A sermon delivered in Moscow has drawn attention for its unusually strong political overtones.
Antichrist in a Cassock,” “Antichrist of Constantinople” and “Devil Incarnate” were among the terms Russia’s foreign intelligence service used to attack the spiritual leader of Eastern Orthodox ...
Millions of people around the world celebrated Orthodox Christmas on Wednesday, nearly two weeks after much of the world marked the holy day. Certain Eastern Orthodox churches, including those in ...
President Vladimir Putin used a Christmas church appearance near Moscow to frame Russia’s war in Ukraine as a sacred duty guided by God. Standing alongside soldiers, veterans and their families, Putin ...
Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Millions worldwide celebrated Orthodox Christmas ...
Jan 7 (Reuters) - President Vladimir Putin attended an early Wednesday Russian Orthodox Christmas service and hailed his troops' “holy mission” to defend Russia, pairing the ceremony with a holiday ...