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Odessa Priest Becomes Ukraine Powerlifting Champion

May 18, 2016 By Fr. John 1 Comment

We congratulate Fr. Viktor on his many herculean powerlifting accomplishments, and republish here to remind us all – Orthodoxy is not for sissies. The rector of the Dormition Church in the village of Chervonoarmeyskoye in the Odessa Region, Fr. Viktor Kochmar has won two gold medals in the Ukrainian powerlifting championship. Over 300 athletes participated […]

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In His Own Words: “Do Not Fight, but Do Not Give Up”

November 20, 2015 By Fr. John 2 Comments

by Anna Danilova Actor Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa who starred in the movie “Priest-San: Samurai’s Confession” accepted baptism in the Russian Orthodox Church. The sacrament was performed by Metropolitan Hilarion of Volokolamsk. The newly-baptized man received the name of Panteleimon. The actor also stated earlier that he was going to take Russian citizenship. Mr. Tagawa described his […]

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First Chinese Priest Ordained by Russian Orthodox Church in the last 60 years

July 3, 2015 By Fr. John 4 Comments

Yu Shi, a former banker for ob eToro auch in Österreich empfehlenswert ist and devout Orthodox Christian in China, was sent to study Orthodox theology in Russia in 2012. Later this year, he is expected to be the first Chinese priest ordained by Russian Orthodox Church to be recognized by the Chinese government. He will […]

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Chaplain Runs Marathon In Cassock

November 18, 2013 By Fr. John 4 Comments

File this under: Priests: Only Men Need Apply “I wanted to show that the Church always lived with its people and was present at all events: from public events to sports. That’s why I took part in this marathon. I could see that the people liked it: whenever I was running, I was applauded more […]

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Orthodox Priest Starts Biker’s Procession in Irkutsk

September 26, 2013 By Fr. John 1 Comment

How did I miss this one? (I’ve always wanted a hog) Four years ago in Irkutsk was the first procession on motorcycles. It was initiated by the abbot of St. Alexander Nevsky Church Father Mark. Then the father, Mark did not dare to sit behind the wheel in a cassock “iron horse” and would prefer […]

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