☦️ On April 16, the representatives of the Russian Embassy in South Africa and Russian compatriots took part in the Orthodox Easter celebration organized by the St. Sergius Russian Orthodox Church in Johannesburg.
Easter service was held followed by a children’s concert. The event was attended by Russian cosmonaut Sergey Kud-Sverchkov, who shared his experience of spaceflights and presented a book of his own authorship to the church.
📍St Sergius Russian Orthodox Church, Johannesburg
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Easter service was held followed by a children’s concert. The event was attended by Russian cosmonaut Sergey Kud-Sverchkov, who shared his experience of spaceflights and presented a book of his own authorship to the church.
📍St Sergius Russian Orthodox Church, Johannesburg
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☦️ On July 28, Russia celebrates the Day of Baptism of Rus
This event is traditionally marked on the day that commemorates Prince Vladimir the Great, who during his lifetime was named Vladimir the Red Sun for caring for the people.
The Baptism of Rus Day was first celebrated at the state level in 1888. In modern Russia, this event has been celebrated as an official commemorative date since 2010.
The Baptism of Rus, connected with Prince Vladimir’s historical choice, was of great importance in Russia’s history. Christianity established itself as a state unifying religion, and its Byzantine origins predetermined Russia’s future path as the largest stronghold of Orthodoxy and became a source of its identity.
Orthodoxy has affected the development of all aspects of life in Russian society and has found a vivid reflection in the richness of our common cultural heritage.
#Russia #RussianHistory #Orthodox
This event is traditionally marked on the day that commemorates Prince Vladimir the Great, who during his lifetime was named Vladimir the Red Sun for caring for the people.
The Baptism of Rus Day was first celebrated at the state level in 1888. In modern Russia, this event has been celebrated as an official commemorative date since 2010.
The Baptism of Rus, connected with Prince Vladimir’s historical choice, was of great importance in Russia’s history. Christianity established itself as a state unifying religion, and its Byzantine origins predetermined Russia’s future path as the largest stronghold of Orthodoxy and became a source of its identity.
Orthodoxy has affected the development of all aspects of life in Russian society and has found a vivid reflection in the richness of our common cultural heritage.
#Russia #RussianHistory #Orthodox
🇷🇺❤️🇿🇦 Russian Embassy’s staff and the Russian Orthodox church community members took part in a charity event.
🎄On 3 December 2023, the representatives of the Russian Embassy together with the volunteers from the Perish of the St.Sergius Russian Orthodox Church in Midrand participated in Christmas greetings at the New Jerusalem Children’s Home.
🕊 The activists organised Christmas gifts and sweet treats for 120 young residents of the facility. A group of Russian compatriots performed South African and Russian musical hits for the children.
🐉 A series of master classes on creating Christmas toys including a large green paper dragon – a symbol of the 2024 year – were organized for the kids.
🙏 Russian community will carry on supporting the children’s home. Russian Orthodox Church has been assisting the Home since 2018.
#russia #russiahelps #orthodox #southafrica #charity
🎄On 3 December 2023, the representatives of the Russian Embassy together with the volunteers from the Perish of the St.Sergius Russian Orthodox Church in Midrand participated in Christmas greetings at the New Jerusalem Children’s Home.
🕊 The activists organised Christmas gifts and sweet treats for 120 young residents of the facility. A group of Russian compatriots performed South African and Russian musical hits for the children.
🐉 A series of master classes on creating Christmas toys including a large green paper dragon – a symbol of the 2024 year – were organized for the kids.
🙏 Russian community will carry on supporting the children’s home. Russian Orthodox Church has been assisting the Home since 2018.
#russia #russiahelps #orthodox #southafrica #charity
☦️ Today Russian Orthodox Christians celebrate the Epiphany also known as the Baptism of the Lord Jesus Christ.
All across Russia the celebration of Epiphany starts from Midnight when people dug holes on frozen lakes and rivers. Sometimes, such holes are shaped in a cross and priests lead the blessing and procession.
🙏 Russians believe that taking a plunge in this icy water is healthy and cleanse one’s spirit and soul. The ritual is believed to wash away sins from the previous year.
❄️ Although the temperature can drop as low as minus 30 degree Celsius, it doesn’t stop anybody to participate in the plunge. Any water source on epiphany day is believed to be blessed.
Some drink the water that was blessed on that day when they get ill, some drink it during the bad times.
💧Plunging into the water is not always for a religious reason. The Epiphany day is also a Russian folk holiday, everyone can participate regardless of their religious affiliation. Many dip into the water for health reasons, others to test their strength.
Happy Epiphany Day!
#discoverrussia #russia #russian #orthodox #russianculture
All across Russia the celebration of Epiphany starts from Midnight when people dug holes on frozen lakes and rivers. Sometimes, such holes are shaped in a cross and priests lead the blessing and procession.
🙏 Russians believe that taking a plunge in this icy water is healthy and cleanse one’s spirit and soul. The ritual is believed to wash away sins from the previous year.
Some drink the water that was blessed on that day when they get ill, some drink it during the bad times.
💧Plunging into the water is not always for a religious reason. The Epiphany day is also a Russian folk holiday, everyone can participate regardless of their religious affiliation. Many dip into the water for health reasons, others to test their strength.
Happy Epiphany Day!
#discoverrussia #russia #russian #orthodox #russianculture
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🗓️ #OTD in 1883 the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour in Moscow was consecrated. It is currently known as one of the tallest orthodox temples in the world.
⛪️The cathedral was commissioned by Tsar Alexander I on December 25, 1812, following the defeat and withdrawal of Napoleon's troops from Russia. The Tsar proclaimed the cathedral a monument of gratitude for the intervention of "Divine Providence for saving Russia" from doom, and as a memorial to the sacrifices of the Russian people.
However it was not opened until 70 years later when Alexander I's grandson was-ascending the throne. Russian composer Pyotr Tchaikovsky's"1812 Overture" was written with the cathedral's completion in mind, but it was premiered in August 1882 in a tent outside the unfinished church.
In 1931 the cathedral was demolished as part of Moscow reconstruction plan and in 1994-1999 rebuilt.
#russianculture #orthodox #russia #russian #moscow
⛪️The cathedral was commissioned by Tsar Alexander I on December 25, 1812, following the defeat and withdrawal of Napoleon's troops from Russia. The Tsar proclaimed the cathedral a monument of gratitude for the intervention of "Divine Providence for saving Russia" from doom, and as a memorial to the sacrifices of the Russian people.
However it was not opened until 70 years later when Alexander I's grandson was-ascending the throne. Russian composer Pyotr Tchaikovsky's"1812 Overture" was written with the cathedral's completion in mind, but it was premiered in August 1882 in a tent outside the unfinished church.
In 1931 the cathedral was demolished as part of Moscow reconstruction plan and in 1994-1999 rebuilt.
#russianculture #orthodox #russia #russian #moscow
☦️ The recent trip of Metropolitan Constantine of Zaraisk, Patriarchal Exarch of Africa, has successfully concluded after an extensive tour of ten African countries.
In October, His Eminence visited South Africa, Egypt, Morocco, and several countries in West and Central Africa, including Gabon, Cameroon, the Central African Republic, Burkina Faso, Côte d'Ivoire, Togo, and Benin.
During his visit, Metropolitan Constantine engaged with the parishes of the Exarchate, celebrating divine services and conducting clergy meetings. Notably, he baptized approximately 30 African individuals, welcoming them into the Orthodox Church.
🕊 He also performed the consecration of the foundation stone for the Church of St. Thomas the Apostle in Bonoua, Côte d'Ivoire.
🙏 In addition to his religious duties, the Metropolitan visited an orphanage and a secondary school affiliated with the African Exarchate, participated in divine services, and engaged with compatriots at the Russian Embassies and Russian Houses.
On October 6, Metropolitan Constantine presided over the Throne Feast at the Cathedral of St. Sergius of Radonezh in Johannesburg.
Photos: https://exarchate-africa.ru
#orthodox #russia #africa
In October, His Eminence visited South Africa, Egypt, Morocco, and several countries in West and Central Africa, including Gabon, Cameroon, the Central African Republic, Burkina Faso, Côte d'Ivoire, Togo, and Benin.
During his visit, Metropolitan Constantine engaged with the parishes of the Exarchate, celebrating divine services and conducting clergy meetings. Notably, he baptized approximately 30 African individuals, welcoming them into the Orthodox Church.
🕊 He also performed the consecration of the foundation stone for the Church of St. Thomas the Apostle in Bonoua, Côte d'Ivoire.
🙏 In addition to his religious duties, the Metropolitan visited an orphanage and a secondary school affiliated with the African Exarchate, participated in divine services, and engaged with compatriots at the Russian Embassies and Russian Houses.
On October 6, Metropolitan Constantine presided over the Throne Feast at the Cathedral of St. Sergius of Radonezh in Johannesburg.
Photos: https://exarchate-africa.ru
#orthodox #russia #africa