Epiphany bathing: where and when to take a dip in Astana
Tengrinews.kz — On January 18–19, celebrations of the Orthodox Epiphany will take place in all Orthodox churches in Astana, the city administration
Tokayev awards Metropolitan Alexander
Tengrinews.kz - President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev congratulated Metropolitan Alexander of Astana and Kazakhstan, as well as all Orthodox Christians,
Orthodox Christmas traditions in different countries
Tengrinews.kz - Orthodox Christmas is one of the most significant Christian holidays, celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ. On the eve of Christmas,
What key dates will the Orthodox Church of Kazakhstan celebrate in 2025
Tengrinews.kz - Metropolitan of Astana and Kazakhstan Alexander told what important dates the Orthodox Church of Kazakhstan will celebrate this
Celebrating Orthodox Christmas around the world
Tengrinews.kz - Orthodox Christians around the world are celebrating this sacred holiday by practicing rituals and attending church services.
Why Orthodox Christmas is celebrated on January 7
Tengrinews.kz - While most of the world has already celebrated Christmas on December 25, people of some Eastern Orthodox traditions will celebrate
Orthodox Christmas 2025 - where and when services will be held in Kazakhstan
Tengrinews.kz - Metropolitan Alexander of Astana and Kazakhstan said where and when the services in honor of Orthodox Christmas will be held
Russia sacks theatre chief in 'blasphemous' opera scandal
Russia's culture ministry said Monday it fired a theatre director for offending Orthodox believers with a radical staging of a Wagner opera.
Nursultan Nazarbayev speaks about Islam, Orthodoxy and Protestantism
Kazakhstan’s President Nursultan Nazarbayev has spoken about Islam, Orthodoxy and Protestantism during the XVI Congress of Kazakhstan’s Nur Otan party in Astana on March 11.
Nazarbayev congratulates Kazakhstan on Orthodox Christmas
Kazakhstan’s President Nursultan Nazarbayev has congratulated the people of Kazakhstan on Orthodox Christmas.
Jewish community 'forced out' of Guatemalan village
A community of 230 Orthodox Jews began leaving the Guatemalan Indian village where they have lived for six years after claims of discrimination.
Kazakhstan goes ice-swimming in January
Lifeguards have shared tips and warnings about ice swimming.
Women's prayer tests ultra-Orthodox hold on Western Wall
The singing rises through the early-morning cool which still covers the esplanade in front of the Western Wall, the holiest site at which Jews can pray.
Nazarbayev attends Easter service in Uspensky Cathedral
Kazakhstan President Nursultan Nazarbayev visited Uspensky Cathedral, Kazakhstan’s major orthodox church, on Easter Sunday.
Syria Orthodox Easter marred by bishops in captivity
Syria's Greek Orthodox faithful bore a heavy cross on Friday as they marked the crucifixion of Christ, their country ravaged by two years of war and two of their bishops missing after being kidnapped by unknown gunmen.
Nazarbayev congratulates Kazakhstan residents on Easter
Kazakhstan President Nursultan Nazarbayev has congratulated the country’s Orthodox Christians on the Easter celebrated tomorrow.
Russian Church predicts good ties with new Pope
The Russian Orthodox Church expects that newly elected Pope Francis will foster positive relations between the two churches.
Orthodox cathedral and Sunday school to be erected in Astana's Left Bank
We told about this request to President Nazarbayev and received a positive reply: the Metropolitan of Astana and Kazakhstan.
Kazakhstan to have 3 days off for Orthodox Christmas
Religious holidays Kurban-ait and Orthodox Christmas are not considered official holidays, but are days off in Kazakhstan.
Russian Orthodox patriarch visits Holy Land
Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill was in Jerusalem on Friday for his first visit to the Holy Land since becoming head of the powerful church in 2009.
