With great joy and liturgical grandeur the ordination of Bishop Raphael of Ilion took place at the Church of St Panteleimon and St Paraskevi in Harrow, North-West London, on the feast of the Forty-Martyrs of Sebaste. The Divine Liturgy was presided by His Eminence Archbishop Nikitas of Thyateira and Great Britain and concelebrated by their…

The Church today venerates the memory of the Holy Forty Martyrs of Sebastia, as well as the Priest Christos from Andravida and Demogeron (a local authority) Panagos, new martyrs from the town of Gastouni, both in Ilia prefecture of southern Greece. These two saints achieved the crown of martyrdom at the hands of the Ottomans…

The scope of work for the Cathedral from end of 2017 through the present was focused on Enclosure and Stabilization. As such, the total effort encompasses all the work needed to stabilize the structure and protect it from the elements including but not limited to: Assessment of structure post fire, steel framework stabilization, removal of…

As Great Lent approaches, the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America is pleased to announce a Lenten study guide for parishes to navigate For the Life of the World: Toward a Social Ethos of the Orthodox Church. Enriched by scriptural, patristic, theological, and spiritual references, For the Life of the World serves as a powerful social…

A new partnership with The Center for Lifelong Learning at Democritus University of Thrace will help the Greek language teachers deliver quality instruction and support for both in class and online learning environments. Dr. Anastasios Koularmanis, Director of Education, Mrs. Athena Kromidas President of the High Council for Greek Education, and Dr. Zoe Gavrilidou Vice…

Understanding & Moving Through Conflict with Communication that Connects The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministries and the Family Wellness Ministry will offer a new three-part series for married and engaged couples this spring. “Coming Home to a Better Marriage” will begin on Thursday, March 11, 2021 at…

Daily family activities for kindness, positivity, and love during Great Lent How can we involve the younger members of our community, instilling in them the tenets of Lent – prayer, fasting, and almsgiving? How can we give them something positive and meaningful so they grow strong in their faith? These were the questions that Presvytera…

In Cyprus the aethereal land, does the pure soul live? This was a poetic flight on the part of our national poet, Kostis Palamas. A question which then, of course, would have received a positive response, as being yet another confirmation of the universally recognized simplicity and exquisite purity of the Cypriote soul. If the…

A new online discussion group series for high school students is being launched by the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco. Called “OrthoTalks”, the first series will focus on Lent. This six-part series will help teens in “Cultivating a Purposeful Life” and will address questions like, “Why am I here? What is the purpose of…