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February 3, 2012
09:27
Today is the commemoration day of the Venerable Maximus the Greek of Russia (1556)
He was a zealous defender of the Orthodoxy, ready to sacrifice his freedom and life.
February 2, 2012
13:18
The Primate of Nizhny Novgorod diocese celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the Holy Prince Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
Today is the ninth anniversary of Archbishop George's archpastoral ministry.
09:32
February 2 is the commemoration day of the Monk Euthymios the Great
The relics of the Monk Euthymios were situated at his monastery in Palestine: the Russian pilgrim hegumen Daniel saw them in the XII Century.
08:29
February 2 is the ninth anniversary of Archbishop George's archpastoral ministry
On this day in 2003 His Holiness Patriarch Alexi II of Moscow and all Russia consecrated Archimandrite George (Danilov) Bishop of Nizhny Novgorod and Arzamas.
February 1, 2012
14:28
3d anniversary of the enthronement of Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia marked by Divine Liturgy at Church of Christ the Savior
Archbishop George of Nizhny Novgorod and Arzamas took part in the divine service.
11:12
A round-table discussion on volunteer work organization was held in Moscow
Archpriest Mikhail Zazvonov, head of the diocesan department for cooperation with social and medical establishments, participated in it on the behalf of Nizhny Novgorod diocese.
09:24
February 1 is the commemoration day of the Venerable Macarius the Great of Egypt (390)
He was a disciple and successor of the Venerable Antony the Great.
January 31, 2012
17:25
Archbishop George held a meeting with the leaders of Nizhny Novgorod church choirs
It was devoted to church singing development in Nizhny Novgorod diocese.
08:55
Today the Holy Church commemorates the Venerable Cyril, schemamonk, and Venerable Maria, schemanun (1337)
They were the parents of St Sergius of Radonezh.
January 30, 2012
18:58
Archbishop George held a meeting with the heads of Nizhegorodskiy city district administration
Discussed at the meeting was the question of “Pecherskaya Sloboda” project realization
14:25
Teachers form Nizhny Novgorod became the prize-winners and finalists of the national contest in pedagogy ‘For the Teacher’s Moral Feat 2011’
The awarding ceremony was held in the framework of the 20th International Educational Christmas Readings in Moscow.
10:48
January 30 is the commemoration day of the Venerable Anthony the Great (356)
He was the founder of wilderness-monastery life
January 29, 2012
13:44
Archbishop George celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the Holy Prince Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
At the end of the divine service His Eminence consecrated 22 Icons of the Mother of God to be placed at the Cathedral.
10:00
January 29 is the veneration day of the Venerable Shackles of the Holy and All-Praiseworthy Apostle Peter
The feast was established at the beginning of the II century.
January 28, 2012
13:23
Archbishop George celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the church of the Elevation of the Holy and Life-Giving Cross in the village of Chernukha, Lyskovo district of Nizhny Novgorod Oblast
Co-celebrating with His Eminence were clerics of Lyskovo deanery.
11:24
The choir of Nizhny Novgorod ecclesiastical seminary headed by Natalia Myakinina congratulated the teaching staff and students of Nizhny Novgorod Academy of the Ministry of the Interior
They gave a traditional Christmas concert.
09:07
January 28 is the commemoration day of the Sainted Paul of Thebes, Egypt (341)
The Monk Paul is considered a father of Orthodox monasticism.
January 27, 2012
17:24
Archbishop George took part at the awarding ceremony of the winners of the “Kanavinskie soboryane” 2nd Christmas arts festival
It took place at the state grammar school # 2.
13:32
The Primate of Nizhny Novgorod diocese held a working meeting with the rural deans of the diocesan Okrugs
Discussed at the meeting were acute issues of the diocesan life.
09:08
January 27 is the commemoration day of the Holy Equal-to-the-Apostles Nina, Enlightener of Georgia
Calling for the Lord the saint worked numerous wonders.
 
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News of Russian Orthodox Church

January 30, 2012
Metropolitan Hilarion: Our life should be a continuation of the Liturgy and our home a continuation of the church
Sermon by the DECR chairman on the 33d week after Pentecost at the church of Our Lady the Joy to All the Afflicted in Moscow.
January 28, 2012
Holy Synod of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church convenes in Kiev
The members of the Holy Synod discussed the current questions of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church life.
January 26, 2012
Requiem concert to commemorate new martyrs and confessors of Christ in 15th-20th century Greece, Cyprus, Asia Minor and Pontus
The concert crowned the Russian-Greek memorial action ‘From Nativity to Resurrection’.
January 24, 2012
Primate of the Russian Orthodox Church and His Beatitude Patriarch Theodoros have a brotherly talk
The Primate of the Church of Alexandria arrived in Moscow at the invitation of His Holiness to receive an award of the Russian Orthodox Church.
January 23, 2012
Patriarch Kirill opens 20th International Christmas Readings
Its theme is Education and Morality: Concern of the Church, Society and State.
January 22, 2012
Primate of the Russian Church officiates at the awarding ceremony of the International Foundation for the Unity of Orthodox Christian Nations
The IFUOCN-2011 prize-winners are His Beatitude Patriarch Theodoros II of Alexandria and All Africa; Mahmoud Abbas, President of the Palestinian National Authority; and Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic.
January 16, 2012
Metropolitan Hilarion: The rock, on which St Seraphim of Sarov used to pray, became the ladder to Heaven for him and for many other people
Sermon by Metropolitan Hilarion of Volokolamsk on the commemoration day of St Seraphim the Wonderworker of Sarov.
January 15, 2012
High guests from Local Orthodox Churches attend 2nd Christmas Festival concert
The event took place with the support of the French Embassy and the French Institute in Moscow.
January 14, 2012
10th anniversary of Metropolitan Hilarion’s episcopal consecration marked by grand divine service
The festive Divine Liturgy was officiated at the church of Our Lady the Joy to All the Afflicted-in-Bolshaya Ordynka in Moscow.
January 11, 2012
Faithful of the Russian Orthodox Church celebrate Christmas in different countries of the world
Christmas services were celebrated in many parishes of the Moscow Patriarchate located in different parts of the world.
January 9, 2012
Second Christmas Festival of Religious Music opens at the Moscow International House of Music
Metropolitan Hilarion of Volokolamsk read out greetings from the Primate of the Russian Orthodox Church to the organizers, participants and guests of the festival.
January 6, 2012
CHRISTMAS MESSAGE of His Holiness Patriarch KIRILL of Moscow and All Russia to the Archpastors, Pastors, Monastics and All the Faithful Children of the Russian Orthodox Church
The Primate of the Russian Orthodox Church congratulated everyone on the Nativity in the flesh of our Lord Jesus Christ.
December 31, 2011
His Holiness Patriarch Kirill greets the Heads of foreign states with the New Year and the Nativity of Christ
Click here to read the text of the message.
December 29, 2011
Primate of the Russian Orthodox Church expresses concern over detention of Archimandrite Ephrem, abbot of the Vatopedi Monastery on Mt. Athos
His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia sent a message to H. E. Karolos Papoulias, President of the Hellenic Republic.
December 28, 2011
Holy Synod of the Russian Orthodox Church completes its final session of 2011
Click here for the result of the session.
Metropolitan Hilarion: Arrest of Archimandrite Ephrem is a hostile attack against Athonite monks and Orthodoxy
The DECR chairman gave his appraisal of the actions of the Greek authorities in his short interview to Interfax-Religion.