Stauropegial parishes
Rome
Stavropegial Church of the Holy Great Martyr Catherine Rector: Archimandrite Anthony (Sevryuk) Address: via del Lago Terrione 77/79, 00165 Roma www.stcaterina.org Tel./fax: +39 06 39915151 www.stcaterina.cerkov.ru e-mail, [ email protected]
Stavropegial Church of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker Rector: Archpriest Vyacheslav Bachin Address: via Palestro 69/71, 00185 Roma www.romasannicola.it Tel.: +39 06 4450729 +39 06 4450729 E-mail
Bari
Patriarchal Metochion in the name of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker Rector: Archpriest Andrey Boytsov Address: Corso Benedetto Croce, 130, 70125 Bari www.bargrad.com Tel.: +39 (080) 55-749-33 +39 (080) 55-749-33 , + 39 + 39 (mobile) – secretariat, +39 (080) 55-749-34 (fax)
History of Christianity
Surely, many remember from the history course that the Christian religion originated in Ancient Rome a little over two thousand years ago and was the religion of slaves and beggars. Most likely, it was in her that they sought solace for themselves.
The Romans were pagans, and their gods, beautiful in face and figure, were cruel, treacherous and hypocritical. No one ever spoke about mercy; Jupiter and Juno, Ares and Venus acted like mere mortals, and the worst of them: they lied, killed, took revenge and committed adultery.
The cruel gods demanded victims and complete submission. It was at this time that the Messiah appeared - the one who taught goodness and mercy, love and obedience. The first Christians gathered in the catacombs and secretly preached the teachings of Christ.
In the history of the Christian religion there are many descriptions of the torment that Christians suffered from the pagans - the Romans. They were crucified on the cross, like Jesus, given over to wild animals, starved and stoned to death, but the first Christians were firm and unshakable in their faith.
After some time, the government realized all the benefits of the new religion, because it taught slaves to obey their masters, not to resist evil, but to be submissive to their master, and to expect reward in the Kingdom of Heaven. Thus, religion came out of the catacombs into the wider world, and very quickly began to spread throughout Europe.
History of Catholic Christianity
In 1054, the Christian Church split into two branches: the Orthodox (correct faith) with its center in Constantinople, and the Catholic (worldwide) with its center in the city of Rome.
In addition, shortly before the partition, the theological state of the Vatican was formed; these lands were granted by Pepin the Short, king of the Frankish Empire, to the head of the Christian church.
The Vatican is still the center of Catholicism today; it houses the residence of the Pope - the head of the Catholic Church, God's vicar on earth.
Today, almost all Italians are considered believers, professing the Catholic faith. According to statistics – 96%.
Although not all of them constantly visit churches and comply with all canonical requirements. Only 15% of believers are churchgoers, and residents of rural areas are much more religious than residents of cities.
Although, according to the Constitution, religion is separated from the state and the country is secular, nevertheless, it is Catholicism that has a huge influence on all aspects of the political, social, and spiritual life of the country.
At the same time, the Vatican is a powerful force and has enormous material wealth and influences the minds of not only the inhabitants of Italy, but also the whole world.
What is “Catholic Action”?
There is a strong organization in Italy called Catholic Action. Its main task is educational activities: how to raise children in the light of the Catholic religion, what literature to read, what films to watch, how to build relationships in the family, and to promote video and media materials approved by the church.
In addition, the organization monitors the activities of non-Catholic trade unions and regulates the strike activities of its workers.
In Italy, even in public schools, the Law of God is taught, and it is taught, of course, by priests who have enormous influence over their students, especially in rural areas.
Speaking about the influence of religion on the secular life of the country, one cannot fail to note its influence on politics. Thus, Pope John XX111, for example, proclaimed to the whole world that he considered the most important task of the Catholic Church to be the struggle for peace throughout the world.
The main Catholic cathedral in Italy is the Roman Basilica of St. Peter, striking in its power and beauty. On bright Easter and Christmas days, all the cathedrals and temples of Italy are full of both believers and tourists from all over the world.
Parishes of the Russian Orthodox Church in Italy
Ancona
Community in honor of the Pochaev Icon of the Mother of God Address: via Valleniano 70, Ancona Divine services are held on Sundays and holidays
Bergamo
Parish in honor of the Vladimir Icon of the Mother of God Rector: priest Oleg Podryachik Address: piazza Sant'Anna 1 Divine services are held on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays
Bologna
Parish in honor of St. Basil the Great Rector: Hieromonk Seraphim (Valeriani) Address: via Sant'Isaia, 35, 40123 Bologna www.bolognaortodossa.it E-mail
Parish in honor of the Intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary Rector: Archpriest Trifon Bulat Address: Via Saragozza, 2. Cap 40135, Bologna Divine services are held on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays
Brescia
Parish in honor of the Descent of the Holy Spirit Rector: Archimandrite Vladimir (Porubin) Address: Chiesa Santi Cosma e Damiano, Via Cairoli 23, Brescia Divine services are held on Sundays and holidays
Community in honor of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker Address: via San Faustino 36, Brescia Divine services are held on Sundays and holidays
Biella
Community of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Address: via Tripoli 21, Biella Services are held on Saturdays and the third Sunday of every month
Varese
Parish in honor of St. blgv. Grand Duke Alexander Nevsky Rector: Priest Vladimir Khomenko Address: via Milazzo 15, Varese www.pravoslavievarese.org
Venice
Parish in honor of the Holy Myrrh-Bearing Women Rector: Archpriest Alexy Yastrebov Address: Campo San Zandegolà, 1, Santa Croce, Venezia Tel.: +393384753739 +393384753739 www.pravoslavie.it
Verona
Parish in honor of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker Rector: Archpriest Sergius Dmitriev Address: Vicolo San Salvatore Vecchio, 9 Verona Tel.: +393288017059 +393288017059 e-mail
Parish in honor of All Saints Rector: priest Oleg Pirtu Address: Chiesa S. Antonio, Via A. Manzoni - San Martino Buon Albergo Divine services are held on Saturdays and Sundays
Genoa
Parish in honor of the Transfiguration of the Lord Rector: Priest John La Michela Address: Chiesa alla salita della Seta 3r - Genova Divine services are held on Saturdays and Sundays
Domodossola
Community of the Holy Trinity Address: via Paolo Silva 1, Domodossola Services are held weekly on Saturdays
Imola
Parish in honor of the saints of Equal Apostles. Tsars Constantine and Helena Rector: Archpriest Sergius Popescu Address: Piazza della Conciliazione, 3 – Imola Divine services are held on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays
Cagliari
Parish in honor of St. Savva the Sanctified Rector: Priest Mikhail Povalyaev Address: via del Duomo, 23, Cagliari 09124 www.san-saba.org Divine services are held on Saturdays and Sundays
Cantu
Community in honor of St. Anthony the Great Address: via D'Averio 20 Divine services are held on the third Sunday of every month
Castrovillari
Parish of St. John of Kronstadt rector: priest Giovanni Capparelli Address: Palazzo Gallo - Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II - 87012 Castrovillari (CS) Tel.: +393473400419 www.arberiaortodossa.blogspot.it E-mail
Catania
Parish in honor of the holy martyr Agathia Rector: priest Apollinarius Simonovich Address: Piazza Spirito Santo, chiesa San Leone; www.ortodossiainsicilia.it
Como
Community in honor of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul Rector: priest Alexio Carpineanu Address: Via Castelnuovo 1, Como 22100 www.bisericacomo.22web.org Email tel: +393899372675+393899372675 Divine services are held every Sunday
Community of the Dormition of the Blessed Virgin Mary Address: piazza San Rocco 1, Como Divine services are held every Sunday www.como.prihod.ru
Crema
Community in honor of St. Great Martyr and Healer Panteleimon Address: via Civerchi 6 Crema Divine services are held on Sundays and Wednesdays
Lecco
Community in honor of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker via Seminario 35, Lecco Divine services are held on Sundays and holidays www.lecco.prihod.ru
Marrubiu
Parish in honor of the Icon of the Mother of God “Quick to Hear” Rector: Priest Joseph Pino Address: via Napoli 182, Marrubbiu, Sardegna Divine services are held on Saturdays and Sundays www.marrubiu.cerkov.ru
Merano
Parish in honor of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker Rector: Hegumen Alexy (Nikonorov) Address: Via Schaffer, 21 39012 Merano (BZ) www.italy.orthodoxy.ru e-mail
Milan
Parish of St. Ambrose of Milan Rector: Archimandrite Ambrose (Makar) Address: Largo Corsia dei Servi, 4 – 20122 – Milano www.ortodossa-ambrogio.org e-mail
Parish in honor of Saints Sergius, Seraphim and Vincent Rector: Archimandrite Dimitri (Fantini) Address: via Giulini, angolo via Porlezza, Milano www.ortodossia.info
Modena
Parish in honor of All Saints Rector: Archpriest George Arletti Address: piazza Liberazione, Quartiere Modena Est, 41100, Modena Divine services are held on Saturdays and Sundays www.modena.cerkov.ru
Naples
Parish in the name of the Holy Apostle Andrew the First-Called Rector: Archpriest Igor Vyzhanov Address: Via Leopoldo Rodino', 20, 80138, Napoli Tel.: +39 www.santandrea.ru
Novara
Parish in honor of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker Rector: Hieromonk Theophilos (Barbieri) Address: via C. Magnani Ricotti 25 – 28100 Novara (NO) www.ortodossia.info Email
Novellara
Parish in honor of the Most Holy Trinity Rector: priest Gennady Popadiuk Address: via Cavour, 10\1 Novellara Divine services are held on Sundays
Padua
Parish in honor of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Rector: Archpriest Vasily Shestovsky Address: via SS.Fabiano e Sebastiano, 134 Padova Divine services are held on Sundays and holidays www.padova.cerkov.ru
Pesaro
Parish in honor of the Most Holy Trinity Rector: Priest Vyacheslav Tukan Address: chiesa san Giovanni Battista, via Paseri 98 Pesaro Tel.: +393278611852 Divine services are held on Sundays and holidays www.pesaro.cerkov.ru
Perugia
Parish in honor of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Rector: priest Nikolai Dragutan Address: via Monteripido 2, Perugia Divine services are held on Sundays www.perugia.cerkov.ru
Pescara
Parish in honor of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Rector: Archpriest Vyacheslav Safonov Address: Montesilvano, via Vestino 9 Divine services are held on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays www.pescarahram.org
Pistoia
Parish in honor of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Rector: Abbot Andrey (Wade) Address: Via di Ripalta, 251100 Pistoia www.sanmamante.org e-mail
Piacenza
Parish in honor of the Three Saints Rector: Archpriest Gregory Catan Address: Chiesa San Eustachio, via del Consiglio 9, Piacenza Divine services are held on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays www.piacenza.cerkov.ru
Ravenna
Parish in honor of the Intercession of the Most Holy Theotokos Rector: Hieromonk Seraphim (Valeriani) Address: via Candiano 33 angolo piazza d'Armi – Ravenna www.ravenna.cerkov.ru
Rovereto
Parish in the name of the Holy Archangels Michael and Gabriel Rector: Archpriest John Grebenosu Address: Chiesa S. Antonio, Via R. Zotti, 1-A Rovereto (TN) 38068 Tel.: +393891666643; +393455139131 www.ortodoxtrento.com E-mail
Taranto
Parish in honor of the Intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary Rector: Archpriest Anthony Lotti Address: via Vittorio Veneto 55, Francavilla Fontana Divine services are held on Saturdays and Sundays www.taranto.cerkov.ru
Treviso
Parish in honor of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker Rector: Priest Ioan Ciobanu Address: Chiesa Sant'Agostino, Via S. Agostino 36, 31100 Treviso (TV) Services are held on Saturdays and Sundays
Trento
Parish in the name of the Holy Blessed Xenia of St. Petersburg Rector: Archpriest John Grebenosu Address: Chiesa S. Antonio, Via R. Zotti, 1-A / 38068 Rovereto (TN) Divine services are held on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays www.trento.cerkov.ru
Parish in honor of the Entry into the Temple of the Blessed Virgin Mary Address: vicolo San Martino 6, Trento Divine services are held once or twice a month on Sundays www.prihodtrento.cerkov.ru
Turin
Parish in the name of St. Maximus, Bishop of Turin Rector: Abbot Ambrose (Cassinasco) Address: Strada Val San Martino 7 - 10131 Torino www.ortodossiatorino.net E-mail
Parish in honor of the Resurrection of Christ Parish address: via Galileo Galilei, 15 Torino (Moncaglieri) Parish rector: Archpriest George Ursache
Udine
Parish in honor of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross Rector: Archpriest Vladimir Melnichuk Address: via Ellero, angolo viale Ungheria, Udine https://nostrachiesa.ucoz.com/
