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Articles with tag "Religion"

golden domes

Russia Plans ‘World’s Biggest’ Orthodox Church – Reports

The mastermind behind the project is reportedly Father Sergei, an influential and secretive spiritual leader.
take the plunge

Russians Take a Frozen Dip to Celebrate Epiphany

Nothing brings you closer to heaven like a quick dip in subzero waters.
banned group

Russia ‘Escalating’ Jehovah’s Witnesses Crackdown – HRW

More than half of law enforcement raids against Jehovah's Witnesses have taken place in the past 12 months, the group says.
HANUKKAH CELEBRATIONS

Jews Celebrate Hanukkah in Moscow. Some Still Can’t Believe It.

For the 30th year running, Jews gathered just steps from the Kremlin to light a ceremonial menorah.
crackdown

Russia Detains 2 Jehovah’s Witnesses on Christmas

Investigators accused them of “organizing extremist activity” in the form of religious services.
merry christmas!

Here's How Russia Celebrated Christmas Eve (in Photos)

Russia's Catholic, Lutheran and Protestant communities held big services on Dec. 24.
Unorthodox treatment

Crimean Doctor Prescribes Patient With Holy Relic Visit

When medicine fails, just bow to a relic.
Unorthodox proselytizing

Russian Billionaire Moves to Launch Orthodox 'Troll Farm' – Reports

Malofeev's Orthodox Christian “troll farm” reportedly intends to emulate the infamous Internet Research Agency.
Free to leave

St. Petersburg Scientology Leader Released 2 Years Into Arrest

Ivan Matsitsky was detained on extremism, illegal entrepreneurship and incitement charges in 2017.
OUTLAWED Faith

Russian Jehovah’s Witness Hit With 6-Year ‘Extremism’ Sentence

The sentencing is the latest flashpoint in a series of convictions against Russian members of the religious group.
Moscow Calling

Putin Gives Russian Passports to Old Believers in U.S., Brazil

The communities are planning to relocate to Russia's Far East.
the real world: russian church

Russia Launches Church-Themed Reality Show

It may be the first reality show that actually wants you to find the meaning of life.
banned beliefs

Russian Special Agents Raid Jehovah’s Witnesses Resort as Crackdown Intensifies

Prosecutors in a Siberian city are also seeking a seven-year prison sentence for a local Jehovah’s Witness. 
'temporarily excommunicated'

Russian Priest Who Adopted 70 Children Charged With Pedophilia

Several of the priest's adopted children plan to demonstrate in his support.
Unorthodox celebration

Masked Men and Cossacks Stage Mock Arrests at Russian Church Holiday

What started as an event to honor St. Alexander Nevsky turned into a demonstration of taking down armed criminals.
Education

Russian Students Pray for Good Grades in Religious Procession

Students in Russia’s fourth-largest city of Yekaterinburg took part in a religious procession to mark the start of the school year and pray for good...
Big buddha

Europe’s Tallest Buddha Statue Unveiled in Russia

The 12.5-meter statue surpasses the previous record-holder in France.
Banned group

6 Jehovah’s Witnesses Jailed For ‘Extremism’ in Russia

They were detained during mass nationwide raids on suspicion of taking part in an “extremist organization.” 
concerned clergy

Russian Priest Who Signed Open Letter in Support of Protesters Says 'Government Threats' Not the Answer

"A state devoid of justice is no better than a band of robbers."
growing backlash

More than 120 Priests Urge Russia to Drop Prosecutions of Moscow Protesters

The jail sentences “look increasingly like the intimidation of Russian citizens than a fair ruling against the defendants,” the open letter says.
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