The Alaafin of Oyo’s Coronation: Catch The Exciting Highights of Goldberg’s 46th Golden Celebration

The coronation of the 46th Alaafin of Oyo, His Imperial Majesty, ‘Iku Baba Yeye’, Oba Abimbola Owoade was a historic milestone for the Oyo Kingdom, and the Goldberg’s royal after-party was the ultimate jewel in the crown—an extraordinary celebration seamlessly blending tradition and contemporary flair into a golden festivity worthy of its royal heritage. As…

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Russian Synod condemns new law banning Estonian Orthodox Christian Church

Moscow, April 11, 2025 Photo: narvanews.com      The Holy Synod of the Russian Orthodox Church issued a statement yesterday condemning the recently adopted bill that effectively bans the Estonian Orthodox Christian Church. The legislation, passed in its third reading by Estonia’s Parliament on April 9, requires the Church and Pükhtitsa Monastery to sever their canonical…

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Patriarch Kirill appeals to world leaders over ban of Estonian Orthodox Christian Church

Moscow, April 14, 2025 Photo: rbk.ru      Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia sent an appeal to multiple religious and political leaders last week concerning the Estonian Parliament’s adoption of a law banning the Estonian Orthodox Christian Church. Legislators adopted amendments to the Law on Churches and Congregations Parliament adopts law on banning Estonian…

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BN Book Review: Grief’s First Kiss Is an Avalanche by Wendy Okeke | Review by Roseline Mgbodichimma

The process of navigating grief is not black and white. Through Wendy Okeke’s delicious use of language, metaphors and vivid imagery, and her colourful cover, we are drawn into a poetic world that portrays loss as an unpredictable, inevitable and deeply human occurrence. While grieving is painful, it also serves as a powerful reminder of…

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Persecuted Estonian Church and Pükhtitsa Monastery appeal to U.S. religious freedom commission

Tallinn, April 11, 2025 Pükhtitsa Monastery. Photo: puhtitsa.ee      Representatives of the Estonian Orthodox Christian Church and the Holy Dormition-Pükhtitsa Monastery submitted an official appeal to the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) yesterday, calling for a response to the religious persecution being carried out by the state. Estonian Parliament adopted amendments to the…

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