In an atmosphere of spiritual joy, the enthronement of the new Abbot, Archimandrite of the Ecumenical Throne, Father Meletios, took place on Sunday evening, 9 February 2025, in the Katholikon of the Holy Patriarchal and Stavropegic Monastery of Saint Irene Chrysovalantou in Astoria, USA. The enthronement was conducted by His Eminence Archbishop Nikitas of Thyateira…

His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew has sent a congratulatory letter to the newly elected President of the Hellenic Republic, Konstantinos Tasoulas, extending his warmest wishes on his appointment to the country’s highest state office. In his message, the Ecumenical Patriarch expressed his confidence in President Tasoulas’ ability to fulfill his high duties for the prosperity…

His Beatitude John X, Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Antioch and All the East, received His Eminence, the Most Reverend Gregorios Khoury, Metropolitan of Homs and dependencies, at the Patriarchal headquarters in Damascus. His Beatitude was briefed by His Eminence on the situation of the archdiocese. The meeting was an opportunity for a broad discussion on…

The parish of St. Haralambos in Templestowe marked the Patronal Feast of their beloved patron saint with services on Sunday, February 9th, and Monday, February 10th. His Grace Bishop Kyriakos of Melbourne presided over the celebrations, which included Vespers, Matins, and the Hierarchical Divine Liturgy. On Sunday evening, the faithful gathered for the Vesperal service,…

On Wednesday, 30th January / 12th February 2025, the memory of the Three Hierarchs—Basil the Great, Gregory the Theologian, and John Chrysostom—was celebrated by the Patriarchate at the Holy Trinity Church on the Hill of Holy Zion, in the building which also houses the Patriarchal Seminary School of Zion. This shared feast of the Three…

On Sunday morning, 9 February 2025, with the blessing of His Eminence Archbishop Makarios of Australia, His Grace Bishop Iakovos of Miletoupolis presided over Matins and the Hierarchical Divine Liturgy at Holy Cross Monastery in Mangrove Mountain. Before the dismissal of the Divine Liturgy, His Grace spoke on the profound significance of the Liturgy, which…

On Sunday, 9 February, the Greek Orthodox Pastoral Health Care Network Australia in Sydney, commenced its year’s activities with the service of the Sacrament of Holy Unction which took place at the Cathedral of the Annunciation of Our Lady in Sydney, and was presided over by His Eminence Archbishop Makarios of Australia. His Eminence presided…

Your Beatitude, Metropolitan Epiphaniy of Kyiv and All Ukraine, Reverend Hierarchs and Clergy, Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Last evening, together with Archons of the Order of Saint Andrew, we received Your Beatitude at a dinner celebrating Your presence in the United States. Today, with much joy and anticipation, we receive You here at the…

On Saturday, 1st February 2025, during the Divine Liturgy at the Cathedral of the Dormition of the Theotokos in Wood Green, His Eminence Archbishop Nikitas of Thyateira and Great Britain ordained Deacon Gregory-Palamas Florides to the Holy Priesthood. The ordination took place amidst a congregation of clergy and faithful, marking a significant moment for the…