On Bright Wednesday, May 5, 2021, His Grace Bishop Maxim visited the St. Herman of Alaska Monastery in Platina, California. Accompanying His Grace was V. Rev. Djurica Gordic from the St. John the Baptist Serbian Orthodox Cathedral in San Francisco and V. Rev. Vasilije Cvijanovic from the Holy Trinity Serbian Orthodox Church in Moraga, California….

Metropolis of Chicago establishes Mustard Seed Fund to assist parish growth over the long-term Fund provides parishes with seed grants to advance future growth, extending successful model established during COVID-19 into new areas of unmet need. LOMBARD, ILLINOIS — May 6, 2021 — Inspired by the impact of the COVID-19 Parish Relief Fund established during…

The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Boston is pleased to announce the launch of the Saint George’s Hellenic Benefit Society of Tsamantas Scholarship Fund, which in its first year will award two scholarships for Greek-American college and graduate school students for the upcoming 2021-2022 academic year. The first scholarship award is named after Stavros Bellos, one…

On Sunday of Thomas, May 9th 2021, His Grace Bishop Iakovos of Claudiopolis presided over Matins and served the Divine Liturgy at the Church of Saint George in Kingston-upon-Thames, Surrey. His Eminence Archbishop Nikitas of Thyateira and Great Britain attended prayerfully in the altar.  thyateira.org.uk  

His Eminence Archbishop Makarios has sent a message to all mothers for Mother’s Day, calling for “infinite and unlimited love”. See the Archbishop’s full message below: Love without limits and conditions! Love that is selfless and sacrificial! Infinite and unlimited love, from the beginning to the end! We bring to mind, today, with these few…

His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America Homily for the Sunday of Thomas Saint Thomas Greek Orthodox Church Cherry Hill, New Jersey May 9, 2020 Brothers and Sisters in the Risen Christ, Χριστὸς Ἀνέστη! [and in response: Ἀληθῶς Ἀνέστη!] Christ is Risen! [and in response: Truly He is Risen!] I am so very pleased to be…

Commemorating the Fall of Constantinople In conjunction with the annual commemoration of the Fall of Constantinople, the Saint Photios Greek Orthodox National Shrine is proud to announce its inaugural Drawing Competition open to children ages 9-12 of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. The annual commemoration of the Fall of Constantinople is not only a…

“Christ is risen from the dead, trampling Death by death, and bestowed life to those in the tombs.” This resurrection Paean, which is sung repeatedly- about sixty times- on the night of the Resurrection, proclaims to the faithful that the God-man Lord Jesus Christ, through His glorious Resurrection has defeated Death, the greatest enemy of…

During the restoration of one of the most important religious tourism spots in Turkey, Sümela Monastery in Black Sea region’s Trabzon province, a secret chapel was found. That newly discovered chapel is now waiting for the day it will welcome visitors. The monastery is a site of unique historical and cultural significance and a major…