THE MESSAGE OF THE SACRED BISHOPS’ COUNCIL TO THE CLERGY, MONASTICS AND ALL THE FAITHFUL CHILDREN OF THE RUSSIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH The Bishops’ Council which took place in Moscow on February 2-3, 2016, addressed the clergy, monastics and all the faithful children of the Russian Orthodox Church. The text of the message is given below. […]
CHURCH CANDLES. The church candle symbolizes our spiritual union with The Holy Mother Church. Candles, which are purchased by the faithful in the temple, and are to be placed into the candle holders near icons, have several spiritual meanings: first of all, (because they are paid for) they represent a voluntary donation from a man […]
Bishop’s Report on the Annual General Meeting of St. Barbara Russian Orthodox Cathedral in Edmonton, Canada (21.02.16.). Very Reverend Father Sergiy and Deacon Andrei, with families, dear President of the parish Council Roman Lopushinsky, dear members of the Council, Choir members, altar assistants, dear members of the Brotherhood and Sisterhood of the Cathedral of Saint […]
Christmas Greeting of Bishop of Kashira Iov Administrator of the Patriarchal Parishes in Canada Christ is born! Let us glorify Him! – Христос Рождается! Славим Его! Dear Fathers, Brothers and Sisters in the Lord! In the Holy Eve, when the Bethlehem Star, that was lit up on the night sky more than 2000 years ago, becomes […]
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