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24.03.2021 | 21:45
Putin message for Greek Independence Day
Russian President Vladimir Putin issued his message on the occasion of the March 25 Greek Independence Day, in a letter addressed to the Greek president. Among others, Putin notes that Russia attributes great importance to relations with Greece, and hopes that this year’s bicentennial of the Greek Revolution’s commencement will contribute to a further consolidation…
24.03.2021 | 19:43
Events commence for bicentennial of Greek War of Independence
Events and commemorations marking the bicentennial of the Greek War of Independence began on Wednesday, ahead of Thursday’s March 25 anniversary. The bitter war of liberation from dour Ottoman Muslim rule began in early 1821, with March 25 traditionally commemorated as the commencement of the struggle, as the day falls on the Feast of the…
24.03.2021 | 18:45
Reflection for the Feast of the Annunciation and the 200 – Year Commemoration of the Greek Revolution
My beloved brothers and sisters in the Lord, On March 25, the Feast of the Annunciation of the Theotokos, the Greek people across the world will celebrate the bi-centennial of the beginning of the Greek War of Independence. While it is an independence day celebration, we also know that the independent state of Greece would…
24.03.2021 | 18:29
Forefeast of the Annunciation of the Theotokos
Today is the Forefeast of the Annunciation of the Theotokos. The day is a prelude of universal joy — let us keep the forefeast in gladness. “For, behold, Gabriel cometh with fear and wonder unto the Virgin, bringing her the good tidings: Rejoice, thou who art full of grace; the Lord is with thee.” Today…
24.03.2021 | 18:00
Pastoral Visit of His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios in Arlington, MA
On March 21 the First Sunday of Orthodoxy His Eminence celebrated the Hierarchical Divine Liturgy at St. Athanasius the Great in Arlington, MA. It was evident the church family has opened a new chapter in her history with the procession of the Holy Icons processed by children of all ages. The youth are the future…
24.03.2021 | 17:30
ENCYCLICAL OF HIS EMINENCE ARCHBISHOP NIKITAS OF THYATEIRA AND GREAT BRITAIN ON THE 200TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE REVOLUTION OF 25 MARCH 1821
Encyclical on the occasion of the anniversary of the 25th March 1821 The 25th of March is a special day in the hearts of Greek Orthodox faithful around the world. It is the day when we celebrate deliverance from the twofold bondage of sin and of slavery. It is the day we recall the proclamation…
24.03.2021 | 17:15
March 25: A double celebration of Greek Independence Day and the Annunciation
March 25 has a special meaning to Greeks around the world as it is a double celebration of the Annunciation of the Theotokos (Virgin Mary) and Greek Independence Day. To mark the occasion, we take a look back at the history of this significant day. The Annunciation of the Theotokos (Ευαγγελισμός της Θεοτόκου): On March…
24.03.2021 | 16:50
Scott Morrison joins Greek community in honouring 200th anniversary of Greek Revolution
Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, has sent a message of celebration and support to the Greek Australian community on the occasion of the 200th anniversary of the Greek Revolution on March 25. In his message, Mr Morrison says he will be participating with the Greek community as they celebrate “this new chapter in the epic history…
24.03.2021 | 16:30
Serbian Patriarch receives Ambassador of Great Britain
His Holiness Serbian Patriarch Porfirije received His Excellency Sian MacLeod, the Ambassador of Great Britain to the Republic of Serbia, in the Serbian Patriarchate in Belgrade, on 23 March 2021. Patriarch Porfirije thanked Ambassador MacLeod for the visit and greetings regarding the election and the enthronement to the throne of the primates of the Serbian…
