Dipolog, Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines, September 8, 2021 A great spiritual event occurred in the Philippines this week, as a group of 12 men and women were baptized into Christ in His holy … [Read More...]
ROCOR Building New Church on Puerto Rico
San Germán, Puerto Rico, August 16, 2021 A new church, dedicated to the Annunciation of the Most Holy Theotokos, is being built on the island of Puerto Rico. The cross on the site of the … [Read More...]
Belarus: Baptismal Liturgy in Neman River for Baptism of Rus
According to a recent tradition, the feast of the Equal-to-the-Apostles St. Vladimir the Great and the anniversary of the Baptism of Rus’ were festively celebrated with a Baptismal Divine Liturgy in … [Read More...]
Noted British Author Paul Kingsworth Baptized at Orthodox Monastery in Ireland
The noted British author, thinker, and activist Paul Kingsnorth was united to Christ in holy Baptism at the Romanian Orthodox monastery in Shannonbridge, Ireland, on the feast of Christ’s Baptism on … [Read More...]
New Churches Built and Consecrated Throughout Ukrainian Orthodox Church
Earlier this month, OrthoChristian reported that 9 churches of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church had been consecrated in one week. Despite pressure and persecution from state, regional, and … [Read More...]
Ukrainian Orthodox Church Consecrates 9 Churches in One Week, Remains Largest Confession in Ukraine Despite Persecution
Despite pressure and persecution from state, regional, and local officials and from the schismatic “Orthodox Church of Ukraine” (OCU), the canonical Ukrainian Orthodox Church under His Beatitude … [Read More...]
New Convent Under Construction in Madagascar
Just days after the church at St. Joseph the Hesychast Monastery in Toliara, Madagascar was consecrated comes news that the monastic presence in the African country continues to grow, with a new … [Read More...]