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ENGLISH VERSION: U.S.Department of State International Religious Freedom Report 2007. Belarus. Released by the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor

The Constitution provides for freedom of religion; however, the Government restricted this right in practice.

Опубликовано: 19.09.2007

ENGLISH VERSION: U.S.Department of State International Religious Freedom Report 2007. Russia. Released by the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor

Russia

Опубликовано: 18.09.2007

ENGLISH VERSION: "The Orthodox Church shouldnt intrude in schools. Priest must not go to school otherwise growth of aggression is inevitable" - pastor of "Community of Christ" Сhurch ALEKSEJ PEROV, Voronezh area

"Portal-Credo.Ru": Please tell us what the Knowledge Day (September 1) become for you?

Опубликовано: 14.09.2007

ENGLISH VERSION: NJ judge: Diocese has rights at parish

By JEFFREY GOLD, Associated Press Writer Sat Sep 8, 3:44 AM ET

Опубликовано: 13.09.2007

ENGLISH VERSION: Konstantin Preobrazhensky. Putin’s Espionage Church

Konstantin Preobrazhensky, a former Lt. Colonel in the KGB who defected to the United States in 1993, is an intelligence expert and specialist on Japan, about which he has written six books. This is a chapter of Konstantin...

Опубликовано: 11.09.2007

ENGLISH VERSION: Olga Kulikovskaja-Romanova refuted the statement concerning positive result nephew of Tsar Nikolaj II blood examination at the research of "ekaterinburgskie relics"

The closest living relative of tsar Nikolaj II Olga Nikolaevna Kulikovskaja-Romanova refuted the statement that a blood sample of her husband, nephew of tsar Nikolaj II, Tichon Kulikovskij-Romanov was a match during the research of ekaterinburg remains in...

Опубликовано: 07.09.2007

ENGLISH VERSION: Attack Against ROAC in Suzdal

On August 24th, there was a demonstration in front of the Synodal headquarters of the Russian Orthodox Autonomous Church in Suzdal, Russia. The demonstrators, members of the Moscow Patriarchate, were accompanied by officers of the local police, and...

Опубликовано: 03.09.2007

ENGLISH VERSION: Proceeding in building of the Moscow Cathedral mosque caused a hysterical reaction in the "Union of orthodox citizens"

Protocol about resuming the construction of Moscow Cathedral mosque was signed at the end of July. The building of grandiose complex designed for 4-5 thousands believers, with underground garages and minarets 75 meters high is planned to complete...

Опубликовано: 13.08.2007

ENGLISH VERSION: Academic letter on "clericalization of the country" dictated by hatred towards Church - St. Tikhon’s University head of a chair

Moscow, August 9, Interfax - Victor Lega, assistant professor and head of the Chair of Basic Theology and Apologetics at St. Tikhon’s Orthodox Humanitarian University, has compared the academicians of the Russian Academy of Sciences, the authors of...

Опубликовано: 10.08.2007

ENGLISH VERSION: A youth organization “Free radicals” organized a picket in front of the of Academy of Sciences building to express support for academicians, who wrote a letter to president V. Putin

A youth organization "Free radicals" organized a picket in front of Academy of Sciences of Russia headquarters. The picket took place on July, 31 from 19 to 20 hours, correspondent of "Portal-Credo.Ru" reports.

Опубликовано: 06.08.2007

ENGLISH VERSION: Dean of the Moscow Church of Holy Tsar-martyr Nikolaj (ROAC) Archpriest MICHAIL ARDOV: "Modern authorities need one political party – "United Russia" and one Сhurch – Moscow Рatriarchate… It is very sad"

"Portal-Credo.Ru": Recently TV channel TVZ featured a telecast about Russian Orthodox Autonomous Church, to which you belong as a clergyman. This telecast has been strongly negative. What can you say about it?

Опубликовано: 30.07.2007

ENGLISH VERSION: Holy Hieromartyr Kirion, Catholicos-Patriarch Of All Georgia (†1918)

Опубликовано: 27.07.2007

ENGLISH VERSION: Bishop Gregory (Grabbe). The Dubious Orthodoxy of Metropolitan Cyprians Group

The newspaper *Pravoslavnaya Rus*, in its issue number seventeen of the present year, published the Decision of the Russian Orthodox Church Abroad concerning the establishment of prayerful Eucharistic communion with the group of Old Calendarists headed by Metropolitan...

Опубликовано: 24.07.2007

ENGLISH VERSION: Cold War Lingers At Russian Church In New Jersey

BUENA, N.J. -- An unlikely combatant in an international legal battle over Russian power and religion, Adelaida Nekludoff, age 83, chants "Lord have mercy," amid flickering candles and the whiff of incense. The only other worshipper at the...

Опубликовано: 19.07.2007

ENGLISH VERSION: Dmitrij Prigov will be buried on an orthodox ceremony

Dmitrij Prigov - the famous Russian poet and artist died in Moscow on July 16 at the age of 66. Funeral service will take place in the Holy Nikolaj church in Tolmachi (Tretyakovskaya gallery church) on Juli 19...

Опубликовано: 19.07.2007

ENGLISH VERSION: A novice of the monastery of Russian Orthodox Church in Belgorod district is accused of theft of monasterial money

Cash of convent Resurrection Christi in Sherbinskij district, Belgorod area was stolen, correspondent of "Portal-Credo.Ru" reports. The key to the safe is also gone. The novice under suspicion, went to the city, saying that she has a doctor...

Опубликовано: 13.07.2007

ENGLISH VERSION: Responses to some questions regarding certain aspects of catholic doctrine on the church

IntroductionThe Second Vatican Council, with its Dogmatic Constitution Lumen gentium, and its Decrees on Ecumenism (Unitatis redintegratio) and the Oriental Churches (Orientalium Ecclesiarum), has contributed in a decisive way to the renewal of Catholic ecclesiolgy. The Supreme Pontiffs...

Опубликовано: 11.07.2007

ENGLISH VERSION: Letter of Metropolitan of Oropos and Fili Cyprian to Bishop Agafangel of Odessa and Tavris and the clergy and people of the Russian Church Abroad assembled in Astoria New York, June 2006

Your Eminence, dear brothers and sisters in Christ our God and Saviour,

Опубликовано: 10.07.2007

ENGLISH VERSION: New and old orthodox trends. Towards the publication of new sociological data about the religious consciousness in modern Russia (abriged version)

According to sociological polls (The book "New churches, old believes – old churches, new believes" edited by Kimmo Kaarijnen, Dmitrij Furman, M., SPb.; Letnij sad, 2007) in Russia exists what may be called "pro-orthodoxy consensus". The point is...

Опубликовано: 06.07.2007

ENGLISH VERSION: New Priest ordained in the True Orthodox Church of Greece (the "Chrysostomites")

On Saturday, June 30 Gabriel Lawani was ordained to the diaconate, and on July 1 - to the priesthood by Bishop Photius of Marathon, secretary of the Holy Synod of the True Orthodox Church of Greece (the "Chrysostomites")....

Опубликовано: 04.07.2007

ENGLISH VERSION: Tajikistan: Draft Religion Law causes "deep anxiety"

Tajikistan's religious minorities have expressed "deep anxiety" about the country's latest draft Religion Law, Forum 18 News Service has learnt. They fear the draft Law will make it almost impossible for any non-Muslim religious communities to gain legal...

Опубликовано: 02.07.2007

ENGLISH VERSION: US denies visas to Hindu priests

Hindu temples and religious groups in the US are ''reeling from visa denials'' resulting in shortage of temple priests and stalled temple construction projects, a Hindu group has said in an affidavit seeking changes to US immigration rules.

Опубликовано: 18.06.2007

ENGLISH VERSION: Erie cleric "used as pawn" in Russian church rift

An ailing elderly Erie bishop is being drawn into what could be a new schism in the Russian Orthodox Church.A group that wants to establish a new church authority claims Bishop Daniel of Erie is on their side...

Опубликовано: 11.06.2007

ENGLISH VERSION: Russian Orthodox Unity - the Real Story

Under the guise of questioning Russian President Vladimir Putin's domestic and foreign policies, Nadia Kizenko ("Church Merger, Putin's Acquisition," Houses of Worship, Taste page, Weekend Journal, May 25) seeks to discredit the church by misrepresenting the restoration of...

Опубликовано: 07.06.2007

ENGLISH VERSION: Hare Krishna community in the Karasai district of Almaty province left without electricity and water

June 4, 2007While Astana makes efforts to resolve the crisis around the Hare Krishna community in the Karasai district of Almaty province, the local authorities totally ignore these efforts and methodically extrude the community cutting off electricity and...

Опубликовано: 05.06.2007

ENGLISH VERSION: On our division. Statement of Bishop Agafangel of Odessa

Regarding the division which occurred in our Russian Orthodox Church Abroad, I would like to provide a brief clarification on the nature of the transpired event.

Опубликовано: 31.05.2007

ENGLISH VERSION: Church Merger, Putins Acquisition

By NADIA KIZENKOWall Street Journal, May 25, 2007; Page W13

Опубликовано: 30.05.2007

ENGLISH VERSION: Decree of the assembly of the Widowed Eastern-American Diocese of the Widowed Russian Church Abroad

May 5/18, 2007Memory of the Great Martyr Irina

Опубликовано: 25.05.2007

ENGLISH VERSION: Notification from the Synod Chancellery of the Russian True Orthodox Church (RTOC)

The Chancellery of the Russian True Orthodox Church receives more and more requests from ROCOR clergy in regards to receiving an explanation of what needs to be done if anybody from the clergy has the desire to be...

Опубликовано: 18.05.2007

ENGLISH VERSION: Turkmenistan: Baptist prisoner of conscience jailed for three years

Turkmenistan has today (14 May) jailed a Baptist, Vyacheslav Kalataevsky, for three years in a labour camp, Forum 18 News Service has learnt. The official reason for the jail sentence is illegally crossing the border, after being deported...

Опубликовано: 15.05.2007

ENGLISH VERSION: Believers of all Christian denominations of Belarus collect signatures to change the law "On freedom of conscience and religious organizations"

Believers of all Christian denominations take part in the campaign of collecting signatures to change the law "On freedom of conscience and religious organizations". Christians are collecting signatures in their communities, other churches, on the streets; they also...

Опубликовано: 10.05.2007

ENGLISH VERSION: Letter of Lesna Monastery sisters concerning their passage under the jurisdiction of the True Orthodox Church of Russia

Dear in Christ friends and benefactors of our monastery! Christ is Risen!

Опубликовано: 08.05.2007

ENGLISH VERSION: A Representative of Synod of ROCOR(L) Bishop Michael (Donskoff) brought two Ukases to Bishop Agafangel of Odessa

A representative of Synod of ROCOR(L) Bishop Michael (Donskoff) of Geneva and Western Europe visited Odessa Diocese of ROCOR(L) on April 25-28. This Diocese is known for its struggle against the union with Moscow Partiarchate, so that the...

Опубликовано: 01.05.2007

ENGLISH VERSION: "The Jerusalem Post". Priests: Remove anti-Semitic liturgy

A group of 12 Orthodox priests have called on their Church to review its longstanding theological positions toward Jews and the State of Israel, and to excise anti-Semitic passages from its liturgy.

Опубликовано: 25.04.2007

ENGLISH VERSION: Paschal Message 2007 of Archbishop CHRYSOSTOMOS of Athens, First-Hierarch of the Genuine Orthodox Church of Greece

Beloved brethren and dearly beloved children in Christ,

Опубликовано: 20.04.2007

ENGLISH VERSION: ROCOR Fr. Victor Potapov denies Holy Communion to ex KGB lieutenant-colonel Konstantin Preobrazhensky - Why?

Br Nathanael: Can you tell us about Fr Victor Potapov denying you Holy Communion?Konstantin Preobrazhensky: Two weeks ago I wrote an article published by portal-credo.ru entitled, "Poisonings At The ROCOR." In this article, using written and oral testimonies...

Опубликовано: 17.04.2007

ENGLISH VERSION: Signing of Act of Canonical Communion a "landmark event" - Putin

Moscow, April 3, Interfax - The signing of the Act of Canonical Communion, which restores the unity of the Russian Orthodox Church outside Russia and the Moscow Patriarchate, is a "landmark event", Russian President Vladimir Putin told Patriarch...

Опубликовано: 03.04.2007

ENGLISH VERSION: Moscow Police Arrest Falun Gong Practitioners. Police break up peaceful appeal in front of Chinese embassy prior to visit by Chinas Hu Jintao

Russian police arrested twelve Falun Gong practitioners who were holding a peaceful appeal in front of the Chinese embassy in Moscow on Saturday, March 24, ahead of Chinese leader Hu Jintao's visit.

Опубликовано: 27.03.2007

ENGLISH VERSION: Statement of the Mother of God Parishioners. Who Are Against Union With the Moscow Patriarchate

We, the undersigned clergy, parishioners and friends of the Protection of the Mother of God parish in Rochester, NY are all united in our strong feelings of opposition to the union between the Russian Church Abroad and the...

Опубликовано: 26.03.2007

ENGLISH VERSION: Аppeal by the family of Aslan Maskhadov to religious leaders of world faiths and people of good will

This is an appeal by the family of Aslan Maskhadov, President of the Chechen Republic Ichkeria, killed by the Russian secret services on 8 March 2005 in the Chechen village of Dojkur-Evl (Tolstoj-Yurt).

Опубликовано: 22.03.2007