Savior... On November 7, the winners of the regional stage were awarded at the Diocesan Youth House...
The youth section of the Novosibirsk Christmas educational readings took place
On November 8, the 23rd Sunday after Pentecost, the day of remembrance of the Holy Great Martyr Demetrius of Thessalonica, Metropolitan Bartholomew of Novosibirsk and Berdsk celebrated the Divine Liturgy in the church in honor of the Savior... On November 7, the winners of the regional stage were awarded at the Diocesan Youth House...
Academy Reopens, Icons Comfort, Saints Renew
From the renovated halls of an ancient academy in Crete to a wonderworking icon in a Ukrainian convent and the moving relics of a beloved Moldavian saint, this week the Church reminded her children that God restores what is broken and draws near to every sorro
Congratulations from Metropolitan Nikita of Krasnoyarsk and Achinsk on the Day of Employee of the Internal Affairs Bodies of the Russian Federation
Congratulations from Metropolitan Nikita of Krasnoyarsk and Achinsk on the Day of Employee of the Internal Affairs Bodies of the Russian Federation
Orthodox calendar: November 10 is the day of remembrance of the Holy Great Martyr Paraskeva, named Friday
Orthodox calendar: November 10 is the day of remembrance of the Holy Great Martyr Paraskeva, named Friday Ekaterinburg diocese
Matt. 5:16 and Matt. 6:1. Contradiction or difference of motives?
I ask for clarification: “See that you do not show your mercy before men so that they will see you: otherwise you will have no reward from your Father in heaven...” (Matthew 6:1-4). But at the same time: “Let your light shine before men, so that they may see your good works and glorify your Father...
Archbishop Jonathan took part in the celebration of the 15th anniversary of the creation of the Kyzyl diocese
On November 8, 2026, on the 23rd Sunday after Pentecost, on the day of remembrance of the Holy Great Martyr Demetrius and the celebration of the 15th anniversary of the establishment of the Kyzyl diocese, in the Resurrection Cathedral of the capital of Tuva, the conciliar bishop’s service celebrated the festive Divine Divine...
Another Muslim organization was liquidated in the Kurgan region
In the Kurgan region, the local religious organization of Muslims in the village of Chastoozerye ceased to exist.
The Islamic Development Bank will consider new energy projects in Tajikistan until 2030
Tajikistan and the Islamic Development Bank Group (IDB) discussed the prospects for the implementation of new energy projects for 2027-2030, including the construction of solar and wind power plants, the press center of the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade of the Republic reported...
Plenary session of the X Feofan educational readings - Video from Solikamsk Diocese
Plenary session of the X Theophan educational readings - Video from Solikamsk Diocese VKontakte
Following a major renovation – Metropolitan Anthony consecrated the Bulgarian church in The Hague
Following a major renovation – Metropolitan Anthony consecrated the Bulgarian church in The Hague БНР Новини
College students visited the Putilov Church - St. Petersburg Metropolis
College students visited the Putilov Church St. Petersburg Metropolis
A conversation was held about the culture of speech - St. Petersburg Metropolis
A conversation was held about the culture of speech St. Petersburg Metropolis
We talked with seventh graders about Orthodoxy - St. Petersburg Metropolis
We talked to seventh graders about Orthodoxy St. Petersburg Metropolis
All-night vigil on the eve of the 23rd Sunday after Pentecost, the day of remembrance of the Holy Great Martyr Demetrius and the celebration of the 15th anniversary of the establishment of the Kyzyl diocese
On November 7, 2026, on the eve of the 23rd Sunday of Easter, Pentecost, the day of remembrance of the Holy Great Martyr Demetrius and the celebration of the 15th anniversary of the establishment of the Kyzyl diocese, His Eminence Archbishop Jonathan of Abakan and Khakassia, His Eminence Archbishop Feofan of Korea,…
️ Plenary session of the X St. Theophan educational readings of the Solikamsk diocese. 2026 | Solikamsk diocese
️ Plenary session of the X St. Theophan educational readings of the Solikamsk diocese. 2026 | Solikamsk Diocese VKontakte
Departure sequence of blessed Pericles Karaiskakis...
On Monday, November 9 at noon, Rev. Our Metropolitan Mr. Andreas went to the Holy Church of Agios Myronos in Agios Myronos of Heraklion, where he performed the exodus of the blessed Master Pericles Karaiskakis. Resolutions and speeches followed by [...]
Exodus sequence of blessed George Economos...
On Monday, November 9, the Archbishop of Crete, Mr. Evgenios, after Rev. Our Metropolitan Mr. Andreou, in the midst of a crowd of believers, at the Holy Cathedral of Agios Titos in Heraklion, the funeral procession of the blessed businessman Georgios Oikonomos was performed. The[...]
†) Apostles Erastus, Olympas, Herodion, Sosipater, Quartus, and Tertius of the Seventy; Martyr Orestes of Cappadocia, Holy Venerable Martyr Bessarion of Lainici
Orthodox Calendar November 10 The Holy Apostles of the Seventy: Olympas, Erastus, Rodion, Sosipater, Quartus and Tertius They lived in the first century. Saint Rodion, or Herodion (April 8), was a kinsman of the Apostle Paul (Romans 16:11), and left the bishop’s throne at Patras…
†) St. Ap. Olimp, Rodion, Sosipatru, Erast, Tertius and Quart; St. Mc. Orestes, the Holy Pious Martyr Visarion, abbot of the Lainic Monastery
Orthodox Calendar November 10 Holy Apostles Rodion, Olympus, Erast and Sosipatru These apostles were part of the seventy disciples of the Lord. Olymp and Rodion were disciples of the Holy Apostle Peter and were beheaded in Rome, by order of Emperor Nero (54-68).…
Patriarch Porfirije served the funeral for archpriest-stavrophor Vojislav Bilbia
His Holiness the Serbian Patriarch Mr. On November 9, 2026, Porfirje served in the Studenica monastery a funeral for the newly installed archpriest-stavrophor Vojislav Bilbia, the long-time elder of the Church of the Holy Trinity [...] The post Patriarch Porphyry served the funeral...
Feast of Agios Nektarios in Arkalochori...
On Monday, November 9, 2026, the memory of our Holy Father Nektarios, Bishop of Pentapolis, the miracle worker, was celebrated in the Holy Church of the same name in Arkalochori. The Divine Liturgy was celebrated by Rev. Our pastor, Mr. Andreas. In his speech he referred to [...]
“The main thing is a living community. Not a museum, not a monument to the past."
“The main thing is a living community. Not a museum, not a monument to the past" Orthodoxy.Ru
Metropolitan Saba Attends Enthronement of New Greek Orthodox Metropolitan
A video recording of the concert “On the Divine Guard of the Fatherland” has been published
On November 4, 2026, on the day of the glorification of the Icon of the Most Holy Theotokos “Kazan” and the celebration of National Unity Day, a concert of the festival “On Divine Guard” took place in the Great Concert Hall of the Pskov Regional Philharmonic
November 10/October 28 – memory of St. Demetrius, Metropolitan of Rostov
Saint Demetrius (in the world Daniil Savvich Tuptalo), is primarily famous for compiling the lives of saints, known as the Chetii-Minea (i.e. monthly readings), on which he worked for more than 20 years. The saint was born in 1651 near Kiev and was, as stated, named Daniel. At 17...
Metropolitan Athenagoras of New Jersey Is Enthroned; Dr. Limberakis Offers Heartfelt Congratulations
Metropolitan Athenagoras of New Jersey Is Enthroned; Dr. Limberakis Offers Heartfelt Congratulations Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate
Metropolitan Saba Celebrates Vigil for Founding Saint of Archdiocese
The Orthodox Church on November 10 commemorates the apostles from 70 UA.NEWS
The Orthodox Church on November 10 commemorates the apostles from 70 UA.NEWS
A priest from Berdyansk was awarded a medal of the Russian Union of Writers
Prikhody.ru 09.11.2026. The Presidium of the Russian Union of Writers awarded the cleric of the Berdyansk diocese, priest Dimitry Bayrak, with the Lomonosov medal. This award was established on the occasion of the 315th anniversary of the birth of the great scientist and poet and was presented in the fall of 2026 to participants in the Anthology...
Akathist of St. Pious Martyr Visarion from Lainici (November 10)
Akathist of the Holy Pious Martyr Visarion from Lainici Condacul 1 The confessor of the Gospel of Christ, the teacher of the pure prayer, the holy guide of the Lainici Monastery, the one who distributes gifts of mercy to all, let us praise him with piety and...
Severstal veterans learned how to find their ancestors using parish registers
Prikhody.ru 09.11.2026. As part of the “Everyone Has a Pedigree” club, a thematic meeting of Severstal veterans took place with the chairman of the commission for canonization of devotees of piety of the Cherepovets diocese, priest Sergius Bondar. Participants got acquainted with metric...
"Zeibekiko: From memory to today...": Music and dance performance in "PARISH in action..."
Zeibeki is not a show, nor is it just a dance. It is a deposition of the soul, it is the man alone in the face of life, his wounds, his memories and his pride. Every step and a confession, every turn and a story, every opening of arms and a hug with what…
Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis visits Archdiocese
Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis visits Archdiocese The Orthodox Observer
Lessons dedicated to the 80th anniversary of His Holiness Patriarch Kirill are held in Sunday schools of the Simbirsk diocese
Prikhody.ru 09.11.2026. Classes on the topic “Life in Service” were held in Sunday schools of the Simbirsk diocese. The lessons were timed to coincide with the 80th anniversary of His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Rus'. Students will learn about the main stages of the life of the Primate of the Russian Orthodox Church: his...
Italy: New church for the Parish of Agios Minas in San Lorenzo, Sentellano
On Sunday, November 8, 2026, the Orthodox Parish of Saints Mina the Great Martyr and Ephraim the New, the Miracle Workers, in San Lorenzo of Sentellano (Udine) in Italy celebrated its winter festival with much spiritual joy. The Holy Great Martyr Minas was honored,...
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Behind the numbers: Stories from Leo XIV’s largest Mass
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Pope Leo XIV calls for religious and social unity in Argentina
On Monday in Buenos Aires, Pope Leo XIV spoke on Catholic social teaching, prayer among religions, and communion in the Church.
Pope Leo urges Argentinians to proclaim Christ with joy
Pope Leo XIV concludes his second day in Argentina by greeting the faithful gathered outside the Apostolic Nunciature in Buenos Aires, encouraging them to welcome Christ's call to proclaim the Good News with joy. Read all
Pope Leo XIV pays tribute to Pope Francis in Buenos Aires Cathedral
At the end of his second day in Argentina, Pope Leo XIV pauses in prayer before a plaque commemorating Jorge Mario Bergoglio, who served as Archbishop of Buenos Aires for seven years ahead of his election as Pope Francis. Read all
In Togo, religious leaders reaffirm shared commitment to bringing an end to AIDS as a public health threat
In Togo, religious leaders reaffirm shared commitment to bringing an end to AIDS as a public health threat MSc Mon, 11/09/2026 - 14:03 A regional, multi-stakeholder dialogue in Lomé, Togo, which concluded 6 November, brought a declaration from representatives of faith-based…
The American and Ukrainian Chaplains Traveling to the War’s Frontlines
Seattle resident Mikhail Pavenko said good-bye to his wife and two young sons and boarded his flight to Poland on October 29. On the flight, he shared honestly about his fear: The Ukrainian American would soon arrive at the frontlines of an increasingly deadly war, serving his…
Q&A: 'Jimmy' Director on James Stewart's Wartime Faith
Most fans of classic Hollywood know Jimmy Stewart. Many don't realize that the Academy Award winner also served in World War II as a bomber pilot. Or that his postwar struggles drove him to real prayers on the set of It's a Wonderful Life, helping galvanize his faith as a…
Bishop Cleophas Lunga announced as the new Chair of the Safe Church Commission
The Rt Revd Cleophas Lunga has been appointed as the new Chair for the Anglican Communion Safe Church Commission (ACSCC).
