Russian Orthodox Church

Man Tried to Sell Fake Remains of Apostle Philip at Internet Auction

An expert group invited to verify the authenticity of relics offered for sale through the Internet as being genuine remains of a Christian saint has proved they are fake, Russian Orthodox Church spokesmen said Friday.

Popularity: 11% [?]

March 23, 2007

Woman Sues State Over Daughter’s Satanic Registration

A woman in South Russia’s Stavropol Region has turned to court in an attempt to change the number 666 under which the birth of her daughter was registered in the official book, the Moskovsky Komsomolets daily reports on Monday.

Popularity: 1% [?]

February 26, 2007

Orthodox Believers Deprieved of Annual Epiphany Ice Dip

Many of Russian Orthodox believers gathered Friday to plunge through ice holes into freezing water, but a key ingredient was missing: it is not cold.

Popularity: 1% [?]

January 19, 2007