Romania: Beautiful reliquary being built for St. Cleopa of Sihăstria

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Romania: Beautiful reliquary being built for St. Cleopa of Sihăstria

The chiseling is being done by hand by the nuns at the Patriarchate’s workshop at Pasărea Monastery.

Parliament adopts law on banning Estonian Orthodox Christian Church

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Parliament adopts law on banning Estonian Orthodox Christian Church

The Riigikogu, Estonian Parliament, has adopted the law aimed at banning the Estonian Orthodox Christian Church.

Brazilian Orthodox Christians rally to support Archbishop’s new cathedral fund

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Brazilian Orthodox Christians rally to support Archbishop’s new cathedral fund

The fundraising campaign aims to help the Polish Church’s local diocese secure a down payment for a new cathedral, ensuring the continuation of their missionary work bringing Orthodox faith to Brazilians.

Optina crowned with reconstructed monastery symbol—trumpeting angel

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Optina crowned with reconstructed monastery symbol—trumpeting angel

A significant event took place at Optina Monastery last week. The reconstruction of its historical symbol, a trumpeting angel, was completed and the angel was installed atop the Vladimir Tower on April 4.

Norway parish leaves Moscow Patriarchate, currently has no jurisdiction

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Norway parish leaves Moscow Patriarchate, currently has no jurisdiction

Fr. Dmitry, who comes from Dnepropetrovsk, Ukraine, has served in Norway since 2006, as a choir director, deacon and priest. He was appointed rector of the Holy Theophany Church in August 2007.