The Orthodox Church today commemorates the beginning of the new ecclesiastical year, which as always starts on September 1. This was the custom in Constantinople until its fall in 1453, as well as in Russia until the reign of Peter I. September 1 is still celebrated as the New Year at the Ecumenical Patriarchate of…

The 30th Annual Leadership 100 Conference, scheduled for February 4-7, 2021 at The Phoenician in Scottsdale, Arizona, has been postponed and will be replaced by a Virtual Annual Meeting during the same period. Our Chairman, Argyris Vassiliou, stated: “This unfortunate action was taken due to the ongoing uncertainty regarding air travel and large gatherings.” The…

If you’re like many and are wondering what church musicians can do during the COVID-19 crisis, these two Zoom Webinars coming up from the National Forum of Greek Orthodox Church Musicians may be of interest to you. Both will feature many practical suggestions! 1. “COVID-10 and CHURCH MUSIC in the PARISHES” Friday, September 11th from…

  #PhiloptochosGetsItDone – National President Maria Logus, Addresses the 2020 Convention “We must pray that we will find the strength and the resources within ourselves to adapt to tomorrow’s demands, just as we have through decades and decades of service to the church and the world. And we must do one more thing – we…

San Francisco – Recognizing the widespread and increasing emotional and mental health needs of our young people, His Eminence Metropolitan Gerasimos announced a new initiative for clergy and youth workers to support the mental health and wellness of Metropolis teenagers. The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco is partnering with Faithtree Resources to launch The…

Season Premiere of Be the Bee #147 | How to Start (and Keep) a Prayer Rule By Steven Christoforou “It is better to pray little but often.” (Saint Theophylact of Bulgaria) One of the core practices of our spiritual lives is prayer. However, for many young people, starting a daily prayer discipline can seem overwhelming….

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The 1st of September is the first day of the Ecclesiastical year in the Orthodox Church and the day that has been dedicated by our Holy Patriachate to the care and prayer for the environment and God’s creation in general. The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia District of Northcote Victoria announces that this day will be honoured by…

On Monday, August 18/31, 2020, His Beatitude our Father and Patriarch of Jerusalem Theophilos received the Consul General of Greece in Jerusalem, His Excellency Mr. Christos Sophianopoulos on his retirement from his position after four years of service. On this meeting Mr. Sophianopoulos thanked His Beatitude for His co-operation, the information He provided on matters…