The Church today venerates the memory of Kallinikos, the Martyr of Asia Minor.  

According to a recent tradition, the feast of the Equal-to-the-Apostles St. Vladimir the Great and the anniversary of the Baptism of Rus’ were festively celebrated with a Baptismal Divine Liturgy in the Neman River in Belarus.   The service was celebrated by Archpriest Anatoly Gerasimuk, the head of the local deanery, and other local clergy…

The World Council of Churches (WCC) recognized the International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC) as a specialized ministry partner. This recognition as a specialized ministry is the culmination of a long and productive relationship focused on service. Since its inception, IOCC has collaborated with the WCC on various emergency relief initiatives. IOCC shares with the WCC…

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On Monday afternoon, 13/26 July 2021, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Cyprus and his entourage visited the Church of the Holy Sepulchre while on a national mission in Israel. The Minister was received by His Beatitude our Father and Patriarch of Jerusalem Theophilos and Hagiotaphite Fathers, His Eminence Geronda Sacristan Archbishop Isidoros of Hierapolis…

According to an announcement by the Ecumenical Patriarchate on Wednesday, a November visit by Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I to Cuba and Guatemala has been canceled, with the Patriarchal see referring to technical reasons as necessitating the cancellation.

The Metropolitan of Fthiotida, His Eminence Simeon, this week visited several cathedrals and monasteries in the south-central prefecture of Fthiotida, on the occasion of Tuesday’s feast day of Panteleimon, the Great Martyr & Healer. His Eminence officiated at the Archieratical Vespers at the celebrating cathedral of St. Panteleimon at the Metropolis-run elderly home in the…

The Patriarch of the Serbian Orthodox Church, His Beatitude Porfirije, this week received numerous congratulations from Orthodox Primates and hierarchs from around the world on the occasion of his 60th birthday. Αmong the messages he received were from the Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople, His All Holiness Bartholomew I, Patriarch Kirill, of Moscow and All Russia,…

Cyprus’ Minister of Foreign Affairs and his associates on Monday visited the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem, on the sidelines of an official visit to Israel and talks with Israeli officials. Minister Nikos Christodoulides was received by His Beatitude, the Patriarch of Jerusalem Theophilos, who was accompanied by Hagiotaphite Fathers and hierarchs of…