Christ is Risen, dearly beloved Brethren! I feel the need and the moral/inner obligation to address words of gratitude to all those who contributed to the celebrations of Holy Week and Easter, starting with the V. Rev. Archimandrite Bartholomew Iatridis and the Rev. Deacon George Arvanitidis, the Ambassadors of Greece His Excellency Andreas Fryganas and…

On Tuesday of the Bright Week, 21 April/ 4 May the Patriarchate observed by transference due to Pascha the commemoration of Saint Zacchaeus the former publican, which is normally celebrated on 20th April annually, at the Holy Monastery of Prophet Elisha in Jericho, where still stands the sycamore tree on which Zacchaeus climbed to be…

The person who designed Romania’s National Cathedral, Architect Constantin Amâiei, spoke at Digi24 about the entire construction process, the concept, and what the Catedral will look like after completing the works. In a dialogue with Lucian Mîndruță, the architect mentioned that the project started as an idea over 130 years ago but was resumed only…

Yelena Popovic’s “Man of God” won the Audience Award at the 43rd Moscow International Film Festival, confirmation of the extremely warm reception it received by the audience and critics during its well-attended in-person premiere. Considered amongst the most important festival prizes, the Audience Award marks a promising start for the film’s international journey. The film…

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The Archbishop of Australia, His Eminence Makarios, issued his Holy Easter message, where he underlined to the faithful that “…do not be afraid. This is the phrase that the Myrrh-bearing women heard from the angel, when they visited the tomb of Christ. This is an important message for the people of the modern age, which…

The Metropolitan of Veria, His Eminence Panteleimon, on Renewal Tuesday, and on the occasion of the feast day of St. Matrona the Wonderworker of Moscow, officiated at a Divine Liturgy and gave a sermon at the Monastery of the All Saints, Aghion Panton, in Greek, at the Vergina site, where a portion of the saint’s…

A corner of the world that up until a few years ago lacked an Orthodox Christian place of worship, namely, the Gulf state of Qatar. Easter Holy Week services, conducted in several languages, were held in the country, officiated by the Archbishop of Qatar, His Eminence Makarios, and with numerous Orthodox faithful in attendance at…

Today is Renewal Wednesday, the first Wednesday after Holy & Great Easter Sunday. The Church today venerates the memory of Irene, the Great Martyr. St. Irene suffered torments and punishments for her faith, but was preserved by the power of God, while working miracles and converting thousands of souls. She reposed in peace in the…