The patriarch of Russia's Orthodox Church, celebrating Christmas alongside Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin, said on Tuesday ...

He grew up under the Communist regime, which “frowned upon” open displays of religion ... say”, added the LA Times’ Netburn. The Russian Orthodox church dates back to AD988, when the ...

Vladimir Putin celebrates Christmas with veterans, highlighting family traditions and the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Learn ...

The head of Chechnya Ramzan Kadyrov congratulated Russian Christians on Christmas. He wrote the address on his Telegram ...

This week marks the beginning of Slaviq celebrations for Russian Orthodox parishes across the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta. Slaviq, ...

One of the most important shifts in history was the spread of Christianity by the Greeks from the Byzantine Empire into Eastern Europe.

He blessed crucifix on which the Russian president's initials were to be engraved to be sent to the soldiers fighting in ...

The Russian Orthodox Church is an outspoken exception ... frequently preaching in support of Mr Putin’s culture wars as well as his military ones. Mr Putin urges Russian women to have seven ...

MOSCOW, October 24. /TASS/. Hollywood actor Steven Seagal says that the Christian Orthodox faith in Russia is "a great religion" and calls the head of the Russian Orthodox Church, Patriarch Kirill ...

Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia has offered his condolences ... His Royal Highness had warm feelings towards the culture and traditions of Orthodox Christianity and was an honorary ...