The funeral of retired Bishop Atanasije of Zahumlye-Herzegovina will be held on Saturday, March 6, 2021, according to the following schedule: • 8.30 am – Matin with requiem for the dead in the Cathedral church in Trebinje, • 10.00 am – Holy Liturgy in front of the Cathedral church in Trebinje, • 12.00 pm- Departure…
His Grace Bishop Sergije of Bihac-Petrovac and Rmanj received a delegation of the City Assembly and the Province of Berlin, headed by Mr. Andras Wild and Mr. Gunnar Lindeman. During the meeting, His Grace Bishop and members of the delegation discussed the migrant crisis and its impact on the lives of the people in the…
On the feast day of Holy Great Martyr Theodore of Amasea, 2 March 2021, after the completion of the roofing works on the church of St. Nectarios of Aegina in Subotica, crosses were erected and a lightning rod was installed. The crosses are a gift from the family of Mr. Stevan Ardalic from Subotica. …
The AHEPA Omega Chapter 371 provides significant support to Orthodox parishes and Hellenic organizations in the Metropolis of Detroit. A recent donation of $5,000 was made to support the Clergy Pension Plan of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America (GOA). The check was presented to His Eminence Metropolitan Nicholas of Detroit at the Greek Orthodox…
In the Greek Orthodox Church, there is an important and longstanding tradition of praying to God for our departed brothers and sisters. Saturday is the day of the week which is traditionally reserved for those who have fallen asleep, because our Lord’s own salvific passing took place on Great and Holy Saturday. While each Saturday…
The Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the United States of America announces activities and events for the Year of the Youth. Six Townhalls will be hosted virtually throughout the year, each in a different geographic region of the United States, connecting our youth and hierarchs. Townhalls will provide youth with opportunities: 1) to…
Volunteer as a Chapel Docent at the St. Photios Greek Orthodox National Shrine Would you like to volunteer at the Chapel of St. Photios Greek Orthodox National Shrine? St. Photios is always looking for passionate, enthusiastic docents to join their team. A St. Photios National Shrine Chapel Docent is a witness to Orthodoxy. The docent…
Are you looking for a weekly curriculum for your parish? Check out the Small Group resources and bring people together with this project from the department of Youth and Young Adult Ministries (Y2AM), part of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. Don’t have any experience with small groups? No problem! Y2AM has created a straightforward,…
The Church today venerates the Gerasimus the Righteous of Jordan. This saint hailed from Lycia in Asia Minor, living for many years as a hermit before he retreated to Palestine. He built the Great Lavra by the Jordan River. St. Gerasimus reposed in 475. In a recent interview with the online platform Pemptousia, the Elder…