Slovakia: 5th annual mountaintop procession draws record number of pilgrims

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Churches and Monasteries

Slovakia: 5th annual mountaintop procession draws record number of pilgrims

Faithful from various parts of the diocese participated in the event. Each pilgrim carried a cross during the journey, which they offered to the Lord in prayer.

Ukrainian Security Service targets journalists reporting on Orthodox Church persecution

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Suffering Church

Ukrainian Security Service targets journalists reporting on Orthodox Church persecution

The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has sent to court an indictment against four employees of media outlets affiliated with the Ukrainian Orthodox Church, accusing them of treason.

Estonian Parliament passes anti-Orthodox Law for third time despite presidential objections

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Suffering Church

Estonian Parliament passes anti-Orthodox Law for third time despite presidential objections

Since the Riigikogu has now passed the law unchanged for the third time, President Karis must either promulgate it or petition the Supreme Court to declare it unconstitutional.

Raleigh Orthodox church welcomes 50 new catechumens, bringing total to 164 (+VIDEO)

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Orthodoxy Today

Raleigh Orthodox church welcomes 50 new catechumens, bringing total to 164 (+VIDEO)

The growth at All Saints reflects a broader trend of increasing interest in Orthodox Christianity across America and the Western world, with thousands joining Orthodox churches in recent years.

New Orthodox Christians for Life chapters launching at several parishes

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Orthodoxy Around the World

New Orthodox Christians for Life chapters launching at several parishes

Orthodox Christians for Life, which operates remotely, aims to equip the Orthodox community to strengthen its commitment to the sanctity of human life from conception to death. The organization’s vision is for every Orthodox Christian to learn and embrace an Orthodox pro-life ethic.