BROOKLINE, MA (April 30, 2026) – On May 16, Hellenic College Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology will hold its 84th Commencement Ceremony where it will confer degrees upon nearly 60 undergraduate and graduate students. Honorary degrees will be bestowed upon two esteemed leaders whose contributions have shaped the life of the Church and…

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani hosted His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, Greek American leaders, and members of the Greek American Community at Gracie Mansion on May 5, 2026, for a reception marking Greek Independence Day. In his remarks, His Eminence expressed his gratitude and appreciation to Mayor Mamdani for his “personal, and the…

On Tuesday, 5 May, in the morning, His Eminence Metropolitan Kallinikos of Arta celebrated a memorial service at the Heroes’ Monument in Vourgareli for the victims of the bombing of the village. This was followed by the laying of wreaths by representatives of the authorities and local bodies. Brief historical account It was dawn on…

On Tuesday, 5 May, Prince Pavlos met with His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, on the occasion of His All-Holiness’ visit to Greece. Prince Pavlos wrote characteristically about his meeting with the Ecumenical Patriarch in a post: “Today I had the special honour and blessing to meet our Ecumenical Patriarch, His All-Holiness Bartholomew, shortly before his…

In the presence of His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew and His Beatitude Archbishop Ieronymos of Athens and All Greece, the ceremony was held for the proclamation of the former Vice President of the Greek Government and Emeritus Professor of Constitutional Law at the Law School of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Mr. Evangelos Venizelos, as…

The Holy Great Monastery of Vatopedi and the Holy Monastery of Simonopetra are organizing an International Theological Symposium titled: “In Memory and Honour of Elder Aimilianos of Simonos Petras A Witness to the Glory of God and a Guide in the Spirit” This international symposium will take place in Athens from May 8 to May…

“With the imposing phrase of Augustine of Hippo, ‘God gives the wind, but man must raise the sail,’ the President of the Hellenic Parliament, Mr. Nikitas Kaklamanis, welcomed on Tuesday, 5 May, at the Greek Parliament, His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, in a historic Special Session of the Plenary. The visit of the Primate of…

The Maliotis Cultural Center of Hellenic College Holy Cross, in collaboration with the Social Issues, Mass Media, and Education Studies Laboratory (S.I.M.M.E.S.L.) of the Department of Early Childhood Education of University of Ioannina, is organizing a major academic event highlighting the role of the Greek language within today’s new digital, social, and geopolitical realities. This…

In southwestern Tanzania, in the town of Makambako, the Orthodox faith is taking ever deeper root in the hearts of the people. The new parish of Saint George Karslidis, under the paternal care of His Eminence Metropolitan Agathonikos of Arusha, is experiencing remarkable growth. This parish stands as a beacon of Orthodoxy in the region….