On September 23, 2026, the World Evangelical Alliance celebrated its 180th anniversary through two online Zoom meetings. Hundreds of participants from over 20 countries joined the event, which highlighted the organization's history since its founding in London in 1846. General Secretary Rev. Botrus Mansour opened the gatherings, emphasizing unity amidst cultural diversity. The alliance, representing more than 650 million Christians in 160 countries, also introduced a new website and discussed its Call 33 initiative. Godfrey Yogaraja, chair of the International Council, described the group as a global voice for evangelicals. The outlet Protestant.ru reported on these developments.
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Evangelical Christians in Russia participated in a TASS press conference in Vladivostok marking the 150th anniversary of the Synodal Bible translation. The event included officials from Primorsky Krai, representatives of the Russian Bible Society, and academics from Far Eastern Federal University. Bishop Andrey Manzhosov emphasized the translation's role as a common platform for interconfessional dialogue. Participants discussed the text's impact on Russian culture, translation into indigenous languages, and theological education. The conference highlighted the Synodal version's ability to bridge different Christian traditions through a shared linguistic foundation.
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On September 30, 2026, Marina Matievskaya, head of the ROSKhVE Department of Sustainable Development, attended the Interfaith Conference 'Mercy in Russia' in Moscow. Held at the House of Russian Abroad, the event was organized by the Moscow Muftiat to mark the Year of Unity of Peoples of Russia. Matievskaya read a message from ROSKhVE leader Sergei Ryakhovsky, emphasizing mercy as a core religious principle. The conference featured speakers including Muftir Albir Krganov, who highlighted aid for special military operation participants. Representatives of traditional religions shared experiences on social service and charitable projects.
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