The St. John of Damascus Institute of Theology stands in the vicinity of the Patriarchal Monastery of Our Lady of Balamand, in a continuation of a long Antiochian tradition of spirituality and education over the centuries. In past times, numerous monasteries flourished around the Metropolises of the Antiochian See. Each monastery and convent gathered a…

9TH OCTOBER-HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY UGANDA. As we glorify God and celebrate the 58 years of independance as a Nation, apart from the neccesity of hard work for Economic growth and stability, as Ugandans we ought to also focus on becoming more civilised people/individuals, being more human, and the Church is here giving the answer and…

In an interview with reporter Natalia Dandolou for the Orthodoxia News Agency, the Cypriote EMP Kostas Mavridis condemns the‘ cultural genocide’ taking place in the Occupied Territories, involving the systematic destruction of Christian monuments and churches, damage to churches and historic pilgrimage sites, and the erection of new, imposing mosques. Mr. Mavridis is also Chair…

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The Holy Synod of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, wanting to strengthen the role of the largest Eparchy of the Mother Church with a new vision and a new Charter suitable for the evolving and changing modern pastoral needs of American society, decided to place the current Charter (2003) of the Holy Archdiocese of America into abeyance….

A draft bill was passed by a majority of Parliament deputies this week, which includes a provision transferring chapels within municipal cemeteries to the respective Metropolis in each specific location. Under the legislation, municipalities will also be prohibited from financially benefiting from any religious rites conducted in the cemeteries, regardless of the faith.

The Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia, His Holiness Kirill, called the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic as possibly a final warning for humanity. As of Thursday, the Patriarch of the Russian Orthodox Church is in voluntary quarantine, after coming into contact with a confirmed coronavirus infection. His Holiness noted that “…the primary conclusion we can draw…

Today marks 16-year anniversary of the election of Metropolitan Theodoros of Zimbabwe as the new Pope and Patriarch of Alexandria and All Africa. An exclusive interview with His Most Divine Beatitude Theodoros has been posted today on the pages of the Orthodoxia News Agency, along with a video feature on the most important ecclesiastical sites…

A communiqué issued by the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople on Thursday announced that members of its Holy and Sacred Synod extensively examined issues affecting the Holy Archdiocese of America, in light of reports dispatched by the Archbishop of America, His Eminence Elpidophoros. Three decisions were announced. Firstly, the Holy and Sacred Synod suspended the charter…