The first eco-mosque in the region will be opened in the Croatian town of Sisak
All people with an open mind, heart and soul are welcome to the new mosque and Islamic center in Sisak, regardless of…
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Unique monasteries in Romania painted with frescoes on the outside
The frescoes have remained almost unaffected by time and atmospheric conditions In Romania, several monasteries hundreds of years old, as well as…
A mass for peace was held in a 1100-years old Armenian church
An 1,100-year-old Armenian church in Turkey’s eastern Van province hosted its tenth special Mass since it opened in 2010 after a 95-year…
Ablution in Islamic Perspective
Ablution is an integral part of Islamic rituals. Even prayer, which is one of the pillars of Islam, is considered invalid unless…
Ukraine wants UNESCO to protect Odessa
Russian forces have advanced several tens of kilometers from the city – Ukraine’s government will ask the UN cultural watchdog to add…
Open letter regarding the endangered monuments of Hagia Sophia and the Chora Monastery
The Association of Greek Archaeologists on 22.8.2022 published an open letter to the UNESCO Director General Audrey Azoulay, sounding the alarm about both Hagia…
Sergei Rachmaninov: “My Motherland determined my temperament and worldview”
Recognized already in pre-revolutionary Russia, Rachmaninov and in the West after emigration quickly became popular and in demand: tour, big fees, attention…
The meaning of the icon
Written by Archim. Zinon (Theodore) The icon does not depict, it manifests. It is the manifestation of Christ’s kingdom, the manifestation of…
Sweet only on Saturday: the Swedish tradition that teaches children the things of life
• The “Saturday sweets” tradition began in the 1950s • Children decide for themselves how much of their budget they will invest…
Archimandrite Zinon – the traveling painter
Archimandrite Zinon (Theodore) is the most famous icon painter of the Russian Orthodox Church and his works – murals, icons, miniatures are…