The Romanian Orthodox Church officially proclaimed sixteen newly canonized saints on Tuesday, during a historic ceremony at the Patriarchal Cathedral in Bucharest, attended by Patriarch Daniel and the members of the Holy Synod. The proclamation ceremony took place after the Divine Liturgy, marking the 100th anniversary of the Romanian Patriarchate. The event gathered members of…
The repeated seismic tremors in the southern Aegean Sea, centred on Santorini, have caused legitimate concerns among the residents of the island and the wider region. The local Shepherd, His Eminence Metropolitan Amphilochios of Thira, Amorgos and Isles, in his message to the faithful people, calls, among other things, for them to remain close to…
His Eminence Archbishop Makarios of Australia delivers an encouraging word in his video message via the Instagram social networking site. “Depression is like a storm,” he quotes and points out: “However, don’t forget that even the darkest storms eventually subside, leaving room for the sunlight to shine and the blue sky to be seen.” “Do…
His Eminence, Metropolitan Cleopas of Sweden and All Scandinavia, upon learning of the bloody attack that took place today at noon at Campus Risbergska Skolan, a Swedish language school for imigrants in the city of Örebro, Sweden, expresses his deepest sorrow through this message. The attack claimed the lives of at least 12 of our…
The Patriarchate of Jerusalem had the honor of welcoming His Excellency Mr. George Gerapetritis, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Hellenic Republic, on Monday, February 3, in a visit that reaffirmed the profound historical and spiritual ties between the Orthodox Church in the Holy Land and the Greek nation. Accompanied by a distinguished delegation, including…
On Monday, 3 February 2025, the newly appointed Consul General of the Federal Republic of Germany in Constantinople, Dr. Regine Grienberger, visited the headquarters of the Ecumenical Patriarchate. Dr. Grienberger was warmly received by His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, and they engaged in a lengthy and cordial discussion. Also present at the meeting were Mr….
On Sunday, 2 February 2025, His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew officiated during the Divine Liturgy which took place at venerable Patriarchal Church of Saint George the Great-Martyr, at the Phanar, on the occasion of the feast day of the Presentation of the Lord in the Temple. Also present for the Divine Liturgy where Their Eminences,…
On Saturday and Sunday, 1st and 2nd February 2025, the heart of Greek culture beat loudly in the capital city of Tasmania, Hobart. The songs and dances of the homeland, as well as the famous Greek cuisine, had their place of honour at the two-day traditional Greek Festival of the Greek Community of Tasmania. The…
On Sunday, 20th January / 2nd February 2025, the feast of Saint Euthymios the Great was celebrated at his holy Monastery, located in the Old City of Jerusalem and adjacent to the Holy Monastery of Panagia SaydaNaya. On this feast day, the Church commemorates that Saint Euthymios arrived in the Holy Land from Melitene in…