DY: Is there anything that these Russian Orthodox members see as essentially rural Appalachian about their religious practice? SRS: The parish had started a yearly event that was focused on something ...

A special textbook for schoolchildren on the Constitution of Russia from the Phoenix publishing house has appeared in Russian marketplaces. Orthodox crosses were "rubbed" on the cover of the ...

A historic Russian Orthodox church is keeping the faith in the family. After over 54 years as rector, the Very Rev. Mitred ...

As Iranians celebrate the Persian New Year, explore the fascinating calendars still used around the world—shaped by sun, moon ...

How can religion help decode the motives for Russia's aggression against Ukraine? And how can Judeo-Christian ethics inform a way forward for peace? Ukrainian Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk explores ...

There are different theories on how the apparent drive towards holding the local elections can be reconciled with banning of ...

In February, the Trump administration paused all immigration reapplications in the Uniting for Ukraine program.

A Starlink communication device on the front line during Orthodox Christmas in 2023. Ukraine has also solved the conundrum of how to down ubiquitous Russian reconnaissance drones cheaply—by ...

as the country celebrates Christmas on January 7, in accordance with the practices of the Russian Orthodox Church. Russian children traditionally receive gifts for New Year. The governments in ...