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The first Advent

The first Advent

30.11.2025, Tallinn. Christmas tree lights at the St Nicholas Church in Tallinn's Old Town were ceremonially switched on, to mark the start of Advent. Photo: Martin Pedaja / Postimees

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The first Advent

The first Advent

30.11.2025, Tallinn. Christmas tree lights at the St Nicholas Church in Tallinn's Old Town were ceremonially switched on, to mark the start of Advent. Photo: Martin Pedaja / Postimees

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St Nicolas Church Illustrations - Ghent

St Nicolas Church Illustrations - Ghent

The St. Nicholas Church also called Saint Nicholas’ Church is captured on a sunny day in Ghent, Belgium, on October 28, 2025. Located in the city center next to Korenmarkt Square (Wheat Market), the building is a Roman Catholic church and one of the oldest landmarks in the city. Inside, the famous organ built by French organ maker Aristide Cavaille-Coll became operational again this year, in 2025, after being last played in 1961. Photo by Robin Psaila/ABACAPRESS.COM

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St Nicolas Church Illustrations - Ghent

St Nicolas Church Illustrations - Ghent

The St. Nicholas Church also called Saint Nicholas’ Church is captured on a sunny day in Ghent, Belgium, on October 28, 2025. Located in the city center next to Korenmarkt Square (Wheat Market), the building is a Roman Catholic church and one of the oldest landmarks in the city. Inside, the famous organ built by French organ maker Aristide Cavaille-Coll became operational again this year, in 2025, after being last played in 1961. Photo by Robin Psaila/ABACAPRESS.COM

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St Nicolas Church Illustrations - Ghent

St Nicolas Church Illustrations - Ghent

The St. Nicholas Church also called Saint Nicholas’ Church is captured on a sunny day in Ghent, Belgium, on October 28, 2025. Located in the city center next to Korenmarkt Square (Wheat Market), the building is a Roman Catholic church and one of the oldest landmarks in the city. Inside, the famous organ built by French organ maker Aristide Cavaille-Coll became operational again this year, in 2025, after being last played in 1961. Photo by Robin Psaila/ABACAPRESS.COM

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St Nicolas Church Illustrations - Ghent

St Nicolas Church Illustrations - Ghent

The St. Nicholas Church also called Saint Nicholas’ Church is captured on a sunny day in Ghent, Belgium, on October 28, 2025. Located in the city center next to Korenmarkt Square (Wheat Market), the building is a Roman Catholic church and one of the oldest landmarks in the city. Inside, the famous organ built by French organ maker Aristide Cavaille-Coll became operational again this year, in 2025, after being last played in 1961. Photo by Robin Psaila/ABACAPRESS.COM

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St Nicolas Church Illustrations - Ghent

St Nicolas Church Illustrations - Ghent

The St. Nicholas Church also called Saint Nicholas’ Church is captured on a sunny day in Ghent, Belgium, on October 28, 2025. Located in the city center next to Korenmarkt Square (Wheat Market), the building is a Roman Catholic church and one of the oldest landmarks in the city. Inside, the famous organ built by French organ maker Aristide Cavaille-Coll became operational again this year, in 2025, after being last played in 1961. Photo by Robin Psaila/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Greece: Wildfire Erupts in Laconia, Very High Fire Risk Continues in Peloponnese

Wildfires raged in several places in the Peloponnese peninsula in southern Greece, where a very high risk of forest fires is still predicted. On Monday, June 23, a wildfire erupted in the agricultural forest area in Karavostasi, Laconia, prompting residents to be on alert.

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Christmas Mass at Church of St Nicholas in Kyiv

Christmas Mass at Church of St Nicholas in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 25, 2024 - Parish rector David Omietsinski conducts the Christmas Mass at the Roman Catholic Church of St Nicholas in Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Christmas Mass at Church of St Nicholas in Kyiv

Christmas Mass at Church of St Nicholas in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 25, 2024 - Choir members hold music scores during the Christmas Mass at the Roman Catholic Church of St Nicholas in Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Christmas Mass at Church of St Nicholas in Kyiv

Christmas Mass at Church of St Nicholas in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 25, 2024 - Devotees attend the Christmas Mass at the Roman Catholic Church of St Nicholas in Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Christmas Mass at Church of St Nicholas in Kyiv

Christmas Mass at Church of St Nicholas in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 25, 2024 - A musician plays the pipe organ during the Christmas Mass at the Roman Catholic Church of St Nicholas in Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Christmas Mass at Church of St Nicholas in Kyiv

Christmas Mass at Church of St Nicholas in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 25, 2024 - Parish rector David Omietsinski conducts the Christmas Mass at the Roman Catholic Church of St Nicholas in Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Christmas Mass at Church of St Nicholas in Kyiv

Christmas Mass at Church of St Nicholas in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 25, 2024 - The nativity scene is at the Roman Catholic Church of St Nicholas in Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Christmas Mass at Church of St Nicholas in Kyiv

Christmas Mass at Church of St Nicholas in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 25, 2024 - Young men assist during the Christmas Mass at the Roman Catholic Church of St Nicholas in Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Christmas Mass at Church of St Nicholas in Kyiv

Christmas Mass at Church of St Nicholas in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 25, 2024 - The copies of Christian songs are pictured during the Christmas Mass at the Roman Catholic Church of St Nicholas in Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Christmas Mass at Church of St Nicholas in Kyiv

Christmas Mass at Church of St Nicholas in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 25, 2024 - Parish choir members sing during the Christmas Mass at the Roman Catholic Church of St Nicholas in Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Christmas Mass at Church of St Nicholas in Kyiv

Christmas Mass at Church of St Nicholas in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 25, 2024 - The nativity scene is at the Roman Catholic Church of St Nicholas in Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Christmas Mass at Church of St Nicholas in Kyiv

Christmas Mass at Church of St Nicholas in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 25, 2024 - Parish rector David Omietsinski conducts the Christmas Mass at the Roman Catholic Church of St Nicholas in Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Christmas Mass at Church of St Nicholas in Kyiv

Christmas Mass at Church of St Nicholas in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 25, 2024 - Priests conduct the Christmas Mass at the Roman Catholic Church of St Nicholas in Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Christmas Mass at Church of St Nicholas in Kyiv

Christmas Mass at Church of St Nicholas in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 25, 2024 - A man holds a girl during the Christmas Mass at the Roman Catholic Church of St Nicholas in Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Christmas Mass at Church of St Nicholas in Kyiv

Christmas Mass at Church of St Nicholas in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 25, 2024 - Parish rector David Omietsinski conducts the Christmas Mass at the Roman Catholic Church of St Nicholas in Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Christmas Mass at Church of St Nicholas in Kyiv

Christmas Mass at Church of St Nicholas in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 25, 2024 - Devotees attend the Christmas Mass at the Roman Catholic Church of St Nicholas in Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Christmas Mass at Church of St Nicholas in Kyiv

Christmas Mass at Church of St Nicholas in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 25, 2024 - A woman prays during the Christmas Mass at the Roman Catholic Church of St Nicholas in Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Christmas Mass at Church of St Nicholas in Kyiv

Christmas Mass at Church of St Nicholas in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 25, 2024 - Parish rector David Omietsinski conducts the Christmas Mass at the Roman Catholic Church of St Nicholas in Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Christmas Mass at Church of St Nicholas in Kyiv

Christmas Mass at Church of St Nicholas in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 25, 2024 - Parish rector David Omietsinski conducts the Christmas Mass at the Roman Catholic Church of St Nicholas in Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Christmas Mass at Church of St Nicholas in Kyiv

Christmas Mass at Church of St Nicholas in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 25, 2024 - The Christmas Mass is underway at the Roman Catholic Church of St Nicholas in Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Christmas Mass at Church of St Nicholas in Kyiv

Christmas Mass at Church of St Nicholas in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 25, 2024 - The Christmas Mass is underway at the Roman Catholic Church of St Nicholas in Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Christmas Mass at Church of St Nicholas in Kyiv

Christmas Mass at Church of St Nicholas in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 25, 2024 - Parish rector David Omietsinski conducts the Christmas Mass at the Roman Catholic Church of St Nicholas in Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Tower cranes in Kyiv

Tower cranes in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - JUNE 10, 2024 - A tower crane is pictured near St. Nicholas Roman Catholic Church, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Tower cranes in Kyiv

Tower cranes in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - JUNE 10, 2024 - A tower crane is pictured near St. Nicholas Roman Catholic Church, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Press conference "50 days until return of St. Nicholas Church to parish " in Kyiv

Press conference "50 days until return of St. Nicholas Church to parish " in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - MARCH 12, 2024 - The building of the St. Nicholas Church, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Press conference "50 days until return of St. Nicholas Church to parish " in Kyiv

Press conference "50 days until return of St. Nicholas Church to parish " in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - MARCH 12, 2024 - Fragment of sculptural composition on the facade of the St. Nicholas Church, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Press conference "50 days until return of St. Nicholas Church to parish " in Kyiv

Press conference "50 days until return of St. Nicholas Church to parish " in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - MARCH 12, 2024 - The building of the St. Nicholas Church, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Press conference "50 days until return of St. Nicholas Church to parish " in Kyiv

Press conference "50 days until return of St. Nicholas Church to parish " in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - MARCH 12, 2024 - Fragment of sculptural composition on the facade of the St. Nicholas Church, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Press conference "50 days until return of St. Nicholas Church to parish " in Kyiv

Press conference "50 days until return of St. Nicholas Church to parish " in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - MARCH 12, 2024 - People pray on the premises of the St. Nicholas Church, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Press conference "50 days until return of St. Nicholas Church to parish " in Kyiv

Press conference "50 days until return of St. Nicholas Church to parish " in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - MARCH 12, 2024 - The building of the St. Nicholas Church, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Press conference "50 days until return of St. Nicholas Church to parish " in Kyiv

Press conference "50 days until return of St. Nicholas Church to parish " in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - MARCH 12, 2024 - Bishop of Odesa-Simferopol Diocese Stanislav Shyrokoradiuk (C) speaks during the press conference "50 days until the return of St. Nicholas Church to the parish ", Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Press conference "50 days until return of St. Nicholas Church to parish " in Kyiv

Press conference "50 days until return of St. Nicholas Church to parish " in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - MARCH 12, 2024 - A woman prays on the premises of the St. Nicholas Church, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Press conference "50 days until return of St. Nicholas Church to parish " in Kyiv

Press conference "50 days until return of St. Nicholas Church to parish " in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - MARCH 12, 2024 - Head of the Department of Approvals and Permits of the Ministry of Culture and Information Policy of Ukraine Nataliia Voitseshchuk, researcher and religious scholar Liudmyla Fylypovych, Doctor of Theology, rector of St. Nicholas Parish in Kyiv Father Pavlo Vyshkovskyi and Bishop of Odesa-Simferopol Diocese Stanislav Shyrokoradiuk, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Press conference "50 days until return of St. Nicholas Church to parish " in Kyiv

Press conference "50 days until return of St. Nicholas Church to parish " in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - MARCH 12, 2024 - A sculpture on the premises of the St. Nicholas Church, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Press conference "50 days until return of St. Nicholas Church to parish " in Kyiv

Press conference "50 days until return of St. Nicholas Church to parish " in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - MARCH 12, 2024 - Sculptural composition on the facade of the St. Nicholas Church, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Press conference "50 days until return of St. Nicholas Church to parish " in Kyiv

Press conference "50 days until return of St. Nicholas Church to parish " in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - MARCH 12, 2024 - Bishop of Odesa-Simferopol Diocese Stanislav Shyrokoradiuk speaks during the press conference "50 days until the return of St. Nicholas Church to the parish ", Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Press conference "50 days until return of St. Nicholas Church to parish " in Kyiv

Press conference "50 days until return of St. Nicholas Church to parish " in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - MARCH 12, 2024 - Bishop of Odesa-Simferopol Diocese Stanislav Shyrokoradiuk is pictured during the press conference "50 days until the return of St. Nicholas Church to the parish ", Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Press conference "50 days until return of St. Nicholas Church to parish " in Kyiv

Press conference "50 days until return of St. Nicholas Church to parish " in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - MARCH 12, 2024 - Parishioner of St. Nicholas parish Jozef Dobrowolski is pictured during the press conference "50 days until the return of St. Nicholas Church to the parish ", Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Press conference "50 days until return of St. Nicholas Church to parish " in Kyiv

Press conference "50 days until return of St. Nicholas Church to parish " in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - MARCH 12, 2024 - Doctor of Theology, rector of St. Nicholas Parish in Kyiv Father Pavlo Vyshkovskyi is pictured during the press conference "50 days until the return of St. Nicholas Church to the parish ", Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Press conference "50 days until return of St. Nicholas Church to parish " in Kyiv

Press conference "50 days until return of St. Nicholas Church to parish " in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - MARCH 12, 2024 - Doctor of Theology, rector of St. Nicholas Parish in Kyiv Father Pavlo Vyshkovskyi is pictured during the press conference "50 days until the return of St. Nicholas Church to the parish ", Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Press conference "50 days until return of St. Nicholas Church to parish " in Kyiv

Press conference "50 days until return of St. Nicholas Church to parish " in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - MARCH 12, 2024 - Parishioner of St. Nicholas parish Jozef Dobrowolski is pictured during the press conference "50 days until the return of St. Nicholas Church to the parish ", Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Press conference "50 days until return of St. Nicholas Church to parish " in Kyiv

Press conference "50 days until return of St. Nicholas Church to parish " in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - MARCH 12, 2024 - Head of the Department of Approvals and Permits of the Ministry of Culture and Information Policy of Ukraine Nataliia Voitseshchuk, researcher and religious scholar Liudmyla Fylypovych, Doctor of Theology, rector of St. Nicholas Parish in Kyiv Father Pavlo Vyshkovskyi, Bishop of Odesa-Simferopol Diocese Stanislav Shyrokoradiuk and parishioner of St. Nicholas parish Jozef Dobrowolski (L to R) are pictured during the press conference "50 days until the return of St. Nicholas Church to the parish ", Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Press conference "50 days until return of St. Nicholas Church to parish " in Kyiv

Press conference "50 days until return of St. Nicholas Church to parish " in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - MARCH 12, 2024 - Head of the Department of Approvals and Permits of the Ministry of Culture and Information Policy of Ukraine Nataliia Voitseshchuk is pictured during the press conference "50 days until the return of St. Nicholas Church to the parish ", Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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