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The Spring Session of the Synod of Bishops of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia in Munich Comes to a Close

The Spring Session of the Synod of Bishops of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia was held in Munich from 12-14 May. His Eminence Metropolitan Laurus, the First Hierarch of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia, coincided his fist trip as First Hierarch to Europe with this Session in Germany. The Session opened with a service of supplication before the Protectress of the Russian diaspora, the Miracle-working Kursk-Root Icon of the Mother of God, at the St. Nicholas chapel of the Cathedral of the New Martyrs and Confessors of Russia in Munich. The Session was attended by the members of the Synod of Bishops: Metropolitan Laurus, Archbishop Mark of Berlin, Germany and the United Kingdom, Bishop Kyrill of San Francisco and Western America, Bishop Gabriel of Manhattan and auxiliary member Bishop Ambroise of Geneva and Western Europe. Bishop Michael of Boston also took part in the Session, as did Bishop Agapit of Stuttgart. ...

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Epistle of the Synod of Bishops on the 100th Anniversary of the Glorification of St. Seraphim of Sarov

To the Clergy & Flock of Our Russian Church Abroad,
Beloved in the Lord

CHRIST IS RISEN!

Many of us, when discussing the darkness of mankind's contemporary vicissitudes, the evil, hatred, enmity, divisions and temptations which hold sway in today's world, consider that in all of this the "mighty of this world" are to blame, those who do not understand us, do not share our views. Observing events in the world, which everywhere suffers and is the object of malice, we love to point out the sins, errors and failings of those who surround us, our enemies, forgetting that folk wisdom tells us "to look to our own garden." Let us remember the Apostle Paul, who warned the early Christians that because of us believers many will not turn to God, will not come to the Church, because they will not see in us true followers of the risen Christ who shine with His holiness, love, humility, loving-kindness; who in their behavior, words and deeds would establish the kingdom of God in the midst of this sinful world. In our families and communities people do not see that they are supposed to be an example, a living and persuasive preaching of Orthodox Christianity, to enkindle the hearts of men, inspiring them to serve God. And in actual fact, if we look at our life, the life of the Orthodox man is far from resplendent with the virtues of the Gospel. Even though we may call ourselves Orthodox Christians, yet do we not strive to acquire within ourselves the spirit of Christ, the spirit of love, patience, peace, a good disposition, mutual help. ...

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The Miracle-working Akhtyrka Icon of the Mother of God in New Zealand

Russian Orthodox faithful have been widely scattered throughout the world. Thousands and thousands of miles separate them from Mother Russia. But far from their homeland, despite distances and time, Russians preserve the holy faith of Orthodoxy, remaining loyal children of Christ

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http://www.russianorthodoxchurch.ws - 7 June 2003 - Feast of the Ascension on the Mount of Olives The site of the Ascension, as is the case of many holy places, is in the hands of Muslims, and access to these sites is not always available. Once a year, on the feast day of the Ascension of the Lord, permission is granted to perform a liturgy on the ancient altar tables under the open sky around the chapel over the Savior

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Chronicle of the Visit of the First Hierarch of the Russian


[url=http://www.russianorthodoxchurch.ws/english/pages/news/wagdioceses.html]Chronicle of the Visit of the First Hierarch of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia to the Western European and German Dioceses

During the Week of the Myrrh-bearing Women, Metropolitan Laurus officiated at divine liturgy in Syracuse, where the Sisterhood was celebrating their heavenly protectresses. The First Hierarch was accompanied by the Kursk-Root Icon, called

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All women's heads covered!

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New home nearly ready for Orthodox
http://www.norwichbulletin.com - By FRANCIS McCABE, Norwich Bulletin -Monday, July 7, 2003

NORWICH - When one or more is gathered in God's name, a church is born. But it is nice to have one to  call home. That is what Paul Przybylski, and about 70 other parishioners, are looking forward to in the coming months as the new Russian Orthodox church, the Holy New Martyrs and Confessors of Russia, is in the midst of being built on Canterbury Turnpike.

Currently the construction of a multi-use hall is underway, which will act as the church until funds can be raised to build a separate building. 
The hall will house a chapel, a book store and a hall for different events. 
The Rev. Basil Grisel, pastor of the church, said he expects the hall to be completed by December.

He said construction of the church will start in a few years after more fund-raising.

"We wanted a space that allows us to grow," Grisel said. That space, located at 364 Canterbury Turnpike, was sold to the church by the Tarryk family, a member of the parish.

The church is being built at a cost of about $400,000, according to Przybylski.

The congregation broke away from Norwich's other Russian Orthodox Church, St. Nicholas, about five years ago after a conflict over tradition. Grisel said there has been a movement by Orthodox churches to leave the Julian calendar year, which runs 13 days behind the modern calendar.

The congregation has been meeting at the Norwich Grange ever since. 
The tradition this congregation follows requires the use of candles at each mass. Unfortunately when the Norwich Fire Department found out how many candles they were using at the Grange, they were concerned a fire hazard existed in that building, according to Przybylski.

So the congregation worked to raise money to build a church of their own, where the tradition they fervently believe in could be practiced. They asked Orthodox churches throughout the country to raise 
the $400,000 to build the hall.

The new church is expected to be built two years after the congregation settles into the hall.

According to the Orthodox Church of America's Web site, any Orthodox Church is derived from Middle Eastern, Hellenic or Slavic history, whether it is called Greek Orthodox, Russian Orthodox, Syrian Orthodox, Serbian Orthodox or Romanian Orthodox.

Each sect has its own cultural differences that make them unique, without affecting the basic teachings and faith of Orthodox Christianity.