On Sunday, May 25/June 7, 2020, the Patriarchate celebrated the Feast of the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, as it is recorded at the book of Acts of the Apostles (chapter 2) and it is interpreted by the book of Pentecostarion on Pentecost Sunday. According to these sources, the fiftieth day (Pentecost) after the Resurrection…

“Let no one despise your youth, but be an example to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity.” I Timothy 4:12 Thank you for this opportunity to honor your achievements and your resilience. We wish you every success and the Lord’s richest blessings as you begin another new…

June 5, 2020 Do not marvel that I said to you, ‘You must be born again.’ The wind blows where it wishes, and you hear its sound, but you do not know where it comes from or where it goes. So it is with everyone who is born of the Spirit. John 3:7-8 Beloved Faithful…

On Monday, June 8, Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church of Chicago and the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago made the following statement: With great joy, we announce the beginning of a new day for Holy Trinity. With the bank’s agreement to release the claims against the parish, Holy Trinity’s bankruptcy petition is resolved. The parish’s…

Generous grant will allow for relief of parish financial commitments to the Retreat Center, to help parishes revitalize stewardship efforts and will also provide future assistance.   KANSASVILLE, WI, June 8, 2020 – The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago and its ministry, the St. Iakovos Retreat Center, announced the acceptance of a generous, multi-year grant…

On the Sunday of Pentecost, when the Russian Orthodox Church celebrates the Feast of the Holy Trinity, Metropolitan Vladimir celebrated the Divine Liturgy in the square of the Nativity of the Lord Cathedral. The arch-pastor was assisted by the  metropolitan secretary, archpriest Vadim Cheibas, and the clergy of the holy shrine. The Sunday of the Pentecost…

The Albanian ultra-nationalist movement Djempes e Laberias- “Boys of Laberia” has made another provocative action against the Greek minority in Northern Epirus, southern Albania. This time they have burnt the flag of Northern Epirus in Kleisoura (Κλεισοῦραι, Albanian: Këlcyra). The flag of the Autonomous Epirus was burnt today in the cemetery of Kleisoura, in the…

NEW YORK-A strong statement of support to Archbishop Elpidophoros was issued by John Catsimatidis, Vice-Chairman of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese, former treasurer. The full statement is as follows: Statement of John A. Catsimatidis and Michael G. Psaros on Archiepiscopal Response to Global Pandemic We affirm in the strongest possible terms our total support of His…

The Health Ministry has issued a health protocol for the operation of places of religious worship in order to protect public health from the spread of coronavirus. Last month the ministry had issued similar rules for Greek Orthodox churches. In an announcement on Sunday, the ministry cited Cyprus’ positive epidemiological picture as regards the coronavirus pandemic. It said the impact…