A number of Orthodox priests who are against Russia's invasion of Ukraine have sought refuge in Germany, where they face many ...

Metropolitan Kirill lamented the absence of deeper spiritual and moral foundations among soldiers. "A person who has taken part in hostilities can become more embittered, consumed by hatred," he ...

Across Russian-occupied Ukraine, Kremlin troops have shuttered places of worship since the first invasion began in 2014.

With the gruelling war, an overheating economy, and desperately harsh western sanctions, the focus on Russian nationalism has ...

However local emergency services in some regions cancelled events, saying it was too hazardous for worshippers to cut bathing holes in icy ponds and rivers ...

Immigration helped fuel the growth of America’s Orthodox churches more than a century ago. Now, it’s conversions from other ...

The publication of the Vatican declaration Fiducia supplicans in December 2023, allowing the blessing of same-sex couples in ...

No matter the faith," Natalya said ... the process of formally breaking off from Moscow's leadership, despite Russian Orthodox leader Kirill calling the Kremlin's invasion a "holy war".

Others introduced their faith to the next generation ... so we will be around a lot longer," said Father Sorochka. St. John's Russian Orthodox Cathedral will continue to celebrate the holiday ...