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world-news2 years ago

"Orthodox Christmas Marred by Conflict Shadows"

Orthodox Christians around the world celebrated Christmas on January 7, amidst the backdrop of ongoing conflicts. In Russia, Patriarch Kirill led services and called for prayers for the nation, while President Putin joined families of military personnel at a service. Ukraine, asserting its national identity, officially celebrated Christmas on December 25, moving away from the traditional January 7 date. Celebrations were also subdued in the Middle East due to the Israel-Hamas conflict, with Bethlehem seeing muted festivities. In contrast, the Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I in Istanbul carried out the Blessing of the Waters ceremony, a sign of continued tradition despite global tensions.

via The Associated Press|
#conflict#orthodox-christmas#patriarch-kirill
international-relations2 years ago

Pope's Envoy Meets Russian Official Wanted by ICC and Patriarch Kirill in Moscow

Pope Francis's peace envoy, Cardinal Matteo Zuppi, met with a Russian official wanted by the ICC over allegations of illegally transferring Ukrainian children to Russia, as well as Moscow's spiritual leader, Patriarch Kirill, during his visit to Moscow. The meeting discussed humanitarian issues related to military operations and the protection of children's rights. The International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for the Russian official and President Vladimir Putin in connection with the war crime accusation of unlawfully deporting Ukrainian children. Zuppi's visit comes amid strained relations between the Vatican and the Russian Orthodox Church, with Patriarch Kirill being a staunch supporter of Putin and the offensive in Ukraine.

via The Moscow Times|
#icc#international-relations#patriarch-kirill
cybersecurity2 years ago

Hackers Manipulate Putin's Religious Advisor to Support Ukraine's Counteroffensive

Hackers targeted the official website of Patriarch Kirill, Vladimir Putin's top holy man, and altered the page to show a message supporting Ukraine's counteroffensive against Russian occupation. The page also displayed a video of Ukrainian troops preparing for battle and a Ukrainian-language prayer for the counteroffensive. The hack comes as tensions between Russia and Ukraine continue to escalate, with Moscow launching overnight attacks on Kyiv and leaving at least one person dead.

via Yahoo News|
#counteroffensive#cybersecurity#hacking
religion2 years ago

Russian Orthodox Church Fires Archpriest Over Icon Transfer Obstruction

The head of the Russian Orthodox Church, Patriarch Kirill, has dismissed his expert on art and restoration, Archpriest Leonid Kalinin, for obstructing the transfer of a historic 15th-century Trinity icon from Moscow's Tretyakov Gallery to the Church. Russian President Vladimir Putin had decided that the icon be handed over to the Church because of its importance to believers. Kalinin was also banned from the priesthood. Icons are considered sacred in Eastern Orthodox Churches, and the Trinity icon is one of the holiest and most artistically important Russian icons.

via Reuters|
#archpriest-leonid-kalinin#icon-transfer#patriarch-kirill
religion2 years ago

Putin Transfers Historic Icon to Orthodox Church After Requests and Controversy

Russian President Vladimir Putin has given possession of the country's most valuable religious icon, Andrei Rublev's "Trinity," to the Russian Orthodox Church after "numerous requests." The 15th-century icon depicts the three angels that visited Abraham in the Book of Genesis seated at a table and in conversation. The venerated icon will be displayed at Christ the Savior Cathedral in Moscow before being moved to its long-term home at the Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius in Sergiyev Posad.

via Fox News|
#andrei-rublev#patriarch-kirill#religion
art-and-religion2 years ago

"Putin Transfers Iconic Masterpiece to Orthodox Church"

Russian President Vladimir Putin has handed over Andrei Rublev's Trinity, the country's most acclaimed Russian icon, to the Russian Orthodox Church in response to numerous requests from Orthodox believers. The move was criticized by art experts who said the work of art should be kept at the Tretyakov Gallery where it can be properly preserved. The icon will be exhibited for a year at the Christ the Savior Cathedral in Moscow before returning to the historic monastery in Sergiyev Posad.

via The Moscow Times|
#andrei-rublev#art-and-religion#patriarch-kirill