20-year-old Kujtim Fejzulai opened fire on innocent civilians near Vienna’s main synagogue on Monday night, killing at least four and wounding at least 14 others, seven with life-threatening injuries. Fejzulai himself was shot and killed by police. ISIS claimed responsibility for the attack the next day. Orthodox hierarchs from various jurisdictions have begun to respond…

Last night His Holiness Irinej, Serbian Patriarch was admitted to the Military COVID Hospital “Karaburma”, as he tested positive for SARS CoV2 virus during the regular test procedure. Patriarch Irinej is generally feeling well, asymptomatic and without fever. He was admitted to the hospital for medical supervision and control, and a team of doctors of…

By: Nicholas Cotros The feast day of Saint Michael the Archangel (also known as Michaelmas) is celebrated by Eastern Orthodox Christians on November 8th, and by Western Christians on September 29th. I was recently introduced to an icon of Saint Michael, and an opportunity to speak with artists, priests, and friends to learn about the…

On November 4, the National Unity Day, President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin had a traditional talk with His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia and leaders of the religious associations in Russia. This year the meeting was held in videoconference mode. The Primate of the Russian Orthodox Church took part in…

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Orthodox Life in Kenya – The Impact of Missions A Four-Part Livestream Webinar Series Beginning on November 12 Traveling to Kenya to witness the Orthodox faith is not something that is easily accomplished. Not everyone can journey 9,500 miles to experience the vibrancy of the faith, the piety of the people, and be immersed in…

The Elder Archimandrite Ephraim, the Abbot of the Holy and Great Monastery of Vatopedi, on Mount Athos, spoke this week to the Athens-based Star television station, where His Most Reverend referred to the ongoing pandemic and the shocking conversion of the iconic Hagia Sophia Cathedral into a mosque. The Elder Ephraim underlined that the coronavirus…

The Patriarch of Serbia, His Holiness Irinej, has tested positive for the coronavirus, according to an announcement issued by the Serbian Patriarchate. The same announcement stated that Patriarch Irinej has been hospitalized in Belgrade without any viral symptoms and in excellent health.

Members of the Holy Synod of the Autocephalous Orthodox Church of Greece met for a second day this week on Thursday, with hierarchs anxiously awaiting news on how a general Covid-19 lockdown will affect houses of worship and the holding of services and sacraments with worshippers. In a related development, the tenure of members of…