In response to numerous requests by Romanian faithful from around the world, the online platform Pemptousia is organizing the second online synaxis – or assembly – from Mount Athos with the Elder Archimandrite Ephraim, the Abbot of the Holy and Great Monastery of Vatopedi, and the friends of the Libraria Bizantina of Bucharest. The online…

His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia celebrated the Divine Liturgy for the Sunday of the Prodigal Son at the St. Alexander Nevsky Skete near Peredelkino, outside Moscow, yesterday. At the end of the service, he offered a primatial homily on the theme of the Lord’s parable of the Prodigal Son. Through the…

Parishioners and clergy at St. Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church in Niles are about to realize a long-held dream. They are overseeing the finishing touches on a spacious, multipurpose community center at 7401 N. Caldwell Ave., next to the church. “This is something that has been dreamed about for over 20 years,” said Rev. Fr. Constantine…

The site contains COVID-19 guidelines for the Center, facility specifications, booking information, and a listing of future events. The Metropolis thanked the volunteer DRC Board and the Communications subcommittee for undertaking such beautiful work to ensure that the Metropolis family and neighbors throughout the Southeast, can learn and share in this beautiful place that seeks…

In February 2021, St. Photios National Shrine began a monthly Paraklesis Service to the Mother of God, the blessed Theotokos. These services will be celebrated regularly on the third Monday of every month, beginning at 12:30 PM ET and presided by His Grace Bishop Demetrios of Mokissos. Goarch.org  

Print #WomensHistoryMonth Message from His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros In gratitude for women’s contribution to the good of our world, on this #WomensHistoryMonth let’s educate ourselves: women are the backbone of our parishes and deserve much more credit than they receive. Ι urge women of our Church to get more involved by taking leadership roles. …

On the morning of September 11, 2001, heroes emerged at Ground Zero – many of whom gave their lives. Since that fateful day, there have been contributions of enormous significance to the rebuilding of the Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church and National Shrine. These are the Heroes of Saint Nicholas. Every month, we will highlight…

With the blessing of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros, the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America announces the membership and committee assignments for the 2020-2022 term of the Archdiocesan Council. This term, the Archdiocesan Council is welcoming a record number of first time Members to its ranks as Archbishop Elpidophoros continues to welcome new voices and points…

The Director of Greek Education Mr. Anastasios Koularmanis will offer a webinar Saturday, March 6, 2021 1:00 pm (EST). The webinar will be presented by The Museum of Life and Education (Μουσείο Σχολικής Ζωής και Εκπαίδευσης). The Revolution of 1821 inspired great painters. Both Greek and foreign artists captured, in their own way, the heroes…