The international premiere of the feature length film “Man of God” was held in Moscow on Sunday. The film is based on the life and works of 20th century St. Nektarios of Aegina. The film was presented by its director and screenwriter, Yelena Popovic, as well as well-known Russian actor Alexander Petrov, one of…
The Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople, His All Holiness Bartholomew I, officiated at the Service of the Bridegroom on Holy Monday at Patriarchal cathedral of St. George, in the Bosporus metropolis. The Holy Monday service officiated by the Patriarch of Serbia, His Holiness Porfirije, was held at the chapel of the Belgrade School of Theology. Afterwards,…
The Association of Clerics of Greece has sent a letter to the Archbishop of Athens and All Greece, His Beatitude Ieronymos, as well as to hierarchs serving on the Church of Greece’s Holy Synod, citing complaints by the faithful over the fact that this year’s Resurrection Service, on Holy Saturday, will be conducted earlier than…
Today is Holy Tuesday, whereby the Church celebrates the Matins service of the Bridegroom. Today we bring to mind the parable of the 10 virgins, which the Lord and Savior related as He was coming to His Passion. This parable teaches the faithful that the accomplishment of the great work of virginity should not make…
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After celebrating Lazarus’ resurrection from death, which is known as Lazarus Saturday, the church celebrates Lord’s Jesus Christ entry to Jerusalem cheering: Hosanna in the Highest. Save us O Coming King. What a great day it is! For: The King of Glory; The Incarnated God; God who became human, willingly comes to Jerusalem to be…
Canonical visit to Queensland of His Grace Bishop Siluan of Australia and New Zealand began on April 16, 2021, with the Second Vigil in the church of St. Nicholas in Wacol, where a large number of believers gathered to offer prayers to the Most Holy Mother of God together with their archpastor. The next day,…
Vassos Lyssarides, one of Cyprus’ most respected politicians who was active in the ethnically divided island’s politics since its 1960 independence from British colonial rule and was involved in the global socialist movement, died on Monday. He was 100. In a post on his official Twitter account, Cyprus President, Nicos Anastasiades, said the country lost…
Our Holy Archdiocese is pleased to announce the results of the Greek Independence Essay Challenge. The theme of the challenge, which was opened to all Greek Orthodox youth in Canada, was: Why are you proud to be Greek? Many submissions were received from across the country for the two age categories (8-12 and 13-17 year-olds)….