Patriarch Cyril Speaks Against Legalism

Patriarch Kirill (Gundyayev) of Moscow has called on the clergy of the Russian Orthodox Church not to turn the Gospel into a system of rules and regulations that associate the Church in the people's mind "with a system of restrictions that...obscure the essence of the divine message." More here.

The Two Girls and the Monastery

Two girls in bikini after sunbathing decided to visit the church of a male monastery. At first they doubted that they could go there dressed like this, but finally they took the risk. In the monastery they immediately heard remarks regarding their appearance and one of the girls said: "I'm told we should cover our heads!"

This and other religiously inspired jokes from Interfax can be found here. The translations aren't always great, but you can usually get the gist of things :-).

Quote of the Day: St. Seraphim of Platina

Anyone who is attracted merely by glittering censors, incense and beautiful vestments, he, first of all, will fall down before Antichrist.