The Russian Orthodox Church plans to increase its military clergy from 300 to 1,500 in Russia's war against Ukraine.

Vladimir Putin and the patriarch of Russia’s Orthodox ... which celebrates Christmas on January 7 in line with the Julian calendar, has been a vocal supporter of the Russian president’s ...

World War I had a catastrophic impact on Russia, forcing its withdrawal before the conflict ended, resulting in significant ...

Vladimir Putin has marked Russian Orthodox Christmas by attending church in Moscow alongside fighters in his war against Ukraine and their families - despite being responsible for hundreds of ...

Vladimir Putin sent his greetings to Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia and to the participants and guests of the 33rd International Educational Christmas Readings This year’s theme is the 80th ...

Historical and Cultural Context The transition from the Julian to Gregorian calendar created the distinction between "Old Christmas Day" (January 7) and December 25, highlighting resistance from ...

St. John’s Russian Orthodox Cathedral in Mayfield celebrated Russian Orthodox Christmas on Jan. 7. The church held services ...

Orthodox Christians in Russia celebrate ... including the movement to protect gay and transgender rights. In his Christmas message, the Russian president praised the church for "strengthening ...

“This bright, much-awaited holiday is dear to millions of people all over the world. It gives believers joy and hope and inspires good thoughts, deeds and actions. During the Christmas season we ...

Before the Soviet Union, the government was affiliated with the Russian Orthodox Church and abided by the Julian calendar, which celebrates Christmas on Jan. 7 and New Year's on Jan. 14.

This is the shocking moment a Russian man dressed as Santa shoots and kills a shop owner head of Orthodox Christmas in an "act of revenge." Local businessman Yuriy Surakin, 54, died on the spot ...