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Albanian Church Invites Faithful to Witness Monastic Tonsure in Massachusetts

Bishop Theophan to preside over rare and ancient rite on the Feast of St. John the Merciful, as Deacon Ian Abodeely will be tonsured at Holy Cross Chapel.

Netherlands Authorizes Teaching of Orthodox Faith in Public Schools

Pilot program launches nationwide in 2025–2026 academic year following official recognition of Orthodoxy.

Former Ukrainian MP Claims Zelenskyy Personally Ordered Arrest of Met. Arseny

Ihor Mosiychuk alleges move aims to pressure hierarch into prisoner exchange; calls case a matter of “humanity."

Gay ABC Anchor Confirmed in Catholic Church with Husband as Sponsor

Gio Benitez went through the reception rites at an "LGBTQ-inclusive" Manhattan parish in a service that included Fr. James Martin.

Kursk Root Icon Visits Parishes in Southern France

Bishop Irenei leads prayer service at historic Cannes church and celebrates feast of the “Joy of All Who Sorrow” icon in Menton.

Met. Tikhon Calls Faithful to Live Holy Tradition During Nativity Fast

OCA primate urges believers to follow the example of St. Paisius Velichkovsky through prayer, humility, and renewal.