Shocking images of vandalism and desecration have emerged from the Turkish-occupied areas of Cyprus, with the Holy Metropolis of Constantia and Famagusta this week posting photographs of the massive damage inflicted on the historic 10th century St. Procopius chapel, at the remote Syngrasis site. Among others, the middle Byzantine-era church, which hosts a rare 10th…

The Greek government on Thursday unveiled the framework for the instruction of religious lessons in the country’s Ecclesiastical junior high school and high schools, with the specific lesson to be taught for two hours a week at the middle school level. The curriculum will include the Gospels, the Church’s liturgy, ecclesiastical history, Byzantine music, Church…

The Church today venerates the memory of Anthimus, the bishop of Nicomedea. He boldly confessed his faith before the Roman Emperor Maximian, and after frightful tortures, was beheaded in the year 303 or 304. The Church today also commemorates the removal of the relics of St. Nectarios of Aegina, in September 1953. Nectarios was canonized…

The last home of Bulgaria’s Asen Dynasty – threatened to face the same fate as Hagia Sophia The Chora Church* in Istanbul, world-famous for its unique frescoes, will probably follow the fate of the emblematic Hagia Sophia in the Turkish capital. The news of its conversion into a mosque, following a decree of Turkish President…

The Russian Military Historical Society has announced an open international creative competition for the best design of a monument to the holy prince St. Alexander Nevsky. Russia will celebrate the 800th anniversary of the birth of the great saint next year. The monument is planned to be installed as part of the Culture national project…

Bishop Joanikije: The Most Holy Mother of God is the first witness of God’s gifts, because the Lord granted us a new life, resurrection and grace to become participants in His victory over death. By the Holy Hierarcal Liturgy, which was celebrated by His Grace Bishop Joanikije of Budva-Niksic, by blessing of the feast loaf…

September 1, 2020 Dear beloved Clergy, Monastic Brotherhoods and Sisterhoods, and faithful of the Holy Metropolis of Chicago, and all people of goodwill, It’s a great joy to share with you this year’s Archpastoral Teaching, On Life. During these tumultuous times, we are all invited to focus on what is always true, always right, always…

Reverend Fathers, Esteemed Presidents of the Ecclesiastical Committees, Members of the Ladies Auxiliary Organisation and School Committees of the Archdiocese of Thyateira and Great Britain Beloved in the Lord, With great joy I communicate with you in order to announce this year’s opening of the Archdiocesan School of Byzantine Music, continuing in its 35 years…

Brookline, MA: His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios announces the appointment of Panagiotis (Panos) Coufos as Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministries as well as Director of the Metropolis of Boston Camp (MBC) beginning today, September 1, 2020. A native of Salem, New Hampshire, Pano is the son of Stephan and Kathy Coufos and the brother…