Orthodox priest offers opening prayer at PA Senate

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Church and State

Orthodox priest offers opening prayer at PA Senate

While at the Capitol, Fr. Kirill and his wife Pani Olivia met with Representatives Tim Twardzik and Dane Watro, who provided the couple with a tour of the House of Representatives.

Romanian Orthodox dioceses partner to build new home for family of nine

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Churches and Monasteries

Romanian Orthodox dioceses partner to build new home for family of nine

Through the “Build a House, Build Souls” diocesan project, the family will receive a newly constructed house, offering them the opportunity for decent living conditions.

Bulgarian Synod calls faithful to join procession in support of religious education in schools

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Church and State

Bulgarian Synod calls faithful to join procession in support of religious education in schools

The Holy Synod of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church published a statement on Tuesday in support of compulsory religious education in the nation’s schools—something the Church has been working for ever since the fall of communism more than 30 years ago.

Archdiocese of Cyprus to support families with three or more children

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Marriage and Family

Archdiocese of Cyprus to support families with three or more children

The Archdiocese of Cyprus is set to unveil a program offering material support to families with three or more children, aimed at supporting the state’s efforts for demographic recovery.

Costa Rica: Liturgy with Serbian bishop from America, ROCOR and OCA clerics

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Orthodoxy Today

Costa Rica: Liturgy with Serbian bishop from America, ROCOR and OCA clerics

On May 4, the Sunday of the Myrrh-bearing Women, the Church of Our Lady of Vladimir in Coronado, Costa Rica, of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia was blessed with a visit from His Grace Bishop Serafim of Kostajnica, vicar of the Serbian Orthodox Church’s Diocese of New Gračanica and Midwestern America.