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Macedonia 06.01.23 | 14:52

“Liberals” mock our Christian and family values, bishop Petar warns in his Christmas message

In his Christmas statement, bishop Petar of Prespa and Pelagonija condemned the left wing “liberalism” and “humanitarianism” which, he said, mocks and tries to undermine the rights of the religious communities. In our country, while we open and consecrate churches to the glory...
Macedonia 17.02.22 | 20:58

Bishop Agatangel: Our Macedonia is not headed in the right direction and all can see that now

Bishop Agatangel of Veles issued a statement to respond to the praise and the criticism he received after he prayed for the restoration of Macedonia’s name and national dignity. Agatangel made the remarks during the celebration of St. Trifun in Kavadarci, where he also endorsed the opposition VMRO-DPMNE...
Macedonia 28.12.20 | 15:02

Former Bishop Gorazd dies aged 84

Gorazd, the former Bishop of the Strumica and the European Bishopric of the Macedonian Orthodox Church, has died today after a lengthy illness. Born Bogoljub Dimitrovski in the village of Strezovci near Kumanovo, he completed the theology faculty in Belgrade in the 60-ies, and then joined the Macedonian...
Macedonia 14.04.20 | 16:05

Bishop Agatangel urges the faithful to join in the Easter celebrations from home

Bishop Agatangel of Veles called on the on the faithful to celebrate the coming Easter in their homes, by coming out to their balconies and singing. Easter and Epiphany are the most massively celebrated Christian holidays in Macedonia, but a long curfew was declared for the coming weekend that will prevent...
World 04.02.19 | 09:44

Ally of President Poroshenko declared head of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church

Metropolitan Epiphanius I was enthroned in Kyiv Sunday as head of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church, two months after its declaration of independence was recognized by Istanbul-based Patriarch Batholomew I. The inauguration, broadcast on Ukrainian television, was described by President Petro Poroshenko,...

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