The Holy Eparchial Synod of the Holy Archdiocese of Australia will convene in its regular session for the Pentecostarion period, from 24 to 26 April 2025, under the presidency of His Eminence Archbishop Makarios of Australia. During the work of the Synod, the issues on the Agenda will be examined, which are pastoral, administrative, educational…

In a Paschal atmosphere and with great reverence, on Wednesday of Bright Week, 23 April 2025, the Venerable Patriarchal Church celebrated the memory of its patron Saint, Saint Great the Martyr George the Trophy-Bearer. His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew was present and joined in prayer at the Poly-Hierarchical Divine Liturgy which was presided over by…

On April 11, 2025, Pilgrimage of Discovery announced its 2025 recipients. The 16 young adults selected, representing each Metropolis, will embark on a trip of a lifetime to Constantinople this summer, exploring sacred sites, deepening their faith, and strengthening their connection to the Church. The Pilgrimage of Discovery, funded by the Archons of the Ecumenical…

FREEDOM Ministry On Palm Sunday, the FREEDOM Ministry, under the leadership of Rev. Dr. Peter J. Spiro, welcomed and embraced 28 survivors of human trafficking at the Chapel of Saint Barbara – Shrine for Human Freedom in Tennessee. The sacred gathering served as a moment of spiritual renewal, healing, and community. The survivors attended the…

On Tuesday of Bright Week, 22 April 2025, His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew visited the Armenian Patriarchate in Kumkapı, Constantinople, to personally convey his Paschal greetings to the Patriarch of Armenians in Turkey, His Beatitude Sahak Maşalyan, and through him to his flock. The Ecumenical Patriarch was accompanied by the Grand Protosyncellus Archimandrite Gregory. Photographs:…

On Tuesday, 22 April 2025, His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew received the Governor-General of Australia and Representative of the Royal Crown, Her Excellency Sam Mostyn, with her entourage. His All-Holiness and the Governor-General had the opportunity to discuss, in a cordial atmosphere, the work of the Ecumenical Patriarchate and in particular the contribution of his…

The Holy Eparchial Synod of the Holy Archdiocese of Australia will convene in its regular session for the Pentecostarion period, from 24 to 26 April 2025, under the presidency of His Eminence Archbishop Makarios of Australia. During the work of the Synod, the issues on the Agenda will be examined, which are pastoral, administrative, educational…

His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America presided over the Agape Vespers at Saint Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Merrick, New York, on the evening of Holy and Great Pascha. His Eminence celebrsted with His Grace Bishop Athenagoras of Nazianzos, His Grace Bishop Nektarios of Diokleia, and Bishop Demetrios of Mokissos. “In this season of Pascha,…

CHRIST IS RISEN! BELOVED IN THE LORD CHILDREN OF OUR HOLY CHURCH, The news about the Resurrection of the Son of God is joy for the human heart. Our testimony to the Victor of death, the crucified and resurrected Saviour our Lord Jesus Christ is a testimony of joy, faith and hope. And that is…