Category: Eastern Orthodox Church

Russian Strike on Odesa Leaves One Dead, Dozens Injured and Historic Cathedral Badly Damaged

Russian Strike on Odesa Leaves One Dead, Dozens Injured and Historic Cathedral Badly Damaged Russia struck the Ukranian Black Sea city of Odesa again on Sunday, leaving one dead, dozens…

Coronation Oil for King Charles III Consecrated in Jerusalem

Coronation Oil for King Charles III Consecrated in Jerusalem (AFP) – Olive oil, fragrant rose and orange blossom: the special “chrism” or holy anointing oil for the coronation of Britain’s…

Russians, Ukrainians Fight at Close Range in Forest over Orthodox Christmas: UK Intel

Russians, Ukrainians Fight at Close Range in Forest over Orthodox Christmas: UK Intel Russian and Ukrainian forces battled at close range in forest near the Donbas town of Kremina over…

Kyiv-Backed Church Lets Ukrainians Move Christmas to Break with Russians

Kyiv-Backed Church Lets Ukrainians Move Christmas to Break with Russians BOBRYTSIA, Ukraine (AP) – Ukrainians usually celebrate Christmas on Jan. 7, as do the Russians. But not this year, or…

'Enemies of Christ' – Moscow Denounces Zelensky Govt After Raids on Russia-Linked Churches

'Enemies of Christ' – Moscow Denounces Zelensky Govt After Raids on Russia-Linked Churches Russian officials have denounced the Ukrainian government as “enemies of Christ and the Orthodox faith” over security…