Monday, 11 January 2016

Moscow, Russia - The Christmas of Mercy in the Orthodox world

Also in the countries where the Orthodox liturgical calendar follows the Julian one, where Christmas is celebrated on January 7th, the Community of Sant'Egidio has prepared the lunches of Mercy. 

In the picture the Christmas lunch held in Moscow, in the church of the Dormition of the Virgin.

Friday, 8 January 2016

Liege, Belgium - Integration, at the School of Peace

Let's celebrate together at the School of Peace of the Community of Sant'Egidio in Liege! 

In a Belgium tempted by the clash of civilizations a sighted and winning answer is to bet on the integration, to build bridges and encounter opportunities.

Thursday, 7 January 2016

Kiev, Ukraine - Even in times of war Mercy is manifest

Today, on January 7, most of the Orthodox churches celebrate Christmas. As it happens in Kiev too. 

2000 years ago, at the time of the Caesars and the Herodes, the mercy of God has been manifested in the littleness. So, in these times of war for Ukraine, the Community of Sant'Egidio is close to the weakest and the neediest.