Patriarch Theophilos III, Patriarch of the Holy City of Jerusalem and All of Palestine and Jordan, has said it is feared that the ancient Christian community in Gaza “has now dwindled to under 600 people”. He was speaking at a showing of the film “Via Dolorosa,” which narrates the path of sorrows from the place…

A Palestinian delegation visited the World Council of Churches (WCC) on 18 February to participate in deep dialogues on justice, peace, and the dignity of all people. Gathering in deep solidarity and prayer, the delegation was led by His Beatitude Patriarch Theophilos III, Patriarch of the Holy City of Jerusalem and All Palestine, and Head…

His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew has sent a heartfelt fraternal letter of sympathy and support to His Holiness Pope Francis, who has recently been hospitalized at the Gemelli Hospital in Rome. His All-Holiness wishes the Pope of Rome a swift and full recovery and a speedy return, by God’s help, to his sacred and weighty…

On Sunday, 16th February 2025, His Eminence Archbishop Nikitas presided over Matins and celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the Holy Church of SS. Cosmas and Damian in Ipswich. Those concelebrating were the Revd Protopresbyter John Garnett, Priest in Charge, Revd Presbyter David Gilchrist, Revd Presbyter Kenneth Parker and Revd Archdeacon George Tsourous. Adding to the…

On Tuesday 18 February 2025, our beloved Primate, His Eminence Archbishop Makarios of Australia hosted ‘The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia 2024 HSC Awards Ceremony’, at the Great Hall of Saint Andrew’s Greek Orthodox Theological College. This annual event celebrates academic excellence and recognises the academic achievement of the students of the Greek Orthodox Day…

His Beatitude John X, the Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Antioch and All the East, visited the Wadi al-Nasara amidst a crowd of greeters that set from the valley crossroad to the Patriarchal Monastery Saint George Al-Humaira. Upon reaching the monastery, a thanksgiving prayer was held in the presence of the Reverend Metropolitans: Basilios Mansour (Akkar),…

In the context of following up on the current developments in the region, a deliberation was held by His Beatitude John X, the Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Antioch and All the East and Reverend Metropolitans: Basilios Mansour (Akkar), Nicola Baalbaki (Hama), Athanasios Fahed (Latakia), Ephrem Maalouli (Aleppo), Gregorios Khoury (Homs) and Antonios Saad (Houran) at…

His Beatitude Pope and Patriarch Theodore II of Alexandria and All Africa, is currently undertaking a missionary tour in Uganda. On Tuesday, 18 February 2025, after the arrival of the Primate of the Patriarchate of Alexandria, the first stop of his visit was the country’s Presidential Palace where he met with the President of the…

At midday on Tuesday, 18 February 2025, His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew welcomed the Prefect of Beyoğlu (Pera), Mr. Atakan Atasoy, with his wife, to the Phanar. The Prefect attended a meal which was hosted in his honour by His All-Holiness, at the Marasleion School adjacent to the central Patriarchal complex, where they had previously…