Parish fined for Sunday service, diocesan fund will cover the costs, says Greek Metropolitan of Mesoagaias

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Parish fined for Sunday service, diocesan fund will cover the costs, says Greek Metropolitan of Mesoagaias

It is the people who inform on one another who are the real threat to society, the Metropolitan believes. Further, he calls upon the “most impious citizen” who reported the parish to contribute towards the $2,195 in fines.

Cypriot Synod calls on state to reconsider closure of churches, most members will receive vaccine

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Cypriot Synod calls on state to reconsider closure of churches, most members will receive vaccine

The Holy Synod of the Church of Cyprus met in an extraordinary session today under the chairmanship of Archbishop Chrysostomos to formulate a response to the state’s latest measures that prohibit the faithful from going to church during the Nativity season.

Ambassador Pyatt accuses Russian Church of threatening and punishing Churches that support schismatics

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Ambassador Pyatt accuses Russian Church of threatening and punishing Churches that support schismatics

For the Ambassador, Russia is to blame for not supporting Constantinople’s claims for itself, and in his estimation, it is to blame for the schism that has arisen from Constantinople’s intervention in Ukraine.

Ukrainian Church gave $160,000 to hospitals, the needy, and Metropolis of Beirut in 2020

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Ukrainian Church gave $160,000 to hospitals, the needy, and Metropolis of Beirut in 2020

It is noted that the quarantine restrictions significantly affected but did not impede the Church’s humanitarian work. In particular, besides medical institutions, assistance was provided to doctors, large families, low-income families, and the elderly.

More than 100 vulnerable children receive St. Nicholas day gifts from Romanian parishes of Sibiu County

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More than 100 vulnerable children receive St. Nicholas day gifts from Romanian parishes of Sibiu County

Of the more than 100 children, 28 are disabled children who receive therapeutic support at a center in nearby Șelimbăr. The children were full of excitement, joy, and enthusiasm as they received their gifts and the love from the kind-hearted parishioners.