Moscow, Russia
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His Holiness Patriarch Kirill Presides at Regular Meeting of Supreme Church Council
His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Rus’ presided over a regular meeting of the Supreme Church Council of the Russian Orthodox Church on 16 June 2026....

Russia’s Orthodox Church Rewrites Veneration Rules to Align with Kremlin Narratives
The Russian Orthodox Church has recently unearthed the relics of Dmitry Donskoy, a 14th-century Muscovite warrior-prince, in the Cathedral of the Archangel in Moscow. This act of veneration,...

Russian Orthodox Cleric Sues TV Rain Over Alleged Harm to Reputation in Cocaine Case
Russian Orthodox cleric Metropolitan Hilarion (Grigory Alfeyev) has filed a lawsuit against independent broadcaster TV Rain in Moscow, alleging harm to his honor, dignity, and reputation. The lawsuit...

Prosecutor General’s Office Seeks State Ownership of 123 Jehovah’s Witnesses’ Properties in Russia Amid Legal Disputes
The Russian Prosecutor General’s Office has initiated legal action aimed at transferring the real estate of Jehovah’s Witnesses to state ownership. This move targets 123 properties, encompassing both...