Putin on Ukraine schism: Russia reserves right to defend people’s freedoms, including religious beliefs
"The ongoing schism in Ukraine has 'nothing to do with the faith' as it solely serves the interests of politicians, sowing only 'hatred & intolerance'"
Mount Athos celebrates Christmas in Byzantine splendor (photos)
Monasteries on Mt. Athos follow the Julian calendar rather than the Western, or Gregorian, calendar
Epiphany celebrations in Melbourne (photos)
Thousands attended church services and the Blessing of the Waters at Port Melbourne, Frankston and Rye
