Tag Archives: Patriarch Kirill of Moscow

2024 – Russian Orthodox Church: Mount Athos closed to Russian pilgrims?

Posted on October 16, 2018 by athosweblog

Breaking news today: the Russian Orthodox Church has broken ties with Orthodoxy’s leader Bartholomew and says Mount Athos is now closed to Russian Orthodox Christians from RussiaBartholomew October 7th 2011 on the pier in Ouranopolis – foto Wim Voogd Ukraine secured approval … Continue reading →

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1797 – Patriarch Kirill plans to visit Mount Athos in May

Posted on February 26, 2016 by athosweblog

Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia is expected to visit Mount Athos, in May 2016, on the occasion of festivities marking the 1000th anniversary of Russia’s presence on the Holy Mountain. “Mount Athos is expected to be in May. … Continue reading →

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1731 – Russia: the 2016 celebrations on Athos

Posted on July 1, 2015 by athosweblog

Panteleimonos in Oktober 2014Panteleimonos in 1986 In 2016 the Russians will celebrate the 1000 years presence on Mount Athos. Building and renovation activities are in full progress: Panteleimonos and Bogoroditsa/Xilourgou will regain their old ‘grandeur’, as Patriarch Kirill of Moscow said … Continue reading →

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