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• Special Visit of Archbishop Demetrios to St. Paul's Cathedral in Hempstead, NY
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• Californians found less likely to worship
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• Metropolitan PHILIP Receives Metropolitan HILARION of ROCOR at Englewood Headquarters
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• Vatican will not recognize Kosovo
• McCain Disappoints Greek Americans
• Serbia Lifts Ban on Montenegro Church
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• McCain mets with head of the American Greek Orthodox Church
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• Composers Seminar (Jun 25-28)
• Greek community set to celebrate 100 years in Los Angeles
• US and Russia swap church bells
• Church of England accused of censoring debate on Islam
• Vatican reassures Moscow on ecumenical dialogue
• Fifteen graduates awarded Master of Divinity degrees at St. Tikhon's Seminary commencement
• Union of priests rattle Orthodox Church
• The Story of Creation: How the Fathers Understood Genesis
• Earthquake may destroy the Jerusalem shrines - forecast
• Oriental Orthodox Standing Committee Meets in St Mark - Cairo
• Modernity meets monasticism in Egypt's desert
• A day of joyful celebration: Commencement 2008 at St Vladimir’s Seminary
• Delegation of the Anglican Communion visits the Ecumenical Patriarchate
• Cardinal Kasper presents Pontiff's message to Patriarch Alexy
• Writers to Present Dostoyevsky Monument to Greece
• Greek community set to celebrate 100 years in Los Angeles
• Orthodox Christians Return to St. Tikhon's
• "Macedonian" Church Rejects Greek Criticism
• Cardinal Kasper to meet with Russian Orthodox Patriarch
• Archbishop Demetrios to Visit Moscow at the Official Invitation of Patriarch Alexy
• Russia supposes to assign 2,000,000 dollars to restore Kosovo shrines
• The Moscow Patriarchate's representative in Europe concerned with oppression of Christians in Islamic world
• Twenty-nine students graduate from St. Vladimir's Seminary
• Country s church leader lays claim to Thessaloniki during Vatican
• Belgrade Theological Student Choir on Tour in the United States
• Bartholomew I on science and protection of the environment
• Serbian Orthodox Church Synod takes over running church from ailing Patriarch Pavle
• Archbishop Hilarion becomes head of Russian Church abroad
• Church leaders see eye to eye
• Mother Churches?
• Belgrade-Born Charles Simic is US Poet Laureate
• "..convert Russian-speaking Jews in Israel"
• Ivanovic gunning to take tennis world crown from Henin
• Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew recognized by Time Magazine
• Russian Church calls for bigger protection of Christians worldwide by EU
• US, Russian Orthodox church clerics hold joint service in New York
• Patriarchal Proclamation of Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew for Holy Pascha 2008
• St Alban and St Sergius Fellowship Conference (Jun 4-8)
• Church urges Serbs to take Kosovo vow in Orthodox Easter message
• Russia-Ukraine religious ties unbreakable, Orthodox Patriarch says
• Turkish Orthodox community celebrates Easter
• Belarusian Orthodox Christians celebrate Easter
• Bulgaria's Orthodox Christians celebrate Easter
• St. Barnabas Antiochian Orthodox Church Receives 25 New Members
• Orthodox churches begin observance of Holy Week
• Orthodox flock to Jordan River but can't take the plunge
• Alexy II pledges further support to Serbian Church in non-recognition of Kosovo
• Hope and parish growth at St Vladimir’s Seminary Lenten Retreat
• St. Silouan the Athoninte: A Modern-Day Orthodox Christian Saint
• Ecumenical Patriarchate Considering Moving Theological School to Greece
• Moscow Patriarchate believes in strategic alliance with Catholics
• Women's Lenten Pilgrimage to Arizona Monasteries
• Preparations for Orthodox Easter well underway as the feast day grows in popularity
• Orthodox churches begin observance of Holy Week
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• The Rising Popularity of Christian Music
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• Alaska Orthodox church leader temporarily steps down
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• In Ankara, a "lesson" from Barroso on what the EU means
• Orthodox bishops to gather in Moscow on June 24-27, 2008
• Vesti TV channel to show documentary about Pope on his birthday
• No danger of ROCOR split - Archbishop Mark
• His Beatitude communicates with the Archbishop of Cyprus
• Alexy II expects UN to ensure access of Orthodox believers to Kosovo
• Muslims in Serbia Clash; Church Desecrated
• Lenten Retreat focuses on energizing the parish (Apr 12)
• Clergy advised to arm themselves
• Russia, Do-It-Yourself Church
• LETTERS: Cross is missing from grounds of local church
• OCMC Mission Specialist Fr. John Erickson Prepares for Service in Tanzania
• Casting The Net For A New Orthodox Community In Northern Idaho
• Statement of the Faculty supported by emeritus faculty and administrators
• The Pope and America
• Lenten Retreat focuses on energizing the parish (Apr 12)
• The Pope and America
• A Milestone for Bosnia (IOCC)
• First Orthodox liturgy conducted at North Pole
• Two new appointments in the field of Liturgical Music
• Student sues Wisconsin school district over religious drawing
• Orthodox bishop says nothing can destroy God's desire to forgive
• Church Persists To Intervene With Political Affairs
• Another anti-NATO religious procession taking place in Kyiv
• The purpose of the Church (a personal reflection)
• OCF Mission Trip to Alaska
• Serbian Orthodox worshippers looking forward to new church
• Pope to Lead Ecumenical Prayer Service at Manhattan Parish
• Patriarch’s Move Affirms Church’s Role in Politics
• Opinion: Is God Silenced on College Campuses?
• Vatican sets to making Kosovo Catholic
• FIROMACEDONIA: New Religion Law perpetuates discrimination
• Moscow, Constantinople Patriarchates seeking solutions to Church in Estonia
• Romanian children rediscover their spiritual heritage
• Georgian Church marks restoration of autonomy
• Orthodox church to sponsor series of Christian speakers
• Russian Patriarch Alexy II hails Putin's initiative to send aid to Serbs in Kosovo
• Scholarships Available
• Diaconal Liturgical Practicum (Jun 3-6) 
• President George W. Bush Welcomes Archbishop Demetrios and the Greek American Community to the White House
• New First Hierarch of ROCOR to be elected on May 12
• Union with Catholics is to follow the Ukrainian Church's autocephaly - Metropolitan Agafangel
• Church leader thinks Kosovo should become Russia's foreign policy priority
• Serb returnees, priest under attack in Croatia
• Archbishop Demetrios Welcomes Representation of Moscow Patriarchate, Accepts Official Invitation of Patriarch Alexei to Visit Russia
• St. George Albanian Orthodox Cathedral welcomes Kosovo-Macedonian Islamic scholars and clerics
• Area man starts company to raise awareness around the world
• At Hardvard, Students’ Muslim Traditions Are a Topic of Debate
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• St Vladimir’s Lenten Retreat Focuses on Energizing the Parish
• St Alban and St Sergius Fellowship Conference (Jun 4-8)
• Kosovo School Assistance Program Launched
• Archbishop Hilarion likely to replace Metropolitan Laurus
• Lenten Services of the First Week were held in the Orthodox Community in Bejiing
• ROEA Commission Holds Talks with Church of Romania
• Russian museum collects funds for buying at Sotheby's an icon from the Romanov's collection
• Survey on American Belief Overturns Some Scholars' Theories
• Itar-Tass: ROCOR head Metropolitan Laurus dies
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• China: Orthodox Christians seek recognition
• Painting 'windows to heaven'
• Encyclical of SCOBA for the Feast of the Sunday of Orthodoxy
• Russian Church believes the lack of its priests is less crucial
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• Kosovo: Serb church bell thrown into stream
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• A Helping Hand: Reaching young Mothers in a time of need
• The Moscow Patriarchate is concerned with the future of Orthodox shrines in Kosovo
• Russian historian fears Kosovo Albanians will destroy Orthodox shrines in Macedonia
• Remarks Stir Flap over Faith at California Capitol
• MECC General Secretary Visits Archbishop of Cyprus
• Theological Dialogue between Catholic & Orthodox Churches
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• Patriarch Tikhon’s relics to visit the U.S.A. and Canada
• Ukrainian Orthodox Head Declares Solidarity with Serbian Church
• Suspect in Kosovo monastery attack surrenders
• Greek Orthodox Church to discuss name dispute
• U.S. Religious Landscape Survey
• Encyclical of SCOBA for Mission Sunday, the Sunday of Cheesefare
• IOCC Expands Community Development Projects In Kosovo
• Serbian cemetery in Tuzla vandalized
• Bishop Irinej's powerful message to Australian Prime Minister
• Does the West have an Orthodox problem?
• Kosovo-styled independence raising doubts among Palestinians
• Communiqué of the Holy Hierarchical Synod
  of the Serbian Orthodox Church Regarding the recent events in Kosovo and Metohija
• Serbian Orthodox bishops denounce Kosovo independence declaration
• Episcopalians seeking Orthodoxy
• Russian Orthodox Church is at one with Serbs
• Face up to differences in order to stay united, says Orthodox leader
• Tensions mount in Orthodox Christendom over Kosovo independence
• Kosovo Church Desecration
• Orthodox fear violence in Kosovo
• OCF Reacts to Shooting Tragedy at Northern Illinois University
• Asian countries fearful over Kosovo independence
• Serbian Orthodox Church compares Kosovo separation with 'occupation'
• Kosovo independence a blow to international law - Moscow Patriarchate
• Holy Synod elects new archbishop of Greece
• Metropolitan Kallistos to Lecture on Future of Orthodox Christianity
• Turkey denies deal made on reopening Greek seminary
• Greece mourns death of Archbishop Christodoulos
• Statement by President George W. Bush on the Passing of Archbishop Christodoulos
• Divided in Ravenna, Russian and Estonian Orthodox to talk
• Archbishop Vikenty urges women to spend their time on prayer instead of make-up
• Indian Orthodox Metropolitan visits St Vladimir’s Seminary
• Orthodox Bishop's Mitre Taken From Car
• Patriarch of Jerusalem critical of Bessarabian diocese's policy in Moldova
• Putin praises the late Greek primate
• CHAIRMAN OF SCOBA ISSUES STATEMENT ON PASSING OF ARCHBISHOP CHRISTODOULOS
• Head of Greece's Orthodox Church, Archbishop Christodoulos, dies
• Istanbul: Nationalist organization suspected of political and religious attacks unveiled
• Russian bishop concerned about Christianophobia in Europe
• Greek PM meets Ecumencial Patriarch in Turkey
• Sacred Byzantine and Coptic Icons: A Living Tradition by Contemporary Iconographers
• Longest cross procession covered 6000 kilometers
• Epiphany celebration leads to cold swim
• No immersion in the Jordan River for the Orthodox celebration of the Baptism of Jesus
• 2008 Iconofile Painting Workshops
• SVS Christmas Retreat Teaches Love in Action to Teens
• Orthodox Church in Kenya Destroyed
• Cyprus Church to take Turkey to ECHR
• Orthodox bishops speak about growth of media ministry in new Web TV program
• The Russian script-writer explains success of the Island with ‘preparation’ of Mamonov-the-God-fool’s nature
• Expanded Fr Alexander Schmemann Lecture and Symposium (Jan 30)
• Alexy II urges continuation of talks on Kosovo considering the Serbian point of view
• Kuzbas alpinists to set up an Orthodox scouts’ symbol on the highest African mountain
• African mission priest to conduct services, speak at St. Spyridon
• Bulgakov's Christology - The Lamb of God
• Christmas Joy for Children and Returnees in Kosovo and Metohija
• Explore the Visoki Decani Monastery in Kosovo
• Orthodox Christians in area getting ready for Jan. 7 holiday
• Orthodox Christians face violence following contested Presidential Elections in Kenya
• His Grace Bishop Irinej of Australia and New Zealand on Unity of the Church
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• Greek Orthodox celebrate Jan. 1; Patriarch Bartholomew thanks government
• Opinion: A Colony with a Conscience
• Harvard students to attend courses for church bell-ringers in Moscow
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• Patriarchal Declaration for Christmas, 2007
• Kosovan independence can lead to new tragedies - Patriarch Alexy
• Walking With Fear In The Holiest Of Lands
• Chinese Autonomous Orthodox Church department to open in Moscow
• The Archbishop Receives Visits
• Alumni gather for world premiere of "Christmas Oratorio"
• Rival monks clash at Bethlehem
• Jerusalem Heads of Churches' Christmas Message 2007
• Smart Parenting VIII: Fighting For Christ at Christmas -- Combating Secularism
• A Bible smaller than a pin
• Orthodox families celebrate ancient tradition
• Turkey and Its Christians
• Bethlehem 2007 A.D
• Fr Thomas Hopko begins revision of catechetical handbooks
• Israel recognizes Greek Orthodox Patriarch
• International stability depends on relations between Russia and the USA – Alexy II
• Lavrov disavows rumors about the Moscow Patriarchate’s ‘expansion’ in Greece and Cyprus
• Serb Church says Belgrade must act tough on Kosovo
• Archbishop Demetrios Attends White House Holiday Dinner
• Pledge of allegiance to God goes to court in US
• West Ignoring 'Systematic Persecution' of Palestinian Christians
• What Should the Church be Like Today
• Honorary Degree Conferred Upon His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios
• Pope and Patriarch: onwards towards full unity
  Orthodox Christian Network - Schedule of Programs for December 2007
• The Moscow Patriarchate believes the status of Catholic dioceses in Russia should be brought down to the level of 2000
• Tadić, Koštunica visits patriarch, Pope sends message
• Vatican joins historic talks to end 950-year rift with Orthodox church
• OCN to host live and interactive Web TV Christmas Special on Dec. 9
• New Daily Teaching Programs Available on the Ark and the Rudder
• Archbishop Nathaniel visits as "hierarch in residence"
• Russian community in Nevada sells home-made pies to collect money for building a church
• Archbishop Nathaniel visits as "hierarch in residence"
• Russian community in Nevada sells home-made pies to collect money for building a church
• Sacrifice of human embryos no longer “necessary”
• Encyclical of Archbishop Demetrios for Thanksgiving 2007
• In Memoriam: His Eminence Archbishop Peter, Retired Archbishop of New York and New Jersy
• Talk with the Romanian Patriarchate to be tough, the Russian Orthodox Church says
• Catholics and Orthodox after Ravenna, between papal primacy and necessary collegiality
• Turkish Forestry Officials Vandalize Historic Church
• Kosovo: Bus stoned in front of Orthodox monastery
• Patriarch Bartholomew I Visit to Bulgaria
• Patriarch Pavle receives assistance
• OCA Charity Appeal 2007
• Russian Orthodox temple to be built in Strasbourg
• IOCC SUNDAY, November 18th, 2007
• The ROCOR Western American Diocese Holds Its Autumn Clergy Conference
• New OCA Treasurer begins duties
• Russian Orthodox Church opens in Altea (Spain)
• Saint Philothea Project Romania
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• 7th Annual Orthodox Prayer Service and Reception for the United Nations Community
• Service-oriented Christmas retreat for high school students (Dec 26-29)
• Orthodox Christian Laity (OCL) Celebrates 20 Years of Service, Illinois
• Georgian catholicos-patriarch welcomes decision on early presidential election
• Archbishop Demetrios Welcomes His Beatitude Patriarch Theophilos III of Jerusalem
• Philoptochos Hosts Children's Medical Fund Luncheon to Benefit Area Hospitals and Children's Programs
• Come Receive the Light (CRTL) Monthly Program Schedule for November 2007
• Volunteers needed to participate in parish life study
• Iraq's Christians Face Extinction, Advocacy Group Says
• IOCC poised to help California Fire Victims
• NBA’s Vladimir Radmanović Provides Life Skills Training for Serbia’s At-Risk Youth
• Athenagoras Human Rights Award to Greek Archbishop Demetrios of America
• Concerns about modern way to celebrate Halloween
• Israel to recognize Greek Patriarch
• Feast of St. John Chrysostom at St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church
• Two Orthodox churches in Prizren robbed
• Evangelization Theme of Orthodox, Catholic Bishops' Meeting
• 15th All-American Council OCA Announed
• Two Orthodox churches in Prizren robbed
• Evangelization Theme of Orthodox, Catholic Bishops' Meeting
• Peevish African ostrich banished from the monastery in Ivanovo region to the zoo
• 15th All-American Council OCA Announed
• Archbishop Demetrios Offers Prayers for Victims of California Wildfires
• California Wildfires Force More to Flee
• Young Adults and Church Attendance
• Archbishop Chrysostomos meets Primate of All England
• Break-in at Orthodox church in Rijeka, Croatia
• Progress in dialogue with Catholics, says Ecumenical Patriarchate
• Cultural cleansing tantamount to ethnic cleansing
• Orthodox church attacked in Kosovo
• Communique Joint International Commission for the Dialogue of the Orthodox Church and the Roman Catholic Church. Ravenna, Italy, 8-14 October 2007
• Communique of the Holy Eparchial Synod
• Hundreds of Faithful Enjoy Orthodox Education Day 2007
• Diocese of Washington and New York to hold liturgical music workshop
• Greek Church Leader's Transplant Stopped
• American Orthodox Institute, AGAIN Magazine Collaborate for Special
• Europe revolts against lesson of morality from Russian Orthodox Church
• Russian Church offers to help broker Kosovo deal (updated)
• New attack on church shrines in Kosovo-Metohija
• Moscow Patriarchate calls for permanent dialogue between EU, clerics
• The Call: News from the Orthodox Christian Network
• Georgian Patriarchy Calls On Population And Political Parties To Be Wise
• Archbishop Demetrios Honored by Mayor Michael Bloomberg on the Occasion of His 40 Years of Hierarchical Ministry
• International Scientific Symposium St John Chrysostom in Constantinople
• Installation of the new leadership of St Vladimir's Seminary (Sep 14-15)
• Russian Orthodox Church not to make morals fit to secular indifferent society
• Archbishop Demetrios Returns from the 2007 Synaxis of Bishops in Constantinople
• Meeting with Pope possible on certain terms - Alexy II
• Recognition of Patriarch Bartholomew's “ecumenical” status means loss of Turkish independence-Turkish journalist
• Special Encyclical for Prayers and Relief aid for the Victims of the Tragic Fires in Greece
• Moscow Patriarchate and Russian Church Outside Russia can compile single list of new martyrs
• Scholarship Recipients for the 2007-2008 Academic Year Announced
• Christodoulos statements departure for US
• Church desecrated in southern Serbia
• US evangelists 'join campaign to keep Kosovo within Serbia'
• Archpastoral Reflections of Archbishop Demetrios for September 2007
• Blago Fund Continues with presentation of Serbian Orthodox Monasteries in Kosovo
• Egyptian convert ‘fears for his life'