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Russians submerge in frozen waters to mark Epiphany

The Russian President takes part in a traditional Orthodox ritual to mark the feast of Epiphany every year.

19/01/2021

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Palestinian scout bands parade during celebrations for Orthodox Christ

Palestinian scout bands outside and christian worshippers inside the Church of the Nativity celebrate the Orthodox Christmas.

06/01/2021

Montenegro

Montenegro's pro-Serb government vote to amend religion law

The vote comes after months Serbian church-led protests calling for the amendment - but protesters on the other side say the changes will push Montenegro back into Serbia's grip.

29/12/2020

Romania

Romania cathedral's altar ego lands Google in holy water

The National Salvation Cathedral will cost €110 million and be the largest of its kind in Europe. Critics say it is a waste of money in the EU's second-poorest state.

23/06/2020

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Coronavirus leaves Holy Sepulchre almost deserted on Saturday's Christian Orthodox Easter service

Coronavirus prevented thousands of Christian Orthodox worshippers from participating in one of their most ancient rituals on Saturday at the Jerusalem church that houses the tomb of Jesus

18/04/2020

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Russians mark Epiphany with plunge into icy water

Russian Orthodox Christians immerse in ice-cold water in some of the country's regions to celebrate the baptism of Jesus Christ.

19/01/2020

Republic of North Macedonia

Pope Francis continues Balkan tour with a visit to North Macedonia

Pope Francis continued his Balkan tour with a visit to North Macedonia, where 20,000 Catholics live alongside Orthodox, Muslim and Protestant communities

07/05/2019

World News

Orthodox christians celebrate Holy Fire in Jerusalem

The church stands on the site where Jesus’s tomb is believed to have been located and the event attracts thousands of pilgrims each year.

27/04/2019

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Russian prison inmates compete during Maslenitsa festivities

Positive recommendations by penitentiary authorities following their participation in the festival can count favourably towards the inmates being paroled.

09/03/2019

World News

What percentage of Europeans have 'absolute belief' in God?

Armenia (79%) and Georgia (72%) topped the list of adults who say they believe in God with absolute certainty, while France (11%), Switzerland (11%) and Germany (10%) were surveyed as countries who had the least certainty in God’s existence.

18/02/2019

World News

Ukrainian Orthodox Church inaugurates first leader

Ukrainian Orthodox Church inaugurates first leader

03/02/2019

World News

Orthodox Christians celebrate Epiphany in the cold

Across Russia Orthodox Christians celebrate Epiphany by immersing themselves in freezing water through holes cut through the ice.

19/01/2019

Earth News

Unseen Russia: a week by boat

We cruise on the River Svir discovering centuries-old Orthodox churches along the way

27/06/2018

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Ultra-orthodox Jews mourn passing of spiritual leader in Jerusalem

Rabbi Shmuel Auerbach held controversial positions on, amongst other things, military service.

25/02/2018