edited by Stelios Koukos) Archimandrite Avgoustinos Katsambiris had repeatedly asked the Elder (Saint Païsios the Athonite) to pray that the newly-revealed Saint Vlasios, from Sklavaina, would appear to him. The archimandrite wanted to know what Saint Vlasios looked like, so that he could paint an icon of him. It was 21 January, 1980, the Sunday…

Part I – September 9 Beginning at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time 1.Opening Session Will include the Keynote Address of Archbishop Elpidophoros as well as greetings of the Ecumenical Patriarch and other dignitaries. 2.Finance Committee Meeting 3.Administration Committee Meeting 4.Archdiocesan Presbyters Council Meeting 5.Ministry Webinars “Responding to COVID-19” a.Parish Software b.Center for Family Care c.Youth Safety…

The Steering Committee of the “Patriarchal Network” The novel coronavirus has brought an overwhelming strain on public health systems throughout the world, causing physical and emotional pain to millions. It has jolted the world’s economy, bringing on poverty and sparking a global hunger crisis. It has aroused untamable fear and paranoia, causing unprecedented political, social…

  The Holy Eparchial Synod met today in an extraordinary video conference at the invitation of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros with an exclusive objective to discuss the recent public debate on an official proposal to change the pension program of the Hierarchs. Following a discussion, it is stated that in accordance with the Sacred Canons…

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His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel told the Ecumenical Patriarch that the Romanian Patriarchate supports the preservation of the current status of the Hagia Sophia Basilica in Constantinople (Istanbul). The status of this symbol for Christianity is being re-discussed in Turkey. The Ecumenical Patriarchate has asked the Turkish authorities to keep the current museum status for the UNESCO monument. Please find…

The Church today venerates the memory of the Holy Great Martyr Procopius. Procopius in Greek means “progress” or “advancement”, a name the saint assumed after the Lord appeared to him during his imprisonment in Caesaria. St. Procopius achieved the crown of martyrdom when he was beheaded in the year 290, after numerous torments and imprisonment,…

The Orthodox mission of north Madagascar, under the supervision of its Metropolitan, His Eminence Ignatios, continued to offer humanitarian support to the poor and orphaned children in this massive region. A photographic feature is posted today on the pages of the Orthodoxia News Agency.    

The Russian Church continues its significant charity and social work amid the ongoing pandemic, which has exacerbated social problems in the vast country. According to reports, more and more people are turning to the Church, amid this dire period, for their basic needs. The Moscow Patriarchate’s Synodical Department for Church Charity and Social Ministry continues…