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Honeyed Blessings: Commemorating St. Charalampius in Orthodox Tradition

Today, the Bulgarian Orthodox Church pays homage to St. Charalampius the Miracle Maker, commemorating his steadfast faith and miraculous deeds. This revered occasion holds special significance, marked by a unique tradition of consecrating honey with a special prayer after the liturgy, believed to bestow health and blessings upon those who partake.

Saturday mourning day in the Czech Republic due to the shooting at Prague university

At least 15 people died in the accident, including the attacker.
"The government adopted a conclusion in which it expresses deep condolences to the families of the victims, and with a minute's silence at the beginning of the government session, we paid our respects to the victims of the shooting," said Fiala, according to Novinki.

Elpidophoros offers prayer at US Presidential Inaugural Prayer Service

US President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris began their first full day in office attending a virtual Presidential Inaugural Interfaith Prayer Service.

The leaders were joined by their spouses, and Biden's children and grandchildren at the White House Thursday.

The prayer service was hosted by the Washington National Cathedral.

Elpidophoros to conduct service for coronavirus patients, victims

Archbishop Elpidophoros of America will be conducting a service for health and healing for those infected with the new coronavirus (Covid-19) and for those who have passed away because of the disease.

In a message on Twitter, Elpidophoros urged the faithful to submit names of people who have passed away and those ill to be prayed for.

Greek Church leader requests exemption to coronavirus curfew

Greek Archbishop Ieronymos requested an exemption from coronavirus curfew measures in a letter to the Education and Religion Minister Niki Kerameus on Thursday, asking to carry on liturgies on a normal schedule, behind closed doors.

The request comes as a joint ministerial decision suspending all religious services expires on March 30.

Pope in Romania/Sovereign Pontiff at National Cathedral: We should have the strength to forgive ourselves, to move on

Pope Francis on Friday delivered at the National Cathedral the Lord's Prayer (Our Father in Heaven) in Latin, about which he said it is a synthesis "of our identity of sons and in particular brothers who pray next to each other". "I wish I express my gratitude and emotion for being here in this holy temple that is clustering us in unity.

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