This is an amazing story about the courage and resilience of the Christians of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church, from whom the “believers” of the Kiev Patriarchate (now the OCU) took away two churches one after the other. In a situation where people seemed to have nothing more to hope for, the believers did not back down.
Due to the restrictive measures and the large number of assisted families, food parcels were distributed this year throughout the month of December, including meat, oil, milk, pasta, flour, wheat, rice, coffee, sugar, and more, as well as candy and Christmas gifts for young children.
Studies show that those who turn to the Church and those who have a close family are the most likely to escape from drug addiction.
Archbishop Christophoros of Jordan
Archbishop Christophoros from Jordan tells us two stories from 1970s when an earthquake happened in Greece and Mount Athos.
The issue of opening churches and shopping malls was discussed at a session of the Council of Ministers yesterday. Following the meeting, it was announced that, heeding the advice of epidemiologists, churches and malls will remain closed.