Russian Orthodox Church

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The Russian Orthodox Church (Русская православная церковь) is described as a significant religious institution that plays a role in cultural and societal unity, acting beyond typical public organizations. It participated in high-level international events such as state funeral delegations to Iran, where it was represented alongside governmental and religious figures. The church has connections with other Eastern Orthodox churches, including the Bulgarian Orthodox Church, and its leadership, particularly Patriarch Kirill, has been a subject of European Union sanctions discussions due to its in…

Recent coverage

• Russian Orthodox Church approved a prayer for the protection of Crimea. It speaks about victory over 'visible and invisible enemies' — Новая газета Европа
• Russian Orthodox Church approves prayer for Crimea's defense, mentioning victory over 'visible and invisible enemies' — SOTAvision
• The Holy Synod of the Russian Orthodox Church Considered a Request for Retired Status by Metropolitan Meletius — Вести
• The remains of Admiral Ushakov will be temporarily moved to Kazan Cathedral in St. Petersburg for two days — Вести
• Russian Orthodox Church celebrates the Day of Saints Peter and Paul — Интерфакс
• Patrushev spoke about moments when he turned to icons — Вести
• Expert Yakubovich Criticizes the Idea of Separate Education — РИАМО
• Legoda: The quintessence of Russian culture is great Russian literature — Вести
• Russia has abolished the statute of limitations for challenging the privatization of religious objects — Коммерсантъ
• Medvedev Fares Farewell to Khamenei in Tehran — Коммерсантъ
• Medvedev Arrives in Tehran to Attend Farewell Ceremony for Ali Khamenei — Интерфакс
• Zakhrova on Mazepa monument in Kyiv: It's funny and sad — Вести
• A monument to Mazepa will be erected in Kyiv instead of Lenin's monument — Вести
• Patriarch Kirill expressed condolences on the death of Sergey Ivanov — Вести
• A holy place is once again occupied. Why is Bulgaria blocking the inclusion of Patriarch Kirill in the EU sanctions lists? — Новая газета Европа
• One of the EU countries announced plans to block new sanctions package against Russia. No, it's not Hungary — Фонтанка
• Putin congratulates Patriarch Kirill on Russia Day — Ведомости
• Deputy Ivanov Proposes Converting Pugacheva's Mansion into a Church — Москва 24