His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros  Opening Remarks Philoptochos Virtual National Board Meeting June 20, 2020 New York, New York Your Grace Bishop Apostolos of Medeia, President Maria Logus, Beloved Sisters in Christ, As we all come to terms with this new way of meeting, I want to thank each and every one of you for the exemplary…

On Sunday, 21 June, the Second Sunday of Matthew, His Eminence Archbishop Makarios of Australia went to the Holy Parish of St Nicholas in Marrickville, Sydney, where he officiated during Matins and presided at the Divine Liturgy. The faithful of the parish, among the many young people in traditional Greek costumes, reserved a warm and…

It is likely that a Turkish court will declare next month that the Hagia Sophia should be converted to a mosque. This is yet another manifestation of the Turkish government’s contempt for that nation’s Christian heritage, and for the remaining Christians of Turkey. It reveals yet again the mindset that leads to the Ecumenical Patriarchate…

Metropolitan Bishop of Kenya, Makarios, has launched a campaign to distribute food to those affected by the economic crisis in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. The bishop has recently began touring the area of Nairobi and providing assistance to locals. According to his statements to the Cyprus News Agency on Thursday, the restrictive measures…

Yonkers, NY – Over 200 church musicians from Europe, Australia, and North America gathered in online presentations and discussions exploring the theme of “Music as Liturgy.” The 3-day event was co-hosted by the International Society for Orthodox Church Music (ISOCM) and St. Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary (SVS). As choirs and churches around the globe face the…

The Covid-19 Pandemic has forced people around the world to make changes to their everyday lifestyle and, as a result, has greatly affected the way Greek Orthodox parishes and parishioners offer and participate in worship. Following the guidelines from the U.S. government, and for the protection of the clergy and faithful, in mid-March the Holy…

The Byzantine Music School of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia, condemns the defamatory, unfair and inaccurate reports and comments currently being expressed and published irresponsibly and maliciously by various media outlets (mainly in Greece) targeting the Archbishop of Australia, Makarios. Our conscience does not allow us to remain inactive and silent while our Church…

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As parishes open their doors, and faithful around the country return to church, the Assembly of Bishops’ COVID-19 Task Force – comprised of priests, public health professionals, risk management experts, and lawyers – has produced updated Guidelines and Considerations for Safer Orthodox Church Services During the COVID-19 Pandemic. The document provides simple, practical measures to…