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New Romanian Orthodox Church Consecrated Three Years After Fire BOIAN, CANADA — The Romanian Orthodox community in Boian, Alberta, celebrated the consecration of its new church on Aug. 15, three years after fire destroyed the historic house of worship that had served the community for more than a century. The occasion …

A Living Faith: The Homilies of Metropolitan Neophytos of Morphou By: Benjamin Dixon There are books about saints, and then there are books which allow us, however briefly, to feel as though we have met them. The Homilies of Metropolitan Neophytos of Morphou, Volume 1, belongs decidedly to the latter category. Subscrib…

Radio Ngjallja Joins Logos Cinema on Albanian Orthodox Persecution TIRANA, ALBANIA — Radio Ngjallja’s documentary productions have been selected for Logos Cinema, expanding the Albanian Orthodox Church’s media outreach to an international audience. The collaboration places the Albanian broadcaster’s work alongside prod…

European Legal Group Warns Christianity’s Survival in Syria Is at Risk GENEVA, SWITZERLAND — The European Centre for Law and Justice (ECLJ) has warned the United Nations that the continued violence, Islamist pressure, and political instability in Syria threaten the long-term survival of the country’s ancient Christian …

Ecumenical Patriarch Reflects on Personal Bond With Mt. Athos IMBROS, TURKEY — Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew said his love of monasticism is among the deepest reasons for his personal bond with Mt. Athos during anniversary events held on his native island of Imbros. The Patriarch made the remarks Aug. 19 at the Cult…