What may happen in Russia

[Jerusalem Blade]

Non-Orthodox Christians in Russia may well be heading into a massive wave of persecution and suppression when the new law is effected next week, on July 20th. Whether Putin wants to foment this level of tumult among his people remains to be seen, but it is to be taken very seriously.

Thousands Fasting After Russian President Putin Signs Law Banning Evangelism Outside of Churches

Christians in Russia Fear KGB-Style Crackdowns After Putin Signs Law Banning Evangelism

 

[reaganmarsh]

This new law is certainly occasion for our prayers on their behalf, as well.

May God grant our brothers and sisters there his grace.

 

[Bill The Baptist]

Ironically enough, this law has come about precisely because of the resurgence of the Russian church. The Orthodox do not like competition.

 

[Beezer]

I agree the law is meant to eliminate/minimize the other-than-Orthodox presence in Russia. From an Orthodox standpoint, particularly of those in Russia, I am not surprised the Russian government created a law like this. In Russia, the ROC is the one true church.

Kind of separate from the discussion, but related to the missionary efforts of the ROC, see below sent last week from a ROCOR Priest in Nebraska. Wonder how the ROC would react if the U.S. all of a sudden applied the same restrictions to the ROCOR!

At any rate...

Dear friends in Christ,

I am attaching for you a link to a MUST SEE twelve minute video of the Revival of Orthodoxy in Russia Exhibition in Moscow.

Millions of Orthodox Christians were martyred under communism including some 40,000 priests, but with the fall of communism a great revival has begun. The Russian Orthodox Church has opened three new churches a day, each and every day, for more than a quarter of a century now, as well as more than 800 monasteries. A new Pentecost has begun with missionaries proclaiming the Gospel all around the world.

At Holy Cross Orthodox Church we are among the fruit of this great spiritual revival and resurgence. Do you want to be where the Holy Spirit is on the move and great things are happening? The Orthodox Church is what you are looking for. We love being Orthodox. Come and join us. Everyone is welcome!

Here is the link to the video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ILSYB3kzxW4&feature=youtu.be

We celebrate the Liturgy of the Holy Eucharist (Divine Liturgy/Holy Mass) every Sunday at 10:00 AM. We are a faithful and friendly parish, and we have a place for you. Come and see!

blessings,

Father+