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Vucic: These are tough and painful messages for us
He said that these are regarded as "painful messages", such as the assessment of Montenegrin President Milo Djukanovic that the protests were "insane" and, for example, that there would be "some Orthodox church" set up in Montenegro.
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Politics and Power Lurk Behind Montenegro Church Dispute
Behind words about faith, nation, and freedom often hide naked political interests and a fight for dominance in society. The ongoing feud reminds us again of how questions regarding Church and faith are so intertwined with politics and power.
Hand in glove
"I have no right to interfere", "I will not respond to Amfilohije's provocations"
But, as he says, this is happening in the country where Djukanovic is president, which is why he has no right to interfere.
Patriarch’s Prayer for Ukraine Church Outrages Serbian Bishop
In a sign of continued deep rifts in the Orthodox Church, a Serbian bishop had condemned the Patriarch of Constantinople, the nominal head of the Church, for mentioning the head of the disputed Orthodox Church in Ukraine in a service.
Patriarch Daniel awards Patriarchal Cross to Simona Halep, calls her symbol of hope
Patriarch Daniel of the Romanian Christian Orthodox Church (BOR) on Thursday presented fresh Wimbledon tennis champion Simona Halep with a Patriarchal Cross, the highest decoration of the Romanian Patriarchate, at a ceremony hosted by the Patriarch's residence. "To many of today's young people, Simona is a symbol of diligence, perseverance and hope.
Albania Orthodox Church Condemns ‘Sacrilegious’ Electioneering in Churches
Mayor of Tepelena Termet Peci (centre) addressing supporters in the Church of St Nicolas in the village of Lekel. Photo: Termet Peci Facebook
"The use of sacred churches for political activity insults religious and institutional feelings," a statement issued on Monday reads.
Ukraine creates church independent from Russia
Ukraine chose the head of a new national Orthodox church on Dec. 15, marking an historic split from Russia which its leaders see as vital to the country's security and independence.
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Archaeologists Find 'World's First' Golden Cross, But Will it Contain Fragments of the Cross of Jesus?
Archaeologists have announced the discovery of a golden cross, thought to contain remnants of the Holy Cross of Jesus, in the medieval capital of the Bulgarian Empire. The cross is a striking piece of religious art and is believed to be the only example of its kind in the world. The object holds great significance for the local Orthodox Christian community.
Rare Gold Reliquary Cross Found in Medieval Bulgarian Fortress
Bulgarian archaeologists have discovered a rare gold reliquary cross during excavations at a medieval stronghold dating back to the Second Bulgarian Empire, reports Reuters.
ANEL welcomes state-church deal
Junior coalition partner Independent Greeks (ANEL) on Wednesday welcomed a tentative deal struck between the left-led government and the country's powerful Orthodox Church, saying that ANEL chief Panos Kammenos had managed to prevent a planned split between the two institutions.
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