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Featured Articles
- August 17, 2006
- St. Basil the Blessed
St. Basil the Blessed is both a well known Moscow landmark and cherished saint. Learn about the ten pillars of the cathedral and what it means to be a 'fool for Christ.'
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- April 21, 2006
- Easter Reborn
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Easter survived by stealth and cunning through the Soviet era. Now it is making a triumphant comeback in Russia as the country grasps religion anew.
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- October 31, 2005
- Byzantine Catholic Church in Russia
Examination of the history of this Christian tradition, which is in full communion with the Church of Rome.
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- October 16, 2001
- Orthodox Christian Canonization
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Canonization, in the Orthodox Church, is different from sainthood in the Catholic Church. Learn how and why individuals are added to the canon and the role this plays in Orthodox spirituality.
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- September 12, 2001
- Origins of the Slavic Cross
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The Cross is the universal symbol of Christianity, thanks to Constantine. The Slavic Cross is unique in that it has three, not one, crossbars. Learn the rich symbology of this symbol.
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- September 4, 2001
- Book Picks - Russian Orthodox Christianity
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Editor's choice of books about Russian Orthodox Christianity.
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- August 9, 2001
- Christ the Savior Cathedral & Romanov Canonization
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The Russian Orthodox Church Council of Bishops voted in favor of canonization of Tsar Nicholas II and family on August 14, 2000. The ceremony was held in the newly concecrated Christ the Savior Cathedral on Aug. 20. The cornerstone of the cathedral was placed on Christmas, January 7, 1995.
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