Orthodox Christians for Life ministry revived, local NYC chapter established

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Orthodox Christians for Life ministry revived, local NYC chapter established

A month ago, Orthodox Christians for Life (OCLife) was restored by new leadership after many years of inactivity. The group was originally founded in 1986, but fell dormant in the early 2000s.

Greek Metropolitan under investigation for statement against COVID vaccine

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Greek Metropolitan under investigation for statement against COVID vaccine

An urgent preliminary examination was launched against His Eminence Metropolitan Seraphim of Kythira to investigate any ex-officio offenses. The examination was ordered by the Chief Prosecutor’s Office of Piraeus and assigned to a public prosecutor.

Greek churches will open on Theophany despite lockdown, Church will cover any fines on churches

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Greek churches will open on Theophany despite lockdown, Church will cover any fines on churches

Despite the Greek Church’s strong protest yesterday, Greek authorities have reiterated that churches must remain closed on the feast of Theophany.

Serbian Orthodox school officially opens in Australia (+VIDEO)

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Serbian Orthodox school officially opens in Australia (+VIDEO)

The opening is the culmination of several decades of hard work by the Serbian community in Australia.

Ringing in the New Year! Bell Ringing—Not a Profession, But a State of Soul

A talk with Bogdan Berezkin, a bell ringing instructor from Belarus

Bogdan Berezkin

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Ringing in the New Year! Bell Ringing—Not a Profession, But a State of Soul

A talk with Bogdan Berezkin, a bell ringing instructor from Belarus

Bogdan Berezkin

We have talked with Bogdan Vladimirovich, a professional musician, a Master of Arts, a graduate of the Minsk State Academy of Music, about bells, the meaning of bell ringing, bellringers and how people become one.