The Persecuted Church in Ukraine:Have We Lost Our Courage?

Archpriest Geoffrey Korz

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Suffering Church

The Persecuted Church in Ukraine:Have We Lost Our Courage?

Archpriest Geoffrey Korz

Now, should it surprise us, when confronted with the persecuted canonical Orthodox Church in Ukraine, that such compromised consciences might be faced with a dilemma?

“Nothing Is So Agreeable to God as a Grateful and Thankful Soul”

Natalia Shatova, Priest Anthony Borisov

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Homilies and Spiritual Instruction

“Nothing Is So Agreeable to God as a Grateful and Thankful Soul”

Natalia Shatova, Priest Anthony Borisov

From childhood our parents teach us the magic words: “thank you”, “please” and “sorry”. Some learn these lessons perfectly well, but others, alas, forget to thank their loved ones for a delicious dinner or a fresh shirt. And we must admit that we do not often say words of gratitude to our Savior.

First monastic tonsured for ROC’s African Exarchate

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Orthodoxy Today

First monastic tonsured for ROC’s African Exarchate

Novice Abigail Jepchirchir from Kenya was tonsured into the small schema, taking the name of Matrona in honor of St. Matrona of Moscow.

Patriarch Ilia of Georgia turns 90

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Orthodoxy Today

Patriarch Ilia of Georgia turns 90

Pat. Ilia is the most trusted man in the nation and one of the most beloved hierarchs of the entire Orthodox Church.

Christian population in Holy Land sees slight growth in 2022

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Orthodoxy Today

Christian population in Holy Land sees slight growth in 2022

There are now approximately 182,000 Christians in Israel: about 1.9% of the population.