Romania Prepares for the March for Life

Romania is preparing for its first large-scale Marches for Life, which will be held in the cities of Bucharest, Timisoara, and Satu Mare on the new style afterfeast of the Annunciation this coming Saturday. Although a predominantly Orthodox Christian nation Romania has the highest abortion rate in the European Union and the second highest in Europe. More here.

"Eastern Orthodox Believers Hit the Streets"

The Washington Post has a great article about yesterday's March for Life and the participation of Metropolitan Jonah (Paffhausen) of Washington and other hierarchs of the American Orthodox Church. The article can be found here. Hat tip to Byzantine Texas for posting this!