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Photo: Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I of Constantinople embraces newly enthroned Pope Francis after his inaugural Mass in Rome on March 19, 2013.

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Chaldean Patriarch Louis (Sako) speaks out against violence committed in the name of religion 2018-02-08
Pope to Ukrainian Greek Catholics: ‘I Am Here Today to Say I Am Close You’ 2018-01-29
Patriarch Tawadros visits al Ahram public newspaper: Coptic marginalization is coming to an end 2018-01-29
Despite Gratitude to Holy See, Major Archbishop Shevchuk Says Declaration With Russian Patriarchate Does Not Function 2018-01-27
Cardinal Alencherry confident of resolving land deal controversy soon 2018-01-23
Bosnia Herzegovina: Sarajevo, joint prayer of Catholics and Orthodox devotees, in the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2018-01-19
The two Churches in Ukraine and the bleeding child 2018-01-19
Gunmen kill Christian in Egypt's Sinai 2018-01-18
In Cairo, blood flows again at Coptic church 2018-01-18
Eritrea: Clinics and schools closed: the regime prohibits Christian social activities 2018-01-17
The Franciscans visit the Orthodox Churches for Christmas greetings 2018-01-17
Maronite Archbishop Providentially Spared From Death in Syrian Bombing 2018-01-17
Poland: All Dioceses Celebrate World Day of Migrants and Refugees 2018-01-15
Armenian Apostolic Archbishop ordains female deacon, without canonical sanction 2018-01-12
Pope Francis to meet with Rome’s Ukrainian Greek Catholic community 2018-01-12
Resignation of the bishop of the eparchy of Idukki of the Syro-Malabars, India, and appointment of successor 2018-01-12
First Christmas Mass in Mosul since 2014—Muslims lend a hand 2018-01-11
Syro-Malabar Catholic Church inaugurates ‎Shamshabad Diocese ‎ 2018-01-11
Christmas Message from the Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia Kirill 2018-01-10
Damascus, mortar shells on the Old City. Two churches hit 2018-01-10
U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Chairman Calls for Renewal of Prayers for Coptic Brethren After Latest Attacks in Egypt 2018-01-02
A bloody New Year in Egypt as two Coptic brothers killed 2018-01-02
Grand imam condemns attacks on Coptic Christians, calls on Muslims to celebrate Christmas in solidarity 2018-01-02
Presiding in charity: Ecumenical dialogue looks at pope’s role 2017-12-29
Gunmen attack Coptic church south of Cairo, killing ten and wounding at least 20 2017-12-29
Patriarch Younan: Jesus’ Words Are a Beacon That Guides Our Lives 2017-12-29
The First Mass in Mosul After 30 Months 2017-12-28
Italy: Catholics, Orthodox, and Protestants issue joint statement on Reformation 2017-12-24
The Eparchy of St. Josaphat in Parma held Emmanuel Youth Rally in Charlotte, NC 2017-12-22
Patriarch Bartholomew's Proclamation of Christmas 2017 2017-12-22
Chaldean Patriarch Louis Raphaël I Sako’s 2017 Christmas Message 2017-12-20
ADDRESS by His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew Doctorate Honoris Causa Hebrew University of Jerusalem (Jerusalem, December 6, 2017) 2017-12-20
Fighting in eastern Ukraine worst since February: OSCE 2017-12-19
His Beatitude Gregorios III: A Light to the Nations - Christmas 2017 2017-12-18
His Beatitude Gregorios III: Letter for Christmas 2017 and New Year's 2018 2017-12-18
As Christians leave Egypt, Coptic Orthodox Church creates new French diocese 2017-12-18
Leading Russian prelate calls for expanded religious instruction, laments West’s rejection of God 2017-12-18
His Beatitude Svyatoslav summarizes 2017 for state and Church in Ukraine 2017-12-14
Iraq bishop recalls his abduction from Baghdad in new book 2017-12-14
Patriarch Raï: the US move on Jerusalem "slap in the face of the Christians of the East". Islam-Christian summit tomorrow in Bkerkè 2017-12-14
Latin Patriarchate: “Jerusalem is a treasure of all humanity that cannot be reduced to a territorial dispute and political sovereignty” 2017-12-14
Melkite Patriarch Youssef reconsecrates the Holy Table at the Cathedral in Homs, Syria 2017-12-14
Text of Pope Francis to Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I for Feast of Saint Andrew 2017-12-01
Syrian refugee artist who paints icons ordained sub-deacon for Melkite Church in Brisbane 2017-11-30
Tawadros II and Pope Francis express pain and condemnation of Al-Roda mosque attack 2017-11-26
+Sister Rita (Florence) Keshock, OSBM 2017-11-24
His Beatitude Sviatoslav takes part in the solemnities devoted to the 400th anniversary of Basilian Order in Lithuania 2017-11-17
Ukraine declares Christmas day according to Gregorian calendar a National Holiday 2017-11-17
Ukrainian-Americans hold Memorial Service at the Holodomor Memorial in Washington, DC. 2017-11-17
Bishop Warduni calls for a new constitution for the rebirth of a secular and united Iraq 2017-11-17

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Christ is risen from the dead * trampling down Death by death, * and upon those in the tombs bestowing life! (Troparion)

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, now and ever, and to the ages of ages. Amen.

Although You descended into the tomb, O Immortal One, * You destroyed the power of Hades; * You arose as the victor, O Christ God, * proclaiming to the myrrh-bearing women: “Rejoice!” * And granting peace to Your Apostles, * O, You, Who gives resurrection to the fallen. (Kontakion)

Random Proverb

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Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner.

Wisdom from the Church Fathers

A greedy appetite for food is terminated by satiety and the pleasure of drinking ends when our thirst is quenched. And so it is with the other things. . . But the possession of virtue, once it is solidly achieved, cannot be measured by time nor limited by satiety. Rather, to those who are its disciples it always appears as something ever new and fresh.

St. Gregory of Nyssa