Holy Fire descends at the Church Of Holy Sepulchre In Jerusalem

The Holy Fire descended in the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem. For security reasons, only 1.8 thousand pilgrims watched the ceremony in the temple this year, although usually there are more than 10 thousand.

Officials start case against Ukrainian Orthodox Church after searches of church buildings

The Ukrainian Security Service has started a criminal case after searches of Ukrainian Orthodox Church buildings across the country, the agency said on Wednesday.

Kremlin blasts draft law banning Ukrainian Orthodox Church - TASS

The Kremlin treats the idea of banning the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the Moscow Patriarchate in Ukraine extremely negatively, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters on Wednesday.

Bethlehem celebrates Orthodox Christmas

 

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Syria: Masses and prayers held to celebrate the New Year

Christian denominations in Syria held on Sunday masses and prayers to celebrate the New Year.

Christmas Services Held in Churches across Syria

Christian denominations in Syria celebrated on Sunday Christmas and held masses and prayers in churches.

Muslims in Bulgarian village restore Christian church

The Muslim community in a Bulgarian village have raised funds and contributed their labour to restore a century-old Orthodox Christian church.