profiles
by Michael J.L. La Civita
(From ONE magazine November 2008)
The Orthodox Church of Poland
profiles
by Michael J.L. La Civita
(From ONE magazine November 2007)
Old Ritualists
New Reality, Same Artistry
text and photographs by Sean Sprague
(From CNEWA WORLD March – April 2004)
Artists from a famed Russian village revive their spiritual heritage
Cathedral Heralds Rebirth of a Nation
by Sean Sprague
(From CNEWA WORLD July – August 2003)
Russia’s Christ the Redeemer encapsulates the country’s tumultuous history
Despair in the Russian Village
text and photographs by Sean Sprague
(From Catholic Near East March – April 1997)
A visit to the village of Vazhini and encounters with some of its despondent residents.
Moscow Churches
by Michael J.L. La Civita
(From Catholic Near East May – June 1994)
As the churches of Moscow are restored, Russian nationalism resurges.
This Year, Moscow
by Michael J.L. La Civita
(From Catholic Near East November 1993)
A trip to Moscow unearths more questions than answers.
Orthodoxy Renewed
text by Victor Sonkin with photographs by Julia Vishnevets
(From ONE magazine March 2010)
Russia’s church wrestles with a changing society
Elizabeth to Elizabeth
by Eileen Reinhard
photographs by Sean Sprague
(From CNEWA WORLD November – December 2002)
Heroism as heritage for a Russian convent.
Saga of a Saint
by Sergei Bassehes
(From CNEWA WORLD September – October 2001)
Did a young monk know that by following his faith he would leave his mark on history?
Sprouts from the Ashes
text and photographs by George Martin
(From Catholic Near East November – December 1999)
New life from old roots – the Russian Orthodox Church overcomes the challenges of post-Communist Russia.
The Resurrection of Solovetsky
text and photographs by George Martin
(From Catholic Near East January – February 1998)
Founded in the 13th century, the Solovetsky Monastery, a refuge for saints and sinners alike, plays an integral role in Russian history.
A Dormition Awakening
text and photographs by George Martin
(From Catholic Near East July – August 1998)
In the industrial town of Kondopoga, the Russian Orthodox celebration of the feast of the Dormition of the Virgin Mary is a big event.
Assyrians in Russia
text by Sergei Mikhailov
translated by Felix Corley
photographs by Elena Bit-Sargis
(From Catholic Near East September – October 1998)
The remnant of a once mighty people struggles to find a place in 20th-century Russia.
European Russia’s Latin Catholics
text and photographs by Sean Sprague
(From Catholic Near East May – June 1997)
Amidst a new religious freedom in post-Communist Russia, the Latin Catholic Church can minister openly to its faithful – and attract some new members.
Bari’s Borrowed Wonder Worker
text and photographs by Michael J.L. La Civita
(From Catholic Near East July – August 1997)
In the southern Italy city of Bari, an annual celebration commemorates St. Nicholas, the Wonder Worker.
Russia’s Rocky Road to God
text and photographs by Sean Sprague
(From Catholic Near East March – April 1996)
Confused and unsure in their new post-Communist land, Russia’s Orthodox Christians turn to their church for guidance.
A Pilgrimage Through Eastern Europe
text and photographs by Michael J.L. La Civita
(From Catholic Near East March 1993)
Excerpts from the editor’s journal, kept while on a January trip to Poland, Ukraine and Russia.
Russia’s Return to Orthodoxy
by Michael J.L. La Civita
(From Catholic Near East January 1992)
Russians rediscover their Orthodox roots.
Old Russia Transplanted
by Michael J.L. La Civita
(From Catholic Near East April 1991)
A community of Old Believers in Erie, Pennsylvania, maintains its unique Russian culture.
Catholic, Orthodox Leaders Urge Reconciliation
Catholic News Service (2 July 2012)
WARSAW, Poland (CNS) — Catholic and
Orthodox leaders from Poland and Russia will issue a
joint statement committing their churches to fostering
reconciliation between the two historically feuding
countries.
Ukrainian Catholics Oppose Language Law
Catholic News Service (13 July 2012)
WASHINGTON (CNS) — Church leaders in
Ukraine have signed an open letter calling for Ukrainian
President Viktor Yanukovych not to sign a law that would
grant Russian, spoken by most people in eastern and
southern Ukraine, “regional language” status.
Russian Catholics Surprised by Government Raids
Catholic News Service (12 April 2013)
OXFORD, England (CNS) — Russia’s Catholic Church expressed surprise and concern after a wave of raids on its parishes and charities, part of a government clampdown on organizations with foreign links.
Picture of the Day: A Russian Saint's Influence
Trinity Monastery now functions as the primary theologate of the Russian Orthodox Church. (photo: Sean Sprague)
Picture of the Day: St. Nicholas, the Wonder Worker
Vice President of Communications Michael J.L. La Civita reflects on the importance of St. Nicholas.
Russian Orthodox Church Calls for Election Reform
From Moscow comes word that there is a new voice calling for changes in the Russian electoral system — and it's coming from the pulpit.
Picture of the Day: Religion Raises Its Profile in Russia
Father Kiril Kaleda watches children from his parish prepare for a Christmas pageant in Moscow. (photo: Julia Vishnevets)
Picture of the Day: Bringing Light to Darkness
A girl lights a candle during Christmas night Divine Liturgy at the church of Three Prelates in Moscow. (photo: Julia Vishnevets)
Picture of the Day: Quenched
Visitors find refreshment at a drinking fountain at Saint Sergius Monastery, located in the town of Sergiyev Posad, northeast of Moscow.
Russian Orthodox Patriarch: "We Are Under Attack"
Patriarch Kirill led a call to prayer on Sunday, for the intention of healing national divisions.
Picture of the Day: Picturing Russia
An artist works on a painting of the Kremlin of Rostov Veliky, Russia. (photo: Sean Sprague)
Picture of the Day: "Holy Russia's Soul"
In this photo taken in 1992, a young man attends Divine Liturgy at a Russian Orthodox church in Moscow. (photo: Richard Lord)
Picture of the Day: Artists Thinking Outside the Box
Artist Andrei Arapov chose folklore and imperial authority as themes for this lacquered box.
Grandmothers Sang and Rebuilt Their Church
The Russian village of Buranovo is getting paved roads, a water pipeline and even the internet thanks to the efforts of its thanks to the babushka, or grandmothers.
Picture of the Day: Holding Fast to Faith in a Time of Change
In this photo taken in 1992, a woman prays in a garden in Moscow. (photo: Richard Lord)
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Picture of the Day: Pumpkin Time
A little girl plays in the village of Horpyn in Ukraine.
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Picture of the Day: Redeemer Redone
The exterior of the restored Cathedral of Christ the Redeemer is as impressive as the original. (photo: courtesy of the cathedral's official site)
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Picture of the Day: First Fruits
While reporting on the restoration of a Russian cathedral in Moscow in 2003, journalist Sean Sprague encountered this local entrepreneur, preparing to sell apples.
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Picture of the Day: Into the Wood
A local woodcarver sits outside his home in Kosmach. (photo: Petro Didula)
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Picture of the Day: Sisters in Training Carry on Tradition
In 2002, we paid a visit to a convent in Russia, where young women were doing what they have done for centuries.
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From Russia, a Flying Church and Parachuting Priests
The Russian military unveiled an unlikely new weapon in its arsenal this month -- an army of parachuting priests.
Picture of the Day: Out of Chechnya
A Kisti girl dances a Chechen dance during an exhibition of Chechen-Kisti culture. (photo: Justyna Mielkikiewicz)