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Tex-Mex Orthodoxy
A former Southern Baptist, Dmitri Royster is now a maverick of the Orthodox Church.
By Frederica Mathewes-Green
posted 05/16/2002
Russian Faithful Plunge Into Icy Water as Holy Act at Epiphany
Biblical events take on a special significance at Istra's New Jerusalem.
By Andrei Zolotov in Istra, Russia
posted 01/25/2002
Welcoming the Uninvited Savior
When the Holy Family fled Bethlehem, Herod's evil became a blessing for Egypt.
By Cornelis Hulsman
posted 11/30/01
Reviving an Ancient Faith
Two strong-willed reformers bring Coptic Orthodoxy back to life.
by Cornelis Hulsman
posted 11/30/01
Despite Israeli Objections, Irineos Is New Greek Orthodox Patriarch
Protesting under a sixth century law, Israeli objections overturned by supreme court.
By Ross Dunn in Jerusalem
posted 8/23/01
Pope's Pilgrimage to Ukraine Prompts Warning From Orthodox
Revival of the Greek Catholic Church in Russia prompts new conflict.
By Jonathan Luxmoore in Warsaw and Andrei Zolotov in Moscow
posted 7/11/01
Church Leader Says Russia Needs To Adopt German-Style Church Tax
Russian Orthodox Church facing financial difficulties, but suggestion is seen only as publicity ploy.
By Andrei Zolotov in Moscow
posted 3/27/01
Russian Church Reassures Members Who Fear Codes Signify 'The Beast'
Tax codes "in no way a doctrinal matter," says Patriarch Alexei II.
By Andrei Zolotov in Moscow
posted 3/9/01
100 Years After Excommunication, Church Cannot Look Kindly Upon Tolstoy
Russian Orthodox hierarchy rejects request of writer's great-great-grandson.
By Andrei Zolotov in Moscow
posted 3/8/01
Russian Orthodox Church Approves as Putin Decides to Sing to a Soviet Tune
Once wary Moscow Patriarchate now supports resurrecting former national anthem.
By Andrei Zolotov in Moscow
posted 12/8/00
Serbia to Return Confiscated Lands to Orthodox Church
Interim religion minister says she'll promote freedoms for Muslims and evangelicals too.
By Branko Bjelajac
posted 10/31/00
Russia's Last Czar to Be Sainted for 'Humility' of His Death, But Not for His Life
Nicholas II and family part of 1,100 canonized for martyrdom by communists.
By Andrei Zolotov in Moscow
posted 8/16/00
Christian History Corner: Soviets, Schism, and Sabotage
How the government manipulated division in the Russian Orthodox Church.
By Elesha Coffman
posted 8/18/00
'Thorny' Issue Proves to be an Obstacle for Catholic-Orthodox Commission
Fate of Eastern Catholic Churches in post-communist Europe and Russia still unresolved.
By Chris Herlinger
posted 7/26/00
Greece's Churches Divided Over Identity Card Data
Protestants cheer government plans to remove religious identification.
By Jonathan Luxmoore
posted 6/2/00
For Many Russian Christians, Bar Codes Signal Coming of the Antichrist
Russian Orthodox Church trying to calm fears, but may be making it worse.
By Andrei Zolotov, Ecumenical News International, in Moscow
posted 4/14/00
Only Human Contact Can Ease Kosovo Tension, Says Orthodox 'Cyber-Monk'
Father Sava Janjic is pessimistic about the future.
By Bjarke Larsen Gracanica, Ecumenical News International, in Kosovo
posted 3/20/00
Would Jesus Worship Here?
Across the world, God moves in mysterious ways.
By Philip Yancey
posted 2/7/00
Orthodox Leaders Closer to Unity
By Elaine Ruth Fletcher, Religion News Service
posted 2/7/00
Patriarch Bartholomeos Defines Church's Relationship to State
Church 'does not utilize worldly methods and powers,' says Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople.
By Jonathan Luxmoore, Ecumenical News International, in Warsaw
posted 1/31/00
Poland's Orthodox Church will build cathedral near Warsaw's airport
Roman Catholic officials criticize plan.
By Jonathan Luxmoore, Ecumenical News International, in Warsaw
posted 1/20/00
America's Greek Orthodox Leader Hopes Church's Divisions Are Healing
Archbishop Demetrios pushing for more available, participatory church.
By Chris Herlinger, Ecumenical News International, in New York
posted 1/13/00
As Russians Prepare to Elect New President, Putin Shows Interest in Religion
As acting president suspends Chechenya campaign for Christmas and Ramadan, Russian Orthodox Church sees new church-state relationship.
By Andrei Zolotov, Ecumenical News International, in Moscow
posted 1/11/00
Patriarchs and Presidents to Gather in Bethlehem for Orthodox Christmas
January 7 meeting to be first such meeting in many years.
By Andrei Zolotov, Ecumenical News International, in Moscow
posted 12/16/99
Albania's journey from atheism to model of religious growth
Orthodox Archbishop credited with growing and strengthening the church.
By Edmund Doogue, Ecumenical News International, in Geneva
posted 12/1/99
As Moscow continues attacks, churches speak out for Chechen civilians
Ecumenical organizations plead to Russian Orthodox Church 'to do everything in your authority'.
By Edmund Doogue, Ecumenical News International, in Geneva
posted 11/22/99
Reconciliation Walk
Apology Crusaders Enter Israel.
By Tomas Dixon
posted 4/5/99
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