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[Coptic]Egypt completes restoration of world’s oldest monastery  New
Egypt's Supreme Council of Antiquities has completed an eight-year, $14.5-million restoration of the world’s oldest monastery, which was founded by disciples of St. Anthony (251-356), the patriarch of monks. The restoration has drawn renewed attention to the plight of Christians in the country, where government approval is required to repair or build churches.
Posted on Feb 08 2010

[Orthodox]Ukrainian archbishop against confessional East-West division of Ukraine  New
“I can responsibly state that, first of all, division of God’s people into West and East in Ukraine doesn’t correspond to reality. There’re Orthodox people everywhere, and everywhere spiritual revival is underway, masses of people are coming back to church fold,” the Archbishop said in his interview to Interfax-Religion on Monday.
Posted on Feb 08 2010

[Orthodox]Ukrainian archbishop hopes new Ukrainian President won’t press the Church  New
“We hope after presidential elections and change of power in Ukraine, vector of state policy on the Ukrainian Orthodox Church will positively change,” the Archbishop said in his interview to Interfax-Religion on Monday.
Posted on Feb 08 2010

[Orthodox]Russia acquires land near Eiffel Tower, plans Orthodox center  New
According to the Russian Newsweek magazine, Canada was seeking for the land for a new embassy, while Saudi Arabia wanted to build a diplomatic office and a mosque, intended only for Saudi citizens. Russia reportedly plans to build an Orthodox church on the plot, and to relocate a divinity school currently located on the outskirts of Paris.
Posted on Feb 08 2010

[Orthodox]16 years later Saints Peter & Paul Greek Orthodox Church gets a Cross 
The Rev. Fr. Anastasios Kousoulas, Presbyter at the church since June 1997, said the congregation has worked hard at maintaining the 1950s-era church, as well as adding Greek Orthodox icons and traditional touches.
Posted on Feb 07 2010

[OCN]The Flame --Troy Polamalu 
On this very special episode of Come Receive the Light, guest host Kevin Allen speaks with NFL superstar Troy Polamalu and his wife Theodora Polamalu about their work with FOCUS North America. Tune in to hear them talk about their work to fight poverty in North America and to find out how you can help. Also with us are Matushka Marina Holland and Diaconissa Jennifer Park from St Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church in McKinney, TX. They're here to give families some tips on fasting and to tell us about their wonderful online recipe archive.
Posted on Feb 06 2010

[OCF]OCF News - Campus Ministry - January Issue 
OCF Student Advisory Board
Posted on Feb 05 2010

[Orthodox, Orthodox/Catholic]Patriarch Kirll agrees with Benedict XVI 
Notes Similar Stances With Catholic Church
Posted on Feb 05 2010

[Archaeology]Shroud of Turin: Image provokes prayer, curiosity, scholarly disputes  
Pope Benedict XVI has already made plans to view the shroud during a one-day trip to the northern Italian city of Turin in early May. Many observers are wondering how the pope will refer to the cloth: as a sign, an icon or -- as Pope John Paul II once characterized it -- a relic.
Posted on Feb 05 2010

[IOCC]A Special Message From The IOCC Chairman of the Board 
As I write you, the devastation caused by the earthquake in Haiti stands as a stark reminder of the on-going need and importance of the mission of IOCC. Our staff and volunteers have been working tirelessly since the earthquake struck Haiti and will continue to respond to the tremendous needs of the people there.
Posted on Feb 05 2010
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