mothers

Russian Church opens 67th shelter for pregnant women, mothers in crises in Kaliningrad

The Russian Orthodox Church continues its social work and outreach for the protection of families, opening its 67th shelter for pregnant women and mothers in crises situations, this time in the Kaliningrad Province. The new shelter began its work recently at the Church of All Saints in Gusev, Kaliningrad. It can accommodate up to 8…

Oct 11, 2019Sorin Ioniţe

Patriarch Daniel offers Myrrh-bearing Women as models for professing the faith in the risen Christ

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel has sent a message for the Sunday of the Myrrh-bearing Women, April 22, 2018, expressing his gratitude for Christian women and mothers. The patriarch offers the Myrrhbearers as ‘true models inspiring women to live a holy, self-sacrificing life in the Family, the Church, and the Society.’ ‘Through faith and devoutness, through…

Apr 19, 2018Aurelian Iftimiu

Finnish Orthodox Church to honor exemplary mothers

Since 1994, the Finnish Orthodox Church under the Ecumenical Patriarchate has celebrated the achievements of the mothers among its flock. Mothers who have served the work of the Church in various ways, by educating, guiding, supporting and participating are annually awarded. All of the recipients are women who have their Orthodox faith at the center…

Feb 1, 2018Gheorghe Anghel