Metropolitan Arsenios of Austria Warns Against “Hardening of the Heart” For the 4 Years of War in Ukraine

Yesterday 11:43 · Lifestyle & Travel - Culture
It is a sombre anniversary that the world is commemorating these days. For four years, Russia has been waging a large-scale war of aggression in Ukraine. What began as a “special military operation” has developed into a global turning point that is not only shifting borders but also shaking the foundations of the Christian faith in Eastern Europe. In a powerful statement, the Greek Orthodox Metropolitan of Austria, Arsenios (Kardamakis), has now spoken out, finding clear words for what he calls an “ecclesiological paradox.”

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El Salvador's New Ambassador to Vienna Sets a New Tone

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With a series of high-profile meetings and the presentation of official letters of credence, Kennedy Obed Reyes Lazo has begun his mission as Ambassador of the Republic of El Salvador to Austria and the international organizations in Vienna. The young diplomat has an ambitious agenda, ...

Lifestyle & Travel

A Time for Reflection: When Ramadan and Christian Lent Fall on the Same Day

February 19
A rare astronomical and religious event will mark the spring of 2026: for the first time in 33 years, the Islamic fasting month of Ramadan and the Christian Lent (Passiontide) will begin at almost the same time. While millions of people around the world ...

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