Bulgarian Patriarch warns against “quick consumption” culture, advocates return to spiritual reading

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Orthodoxy Around the World

Bulgarian Patriarch warns against “quick consumption” culture, advocates return to spiritual reading

In an address focusing on the challenges facing young people in today’s digital age, the Patriarch expressed concern about the impact of virtual communication on spiritual and personal development.

Czech and Romanian hierarchs bless church for Romanian diaspora in Prague

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Churches and Monasteries

Czech and Romanian hierarchs bless church for Romanian diaspora in Prague

The Romanian parish of the Holy Archangels Michael and Gabriel was established in 2008, from the desire of Romanians settled in the Czech capital to have a place of prayer in their native language.

Conference challenges Estonian state pressure on Moscow-affiliated Orthodox church

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Church and State

Conference challenges Estonian state pressure on Moscow-affiliated Orthodox church

An international conference on the theme of “The Orthodox Church in Estonia—Independence: Development Opportunities, Risk, Consequences,” was held in Tallinn last week.

GOARCH’s Archbishop of Atlanta requests retirement due to health

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Orthodoxy Today

GOARCH’s Archbishop of Atlanta requests retirement due to health

After 25 years as the ruling hierarch of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America’s Metropolis of Atlanta has submitted a request for retirement.

Metropolitan Onuphry of Kiev and All Ukraine turns 80

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Orthodoxy Today

Metropolitan Onuphry of Kiev and All Ukraine turns 80

Met. Onuphry is recognized throughout the Orthodox Church as a meek and humble man of prayer who enjoys the devotion of the Orthodox faithful.