Le patriarche Cyrille consacre l'église orthodoxe de Tous les Saints à Strasbourg

Feast of the Nativity, Moscow

The full service:

The Saker's Perspective

The Empire Splits the Orthodox World – Possible Consequences by THE SAKER

A Russian Perspective

UR: The Istanbul Patriarch Plays at Pope and Falls Under Anathema by ANATOLY KARLIN

The Saker on the Ukrainian Orthodox Situation

The Abomination of Desolation Standing in the Holy Place

Save O Lord Thy People

Let us pray that there be no schism between Constantinople and Moscow, that there be a conversion of hearts to our Lord and humility.





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The Pan-Orthodox Council

Historic, long-awaited Orthodox council set for June Despite planning, however, doubts swirl around whether or not the meeting actually will take place Michael Heinlein OSV Newsweekly

CWR: Between Cuba and Crete: A Storm Ahead for the Russian Orthodox? By Fr. Cyril Hovorun
The politics behind the meeting of Kirill and Francis in Havana will only intensify as this summer’s Pan-Orthodox Council in Crete draws near.

PBS NewsHour Story on the Meeting of Pope Francis and Patriarch Kirill

Interview with Metropolitan Tikhon and Cardinal McCarrick



A bit too PC for the sake of the audience?

The Joint Declaration

Pope Francis is about to land in Havana for his meeting with Russian Patriarch Kirill. Watch LIVE!

Posted by Vatican Radio - English Section on Friday, February 12, 2016

Here is the full text of the Joint Declaration of Pope Francis and Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia.

Posted by Vatican Radio - English Section on Friday, February 12, 2016

Catholic World Report: Four reasons why Pope Francis will meet with Patriarch Kirill
Andrea Gagliarducci, CNA
A meeting between a pope and a Russian Orthodox patriarch has been an ecumenical goal for decades.

May It Happen

It was announced on Friday that Pope Francis will hold a meeting with Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia in Cuba on February 12th. It marks the first ever meeting between a Pope and a Russian Primate.

Posted by Vatican Radio - English Section on Friday, February 5, 2016

Divine Liturgy with the Chalcedonian Orthodox Patriarchs

Patriarchs of Alexandria and Moscow serve Divine Liturgy

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В ДЕНЬ ПАМЯТИ СВЯТЫХ РАВНОАПОСТОЛЬНЫХ МЕФОДИЯ И КИРИЛЛА ПРЕДСТОЯТЕЛЬ РУССКОЙ ЦЕРКВИ СОВЕРШИЛ ЛИТУРГИЮ В ХРАМЕ ХРИСТА СПА...

Posted by Митрополит Иларион Алфеев (Metropolitan Hilarion) on Monday, May 25, 2015

Videos of Patriarch Kirill's Liturgies in China

Beijing and Harbin.

More on Patriarch Kirill's Visit to China

Patriarch Kirill celebrates Divine Liturgy in Beijing
Patriarch Kirill: The dreams of the Chinese Orthodox Church’s bright future begins to come true

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Patriarch Kirill meets with director of Chinese State Administration for Religious Affairs
Patriarch Kirill: The dreams of the Chinese Orthodox Church’s bright future begin to come true
Patriarch Kirill celebrates Divine Liturgy in Beijing

Divine Liturgy in Beijing

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The Russian Patriarch Capitulates

Truly, a KGB plant?

To be serious: one could say that he does not wish to alienate those potential converts who have been estranged from Christianity, because of their upbringing, indoctrination, and so on. But have women not been in positions of power, etc. since the Communists took over? How has that really helped Russian society? If there is a problem is it the failure of the political economy to provide meaningful work for men? How is the displacement of men by women supposed to solve this problem? Women may need to work to provide a living for themselves and their families, but should they be directly competing with men? What of the loss of an agrarian economy? Should the government not be encouraged to work for that, instead of counting on continued revenue from the sale of fossil fuels? As for conceding that women can have a role in politics (bureaucrats or elected officials), I think the patriarch has accepted the status quo as the norm, not realizing that it is counter to the natural exercise and transfer of political authority.

Russian Patriarch Kirill Criticizes Feminism

"The head of the Russian Orthodox Church on Tuesday criticized extreme forms of feminism but said women may well build a career, be involved in business activities and politics if those occupations are not in conflict with family values."

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"Patriarch Kirill said women fare well in many professions today, which, he said, means they can be good wives and mothers and at the same time work “for common good” if “their priorities are set in the right way.”"