Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed gratitude to the Orthodox Church for its support during the ongoing conflict.

Nataša Jasika continues her grandmother's tradition of decorating Easter eggs with wax, a practice highlighted as the Serbian Orthodox Church observes Great Friday, a solemn day for Christians commemorating Christ's suffering.

Metropolitan Irinej of the Serbian Orthodox Church has sparked controversy by criticizing existing state universities as a "cataclysm" and advocating for the establishment of new ones, raising concerns about church interference in higher education.

Metropolitan Irinej of Novi Sad and Bačka announced that the Serbian Orthodox Church is establishing its own university, asserting that existing state universities in Serbia have experienced a 'cataclysm'.

Patriarch Porfirije, head of the Serbian Orthodox Church, announced that the Belt of the Most Holy Theotokos, preserved in Vatopedi Monastery, will lead the Spasovdan procession on May 14 in Belgrade.

Serbian Orthodox Church and believers observe Blagovesti (Annunciation Day), commemorating the Archangel Gabriel's visit to the Virgin Mary, with special celebrations for women and traditional folk customs.

The article discusses when Saint George's Day, one of the most important holidays for the Orthodox Church, will be celebrated this year and if its date changes.

A community of Old Believers, descendants of a schism in the Russian Orthodox Church, has clandestinely settled in the Chernobyl exclusion zone, restoring an 18th-century church built by their ancestors.

Lawyer Aleksandar Olenik has reacted to news of a planned state-church university in Serbia, stating that the Serbian Orthodox Church and President Vučić are violating the Constitution.

Aleksandar Olenik, Vice-President of the League of Social Democrats of Vojvodina, stated that the announced establishment of a university in cooperation between the state and the Serbian Orthodox Church directly violates the Serbian Constitution.

Russian Embassy Outraged After US-Israeli Strikes Damage Orthodox Church In Tehran The Russian Embassy in Tehran has issued an angry denunciation of Wednesday US-Israeli airstrikes…

The Orthodox Church calendar for Thursday, April 2, 2026, continues to commemorate Saint Titus the Wonderworker, a figure associated with ascetic life and the power of faith, during the period of Great Lent.

The Orthodox Church commemorates Saint Hypatius, Bishop of Gangra, on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, as Great Lent continues.

According to the Greek Orthodox calendar, several saints are commemorated on March 27, including Saints Philetus, Lydia, Theoprepius, Macedon, and Matrona of Thessaloniki, with many individuals celebrating their name day.

The Orthodox Church commemorates Saint Artemon and other saints on March 24, 2026, a significant day for those celebrating their name day.

The head of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church – Kyiv Patriarchate has been elected: Archbishop Nykodym (born Volodymyr Kobzar), serving as Archbishop of Sumy and Okhtyrka.

The longest-serving leader in the history of the Georgian Orthodox Church, he helped guide his country in its transition from Soviet repression to modern statehood.

Vojislav Milovančević discussed recent developments within the Serbian Orthodox Church (SPC) and the issue of mobbing during a press review.

The Russian Orthodox Church is increasing its presence in Africa, which experts view as a strategic move to exert ideological soft power.

The influential Georgian Patriarch Ilia II, who led the Georgian Orthodox Church for nearly half a century, has died at the age of 93, officials announced on Tuesday.

According to the name day calendar, today, March 18th, Eduard, Edward, and Eddy are celebrating. Who is celebrating tomorrow: Chrysanthe, Chrysanthos, Chrysanthi, Chrysanthes, Daria, Dara, Daro. Today the Orthodox Church honors...

The Serbian Orthodox Church announced that 35 religious buildings were burned and destroyed during the 'March Pogrom' in Kosovo and Metohija 22 years ago.

Georgian Orthodox Church Patriarch Ilia II has been hospitalized on the night of March 17 and is in “very serious” condition, Georgian Dream Health Minister Mikheil Sarjveladze confirmed. “Considering the age and every factor, the situation definitely is not easy,” GD Health Minister Mikheil Sarjveladze told the media at the Caucasus Medical Center, a hospital …

Priest Željko Lubarda has written a letter to the bishops of the Serbian Orthodox Church, seeking protection following a statement by Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić concerning his case.

The Orthodox Church honors today, Sunday, March 15, 2026, the Sunday of the Veneration of the Cross, the 3rd Sunday of Lent, which is an important spiritual milestone on the journey towards...

On Friday, Patriarch Porfirije of the Serbian Orthodox Church (SPC) sent letters to Pope Leo XIV and the leaders of the world’s major powers and inter

The state prosecutor's office in Ljubljana, Slovenia, has indicted Archbishop Porfirije Perić, head of the Serbian Orthodox Church, on charges of workplace abuse against a priest who refused to give false testimony.

The State Prosecutor's Office in Ljubljana filed an indictment against Serbian Orthodox Church Patriarch Porfirije Perić on January 12, based on accusations of abusing a priest.

Russia is strengthening its geopolitical influence in Africa by establishing 350 Russian Orthodox Church parishes since 2022, a move experts view as more about geopolitics than religion.

The Orthodox Church commemorates today, March 10, the memory of Saints Quadratus and his fellow Martyrs in Corinth, as well as other Saints who distinguished themselves by their faith and...

The Orthodox Church commemorates today, March 9, the memory of the Forty Holy Martyrs of Sebaste, one of the most moving testimonies of faith in the history of Christianity. Orthodox Calendar: Who...

The Orthodox Church commemorates the memory of the Seven Hieromartyrs of Cherson and other saints on March 7, 2026, with many celebrating their name day.

We prepare sandwiches and bagged meals, sort clothing donations, and travel to multiple locations to distribute food and essential items to the hungry The post St Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church –…

The Orthodox Church honors today, Saturday, February 28, 2026, the Soul Saturday of the Holy Theodores, a day of special spiritual significance within the First Week of Lent.

The Russian Orthodox Church's exarchate in Africa is reportedly involved in a scheme to recruit Kenyan citizens to fight in Ukraine, according to investigative reports.

A former archbishop of the Orthodox Church is facing charges of serious financial crimes related to the Karelian Language Society, with a court verdict expected today.

The Serbian Orthodox Church's information service announced that there is incorrect information circulating regarding the detailed regulation plan for the area around the Saint Sava Temple.

The most magnificent achievement of student protests over the past sixteen months is the unity devoid of national, religious, ethnic, or any other divisions, representing a pure civic option and a fight for freedom and equality.

The Orthodox Church calendar for February 24, 2026, marks the celebration of the First and Second Finding of the Honorable Head of Saint John the Baptist, a significant religious observance.

Patriarch Porfirije of the Serbian Orthodox Church stated that the start of Easter Lent should not only be a physical discipline or diet, but also a struggle against evil thoughts and negative emotions.

The Macedonian Orthodox Church – Ohrid Archbishopric (MOC-OA) has purchased five hectares of land around a church in Piacenza, Italy. The 800,000 euro property will be paid over 20 years and will be in the permanent possession of the MOC-OA.

An Orthodox church in Nice is awaiting a decision from the French Court of Cassation in its ongoing property dispute with Moscow, as a lower court has deferred to the highest French jurisdiction on the complex ownership question.

The Greek Orthodox Church observes Holy Thursday on April 9th, commemorating Saint Eupsychius the Martyr and listing names celebrating their feast day.

Serbian Orthodox Church Patriarch Porfirije and UK Special Envoy for the Western Balkans Karen Pierce met in Belgrade to exchange views on global and Balkan developments, agreeing on the importance of stability.

The documentary "Light of Cappadocia: Saint Arsenios and Saint Paisios," a cinematic journey following two recent saints of the Orthodox Church, is scheduled for its first television broadcast.

The Romanian Orthodox Church announced a reserve scenario for bringing the Holy Fire from Jerusalem, in case the tradition cannot proceed due to a potential escalation of the conflict in the Middle East.

President Vladimir Putin has reportedly ordered the transfer of the Vladimir and Donskaya icons of the Mother of God from the Tretyakov Gallery to the Russian Orthodox Church, according to Patriarch Kirill.

The Serbian Orthodox Church (SPC) clarified that a recent Memorandum of Understanding with the state is a framework for future cooperation, not an act of establishing a university.

A group of NGOs in majority-Serb areas of Kosovo condemned a museum official’s attempt to present the Serbian Orthodox Church Patriarchate as Albanian.

The Orthodox Church observes the feast day of Saint Nikitas the Confessor on Friday, April 3, coinciding with Good Friday, a significant day in the Christian calendar.

The Orthodox Church commemorates Saint Mary of Egypt on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, honoring her as an emblematic figure of Christian tradition associated with the power of repentance.

Metropolitan Lukijan consecrated renovated Serbian Orthodox churches in Deszk and Szeged, Hungary, marking their new splendor.

Serbian Orthodox Church priest Gojko Perović expressed his pleasure to sit alongside Bishop Grigorije at a book promotion in Budva, praising the archiereus for supporting students with their metropolitan.

The Georgian Orthodox Church is facing urgent questions regarding succession and potential changes following the death of its patriarch, Ilia II, leaving the patriarchal throne vacant.

On the Feast of the Annunciation, Patriarch Daniel of the Romanian Orthodox Church honored families who give birth to or adopt children, calling the gift of a child's birth "a gift for eternity."

The Orthodox Church commemorates the memory of Saint Nikon the Hieromartyr and his 199 disciples, along with other saints, on Monday, March 23, 2026.

Filaret led a movement in Ukraine that created a schism among Orthodox believers and, ultimately, a church independent of Moscow.

An article criticizes a previous statement identifying the Serbian Orthodox Church, President Vučić, and the army as the 'pillars of Serbdom,' promising to reveal the true pillars in an official correction.

The Orthodox Church commemorates today, March 19, the memory of Saints Chrysanthus and Daria of Athens, as well as other Saints who distinguished themselves by their faith and testimony. Feast Day: Who...

The Lithuanian Orthodox Church has declared its aim for greater independence from Moscow.

The Orthodox Church commemorates today, March 18, the memory of Saint Cyril, Archbishop of Jerusalem, as well as other Saints who distinguished themselves by their faith and testimony. Orthodox Calendar: Who is...

The Serbian Orthodox Church (SPC) announced today that during the "March Pogrom" in Kosovo and Metohija, 22 years ago, 35 religious buildings were burned and destroyed, including 18 monuments of culture,...

The Orthodox Church commemorates today, March 17, the memory of Saint Patrick, the Illuminator of Ireland, as well as other Saints who distinguished themselves by their faith, asceticism, and spiritual...

The Orthodox Church commemorates today, March 16, the memory of Saint Christodoulos the Wonderworker "of Patmos", as well as other Saints who distinguished themselves by their faith and asceticism... Orthodox Calendar:...

The Orthodox Church commemorates today, March 14, the memory of Saint Benedict of Nursia, as well as other Saints who distinguished themselves by their faith, asceticism, and spiritual... Hagiography: Who is...

Fr. Andreas Vithoulkas to lead worship, discussion, and lecture as part of the shrine’s Lenten Lecture Series The post Lenten lecture on the “Prayer of St. Ephrem” at the St.

The State Prosecutor's Office in Ljubljana filed charges against Serbian Orthodox Church Patriarch Porfirije Perić on January 12, based on accusations of workplace harassment by priest Željko Lubarda.

The State Prosecutor's Office in Ljubljana filed an indictment against Serbian Orthodox Church Patriarch Porfirije Perić on January 12, based on accusations of abusing a priest.

The Serbian Orthodox Church (SPC) is at a crossroads between its spiritual mission and political instrumentalization, with accusations that it serves as an instrument for Russian interests amid escalating geopolitical conflicts in the Balkans.

The North Karelia District Court sentenced Leo to one year and one month of suspended imprisonment for aggravated subsidy fraud and aggravated accounting offense.

The Orthodox Church commemorates today, March 8th, the memory of Saint Gregory Palamas, Archbishop of Thessaloniki and Thaumaturge, one of the most important figures of Orthodoxy. Orthodox Calendar: A Great...

The Orthodox Church commemorates today, March 4th, the memory of Saint Gerasimos of the Jordan, and Saint Gregory, Bishop of Assos, as well as other Saints who shone with their asceticism and... Calendar:...

Right-wing groups are openly criticizing the Serbian Orthodox Church leadership for its closeness to Serbian President Vučić, leading to speculation within church circles about punitive measures against Metropolitan Joanikije.

An informal group of citizens, "Vračar Zone 3.1," has stated that the Serbian Orthodox Church (SPC) is not the owner of the plots near the Svetosavski Temple where a parish home is planned for construction.

The North Karelia District Court in Finland has sentenced former Archbishop Leo of the Orthodox Church to one year and one month of conditional imprisonment for aggravated subsidy fraud and aggravated accounting fraud.

The Information Service of the Serbian Orthodox Church (SPC) announced this evening that, regarding the preparation of the "Elaborate for the preparation of the detailed regulation plan for the area around the Temple of Saint Sava," some media outlets have incorrectly...

The decision by which a person is recognized as a saint comes after years of documentation, analysis, and internal debate, states theologian Răzvan Clipici in an interview for HotNews.

The Metropolitanate of Montenegro and the Littoral (SPC) has submitted documents to the Municipality of Budva to obtain urban-technical conditions, the first step in securing a permit for a temple, with a chapel to be relocated and a million-euro donation from the municipality still pending.

Bishop Teodosije of the Serbian Orthodox Church reportedly opposed the removal of Bishop Justin, while Bishop Arsenije has taken over the administration of the Žička Eparchy.

The Great Lent of 2026, the longest and most rigorous fasting period in the Orthodox Church, is set to begin on February 23 and conclude on April 11, with specific days allowing for fish consumption.

The Romanian Orthodox Church has canonized 16 women, with a patriarchal counselor explaining that public devotion is the primary criterion, followed by an analysis of the individual's life.

The Orthodox Church marks Holy Saturday on April 11, a day of silence and anticipation, commemorating the burial of Jesus Christ and his descent into Hades before the Resurrection.

Today, Holy Friday, April 10, the Greek Orthodox Church commemorates Saints Africanus, Theodore, Maximus, Pompey, Terentius, and 39 Martyrs, with several names celebrating their name day.

Metropolitan Cleopas of Sweden delivered a speech at the 11th Catechumens’ Seminar in Stockholm, discussing the persecution of the Orthodox Church from the Apostolic Age to the present day.

Patriarch Porfirije of the Serbian Orthodox Church announced that the Belt of the Theotokos, kept in Vatopedi Monastery, will lead the Spasovdan procession in Belgrade. This procession will take place on the day of Belgrade's patron saint.

The director of the Hermitage Museum, Mikhail Piotrovsky, defended the transfer of religious relics from Russian museums to the Russian Orthodox Church, stating that ritual significance now outweighs artistic value in Russian society.

Serbia plans to establish a new university in cooperation with the Serbian Orthodox Church, aiming to raise educational standards alongside the existing state university.

The Serbian Orthodox Church (SPC) signed a memorandum of understanding with the Serbian Government to establish a university, clarifying it serves as a framework for future cooperation.

In his Easter Pastoral, Patriarch Daniel of the Romanian Orthodox Church underscored the necessity of strongly affirming the sanctity of marriage, solidarity within and between families, and the dignity of motherhood and fatherhood.

Russia has accused Fener Greek Orthodox Patriarch Bartholomew, based in Istanbul, of attempting to assert control and stir up schism within the Orthodox Church.

The Greek Orthodox Church observes a significant day on Monday, March 30, 2026, honoring Saint John of the Ladder, one of the most important ascetic figures of the faith.

A ceremony at the Istanbul Archaeology Museum marked the return of a stolen angel statue to an Orthodox church, highlighting Türkiye’s ongoing efforts to protect and restore cultural heritage.

Greek Energy Minister Stavros Papastavrou spoke at the Annunciation Cathedral in Houston, emphasizing the crucial role of the Orthodox Church in maintaining the cohesion of the Greek diaspora in the United States. He highlighted the Church's efforts to keep the community connected to Greece.

Serbian Orthodox Church Patriarch Porfirije stated in Vranje that the 1999 NATO bombing of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia turned their homeland into a terrible killing ground.

Georgians are mourning the passing of Ilia II, the longest-serving head of the Orthodox Church of Georgia, who died at the age of 93 after nearly five decades leading one of the world's oldest Christian churches.

Patriarch Filaret, a prominent figure who dedicated his life to the establishment of an independent Ukrainian Orthodox Church, has passed away at the age of 97.

A recent commentary critically addresses a previous statement that identified the Serbian Orthodox Church, President Vučić, and the army as the 'pillars of Serbdom.' The article aims to provide a 'correction' by outlining what it considers the true foundations of Serbian identity.

Serbian Patriarch Porfirije extended condolences to the Georgian Orthodox Church and its people following the death of Patriarch Ilia of Tbilisi and All Georgia.

Ilia II, the Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia, has died, leaving behind a troubled legacy after 48 years of leading the Georgian Orthodox Church.

His Holiness Ilia II, the Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia and head of the Georgian Orthodox Church, has died at the age of 93. He was a leader credited with uniting a country fractured by political struggles.

The Council of the Lithuanian Orthodox Church has expressed deep concern over its mention in the annual report by the State Security Department (VSD), adopting an appeal during its Tuesday meeting.

Tatjana Macura, Minister without portfolio for gender equality and prevention of violence against women, met with Serbian Orthodox Church Patriarch Porfirije to discuss strategies for preventing domestic violence.

An indictment has been filed against Serbian Orthodox Church Patriarch Perić for allegedly harassing a priest, following revelations of anomalies and victims of mobbing.

Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić stated that the indictment proposal against Serbian Orthodox Church Patriarch Porfirije, raised by the District State Prosecutor's Office in Ljubljana, represents an 'attack' on the church.

A Slovenian court has confirmed around 50 instances of mobbing, with reports indicating that Serbian Patriarch Porfirije is accused of abusing a priest, though the Serbian Orthodox Church has not yet responded.

The State Prosecutor’s Office in Ljubljana filed charges against the head of the Serbian Orthodox Church (SPC), Patriarch Porfirije, over allegations

The State Prosecutor's Office in Ljubljana has filed charges against Serbian Orthodox Church Patriarch Porfirije Perić for alleged workplace abuse, following claims by priest Željko Lubarda of long-term harassment.

The youth wing of the New Democratic Party of Serbia (NDSS) has appealed to the Patriarch and the Serbian Orthodox Church leadership for increased involvement in the issue of Kosovo and Metohija.

The Orthodox Church commemorates today, March 11, the memory of Saint Theodora the Queen of Arta, patron saint of the city, as well as other Saints who distinguished themselves by their faith, asceticism... Holidays:...

A new book, 'Wolves in Sheep’s Clothing,' alleges that the Russian Orthodox Church acts in tandem with the Russian state to promote Moscow's global agenda, using faith as an instrument of espionage against the 'satanic' West.

In the very heart of Prokuplje, at the foot of the medieval Hisar hill, stands one of the oldest and most significant Orthodox churches on the territory of present-day Serbia, the Church of Saint Procopius.

The Orthodox Church honors today, March 3rd, the memory of Saints Eutropius, Cleonicus, and Basiliscus the Martyrs, as well as Saint Theodoret, Hieromartyr and Presbyter of Antioch. Calendar of Saints:…

The Orthodox Church celebrates today, Sunday, March 1, 2026, the Sunday of Orthodoxy, the First Sunday of Lent, a festive and deeply theological day, which marks the triumph of Orthodox…

An informal group of citizens, 'Vračar Zona 3.1,' claims that the Serbian Orthodox Church is neither the owner nor the user of the land parcel near the Saint Sava Temple where a new parish home is planned, despite the Church commissioning the detailed regulation plan.

The Orthodox Church honors today, February 27th, the memory of Saint Procopius the Decapolite the Confessor, as well as other Saints and Holy figures who shone through their asceticism and confession... Name Day Calendar:…

The Serbian Orthodox Church (SPC) announced that media reports incorrectly depicted the 'Elaborate for the detailed regulation plan of the area around the Saint Sava Temple' in Belgrade as involving the construction of thousands of square meters.

The Metropolitanate of Montenegro and the Littoral (MCP) stated that rumors about the separation of Boka from the church have primarily political motives and are not based on the will of the clergy…

The Orthodox Church commemorates Saint Tarasios, Archbishop of Constantinople, and other Hieromartyrs and Martyrs on February 25, 2026, as part of its daily calendar of saints.

Bishop Arsenije (Glavčić) of Niš, appointed administrator of the Žiča Diocese by the Holy Synod of Bishops, has taken control, with reports indicating Bishop Teodosije opposed the removal of Bishop Justin.

Serbian Orthodox Church Patriarch Porfirije stated that the beginning of Lent should not only be about physical discipline but also a spiritual struggle against evil thoughts and negative emotions.

Patriarch Kirill, head of the Russian Orthodox Church, awarded the Order of the Holy Prince Daniel of Moscow, Second Degree, to Vadim Krasnoselski, the leader of the Transnistrian regime, on February 19, 2026.