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Patriarch Kirill congratulates Metropolitan Porfirije on his election to the Serbian Patriarchal See

18 February 2021 year

Patriarch Kirill congratulates Metropolitan Porfirije on his election to the Serbian Patriarchal See

Supreme Church Council holds first online session

11 February 2021 year

Supreme Church Council holds first online session

His Holiness Patriarch Kirill celebrates Divine Liturgy at Christ the Saviour Cathedral marking 12th anniversary of his enthronement

1 February 2021 year

His Holiness Patriarch Kirill celebrates Divine Liturgy at Christ the Saviour Cathedral marking 12th anniversary of his enthronement

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The Russian Orthodox Church helps the Patriarchate of Jerusalem to build a church

2 March 2021 year 11:52

The Russian Orthodox Church helps the Patriarchate of Jerusalem to build a church

On February 28, with a blessing of His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia, the head of the Russian Ecclesiastical Mission in Jerusalem, Archimandrite Alexander (Yelisov) accompanied by his deputy Hieromonk Dometian (Markarian), made a visit to Israel’s Northern District.

Metropolitan Hilarion: Patriarch of Constantinople has no flock in Ukraine

27 February 2021 year 20:30

Metropolitan Hilarion: Patriarch of Constantinople has no flock in Ukraine

Patriarch of Constantinople has recently stated that he would surely come to Ukraine as ‘his flock is there.’ Yekaterina Gracheva, a host of “The Church and the World” TV programme, asked Metropolitan Hilarion of Volokolamsk to give comments on this statement.

Patriarch Theophilos III of Jerusalem: our common commitment is to gather for prayer and fellowship

25 February 2021 year 11:17

Patriarch Theophilos III of Jerusalem: our common commitment is to gather for prayer and fellowship

His Beatitude Patriarch Theophilos III of the Holy City of Jerusalem and All Palestine sent a message to the Primates of all Autocephalous Orthodox Churches. The letter was received by His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Rus’.

Influence of pandemic on service of Churches in Russia and Germany is subject of discussion at online conference

24 February 2021 year 19:55

Influence of pandemic on service of Churches in Russia and Germany is subject of discussion at online conference

On February 24, the round table of the Churches in Europe working group of the Russia-Germany public forum ‘St. Petersburg Dialogue’ held a virtual meeting to discuss the theme ‘The Pandemic and Its Influence on Churches in Russia and Germany: Challenges and Consequences’.

Metropolitan Isaiah of Tamassos: Russian Church never interfered in affairs of Church of Cyprus

24 February 2021 year 18:48

Metropolitan Isaiah of Tamassos: Russian Church never interfered in affairs of Church of Cyprus

In an interview to Kathimerini-Cyprus newspaper, Metropolitan Isaiah of Tamassos stated that the Russian Orthodox Church had never interfered in the affairs of the Church of Cyprus.

Representatives of captured churches of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church appeal to country leaders

23 February 2021 year 11:16

Representatives of captured churches of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church appeal to country leaders

On February 22, participants in the congress of representatives of captured churches of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church adopted an appeal to Ukrainian statesmen - President V. A. Zelensky, Prime Minister D. A. Shmygal, Chairman of the Supreme Rada D. A. Razumkov and deputies of this legislative body.

Congress of representatives of captured churches held at Kiev Lavra of the Caves

23 February 2021 year 10:39

Congress of representatives of captured churches held at Kiev Lavra of the Caves

On February 22, a congress of representatives of captured churches of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church took place at the Kiev Lavra of the Caves. It was attended by 338 clergy and laity fr om 14 regions of Ukraine most affected by the raiding actions of the ‘OCU’ proponents.

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A message from Patriarch Theophilos of Jerusalem on the anniversary of the meeting in Amman

27 February 2021 year 09:30

A message from Patriarch Theophilos of Jerusalem on the anniversary of the meeting in Amman
[Greetings and addresses]

His Beatitude Patriarch Theophilos III of the Holy City of Jerusalem and All Palestine sent a message to the Primates of all Autocephalous Orthodox Churches. The letter was received by His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Rus’.

'Freedom and Responsibility as Viewed by His Holiness Patriarch Kirill'. Address by Metropolitan Hilarion of Volokolamsk (International Hellenic University online seminar, 16th February 2021)

17 February 2021 year 10:43

"Freedom and Responsibility as Viewed by His Holiness Patriarch Kirill". Address by Metropolitan Hilarion of Volokolamsk (International Hellenic University online seminar, 16th February 2021)
[Article]

"Freedom and Responsibility as Viewed by His Holiness Patriarch Kirill". Address by Metropolitan Hilarion of Volokolamsk, Chairman of the Department for External Church Relations of the Moscow Patriarchate (International Hellenic University online seminar, 16th February 2021).

Congratulations from the Primate of the Russian Orthodox Church to Metropolitan Tikhon of All America and Canada on the anniversary of his enthronement

27 January 2021 year 10:00

Congratulations from the Primate of the Russian Orthodox Church to Metropolitan Tikhon of All America and Canada on the anniversary of his enthronement
[Patriarch]

His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia congratulated His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon of All America and Canada on the anniversary of his enthronement.

Interview of Metropolitan Hilarion of Volokolamsk to Romfea church news agency

26 January 2021 year 19:28

Interview of Metropolitan Hilarion of Volokolamsk to Romfea church news agency
[Interview]

Answering questions from a correspondent of Romfea, a Greek news agency, Metropolitan Hilarion, head of the Moscow Patriarchate’s department for external church relations, dealt with pressing problems of inter-Orthodox relations and the issue concerning the schism in Ukraine.

Metropolitan Hilarion: Politically correct rules must never interfere with that which is sacred to millions of people

25 January 2021 year 19:58

Metropolitan Hilarion: Politically correct rules must never interfere with that which is sacred to millions of people
[Interview]

The chairman of the Department of External Church Relations of the Moscow Patriarchate the metropolitan of Volokolamsk Hilarion answered questions put to him by the presenter of The Church and the World programme Yekaterina Gracheva which was broadcast on January, 23 on Rossia-24.

Address by Metropolitan Hilarion of Volokolamsk at a session of the Interreligious Council of Russia attended by Mr. Miguel Moratinos, High-Representative for the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations

22 January 2021 year 10:37

Address by Metropolitan Hilarion of Volokolamsk at a session of the Interreligious Council of Russia attended by Mr. Miguel Moratinos, High-Representative for the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations
[Article]

On January 21, the Interreligious Council in Russia (ICR) held an extraordinary session at the Grand Hall of the Moscow Patriarchate’s department for external church relations to meet its guest, Mr. Miguel Angel Moratinos, United Nations Under-Secretary-General, High Representative for the UN Alliance of Civilizations.

His Holiness Patriarch Kirill’s condolences over passenger plane crash in the Java Sea

9 January 2021 year 22:20

His Holiness Patriarch Kirill’s condolences over passenger plane crash in the Java Sea
[Patriarch]

His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia expressed condolences to the President of the Republic of Indonesia, Mr. Joko Widodo, over the Sriwijaya Air passenger plane crash in the Java Sea near Jakarta.