A year after it began to preach from the confines of the Russian embassy in the capital, the Russian Orthodox Church of Russia formally introduced itself to the capital’s Christian fold with a brief ceremony this weekend. The Church, which does not have space to conduct services in the country, has moved the government to […]
Largest Orthodox Church in Africa Consecrated
On Sunday 21 October 2012 the Pope and Patriarch of Alexandria and All Africa, Theodoros II, celebrated the consecration of the Church of Saint Andrew in Kananga, Congo. Also celebrating was the Metropolitan of Central Africa, Nikephoros, and the Metropolitan of Pentapoleos, Ignatios. During his homily, His Beatitude spoke about the vision of the late […]
St. Tikhon’s Students Share Conversion Stories at Local Parish
These stories have power! Recently, representatives from the student body shared their conversion stories with the faithful of Holy Cross Orthodox Church in Williamsport, PA at the invitation of St. Tikhon’s Alumnus and adjunct faculty member the V. Rev. Daniel Kovalak (STOTS 1974). Fr. Martin Watt, Alexis Baldwin, and Jessie Dominick, along with members of […]
The First Orthodox Church in Rwanda
With the blessing of His Holiness Patriarch Theodoros II of Alexandria and All Africa, two weeks ago construction began for the first Orthodox church in Rwanda. It is named after the Holy Trinity and is being built on one hectare of land purchased by donation from an anonymous donor (20,000 euros) and other Christians (15,000 […]
Five Foreign Prisoners in Greece Baptized Orthodox
By Alexander Kalliopoulos After about a year of catechism, five foreign prisoners were baptized Orthodox Christian in the Chapel of Saint Eleutherios in the penitentiary in the industrial area of Patras. Three were Nigerians, one was a Somali, and the other was Albanian. The catechism of the newly-illumined was done by the leading priest of […]
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