Both sides ready to observe ceasefire in Eastern Ukraine - OSCE

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Both sides ready to observe ceasefire in Eastern Ukraine - OSCE

Both sides in the conflict in eastern Ukraine have shown readiness to observe the truce, an OSCE official said on Thursday.

President of Tanzania: “There will be no islamization of our country”

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President of Tanzania: “There will be no islamization of our country”

Tanzania will remain a secular state, said the republic’s President Jakaya Kikwete at a meeting with leaders of the religious communities of this East African country.

Holy Synod responds to Assembly of Bishops’ “Common Starting Point”

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Holy Synod responds to Assembly of Bishops’ “Common Starting Point”

In a document dated March 15, 2015, the members of the Holy Synod of Bishops of the Orthodox Church in America offered a response to the Chairman and Secretary of the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the United States of America with regard to the “Common Starting Point” for Canonical and Regional Planning.

Russia fires director of Wagner's Tannhauser opera after modern interpretation offends nation's Orthodox Christians

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Russia fires director of Wagner's Tannhauser opera after modern interpretation offends nation's Orthodox Christians

In Mezdrich's version, Tannhauser is depicted as a modern film director who makes the temptation of Venus in something that Jesus Christ endures. The show caused a further stir by being advertised using a controversial poster, which shows a crucifix between the naked, open legs of a woman.

Street named in Honor of Tearing Icon of Virgin Mary

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Street named in Honor of Tearing Icon of Virgin Mary

Officials of Orthodox Christian Church commemorate the Miraculous Lady of Cicero, the Tearing Icon of the Virgin Mary, with an honorary street naming in front of the church located in Cicero, Illinois.