an alternative path of civilizational development," the head of the Russian Orthodox Church told the faithful during his sermon. Orthodox Christians in Russia celebrate Christmas on Jan.

At the far end of the lobby, the St. Innocent Russian Orthodox Cathedral choir and clergy sang hymns beside a 30-foot Christmas tree. In front of them, four people spun handmade stars on wooden ...

Vladimir Putin and the patriarch of Russia’s Orthodox ... which celebrates Christmas on January 7 in line with the Julian calendar, has been a vocal supporter of the Russian president’s ...

Vladimir Putin met the head of the Russian Orthodox Church, Patriarch Kirill, on Tuesday with gifts he asked the Patriarch to bless for troops fighting in Ukraine. The meeting at a Christmas ...

MAYFIELD, Pa. — A chilly January 7th Christmas celebration began at St. John's Russian Orthodox Cathedral in Mayfield. A celebration that church sexton William Bowan has helped ring in for more ...

The patriarch of Russia's Orthodox Church ... the movement to protect gay and transgender rights. In his Christmas message, the Russian president praised the church for "strengthening the ...

TASS/. Russian President Vladimir Putin extended Christmas greetings to Russians and Orthodox Christians, saying it’s one of the most beloved Christian holidays, the Kremlin said on Friday.