Germans are showing an increasing interest in Orthodoxy and monasticism, says the abbot of the St. George Monastery of the Moscow Patriarchate in Götschendorf near Berlin.
Daily Liturgies for the repose of Abp. Peter’s soul will be served in parishes throughout the diocese until the 40th day of his repose on December 17.
A layperson with such a condition who wishes to receive Communion should inform the priest in advance.
The primate of the Macedonian Orthodox Church-Ohrid Archbishopric is currently on another pastoral visit to the Diocese of America and Canada.
The Polish Orthodox Church has been celebrating the 100th anniversary of its autocephaly with liturgical and other events throughout the year.