The annual Bright Tuesday litany of the miracle-working icon of the Panaghia Mighty Protection, conveyed by the monks of Mount Athos’ Koutloumousiou Monastery, was limited this year to the courtyard in front of the monastery’s Catholicos, or main cathedral. The shortened litany was due to precautions against exposure to the coronavirus. The Holy Icon, depicting…

Today is Renewal Wednesday, the third day after Holy and Great Easter Sunday, midway through Bright Week. The Church today venerates the memory of the Apostle Nathaniel, one of the 12 Disciples. He achieved the crown of martyrdom in ancient Armenia.

Bulgaria’s Prime Minister Boyko Borissov and EC President Ursula von der Leyen discussed in a telephone conversation the European Union’s plans and options for emerging out of the Covid-19 crisis as well as concrete measures for the rapid recovery of the economies of the countries of the community. Borissov also informed the President of the…

In light of the Covid-19 pandemic, Bulgaria has shown a unique global example of the unity of society, the church and the government. This opinion was expressed in an interview with the Bulgarian National Radio by Priest Kalistrat from the Bulgarian Zografski Monastery in Sveta Gora (Mount Athos) in Greece. He expressed satisfaction with the…

Few people took part in the renowned icon procession at Bachkovo Monastery, in which the icon of the Holy Virgin was taken from the monastery church to Kluviata locality. The particiopants in the procession wore masks and kept the necessary distance. Because of the restrictive measures, the icon was placed in a car so it…

Admitting the strange situation due to coronavirus outbreak, PM Rama emphaised that this Easter Sunday is being celebrated without churches open but with God near every family. “Orthodox Easter comes in this strange time of locked temples. Churches aren’t open but God is near every family that celebrates. Happy Easter Sunday,” Rama states.   Source

Dear Albanian citizens! Dear Orthodox believers! I wish a happy and a white Easter to all! Happy Easter for many years and wish good health, kindness and prosperity in every family! This year, an invisible enemy, who is conditioning our daily thoughts and behaviors, forces us not to celebrate this Great and Holy Feast as…

Behold, today is the day of the Resurrection: Let us glory in the feast, let us embrace one another in joy… let us forgive everything on Resurrection Day and let us all sing together: Christ is Risen! Resurrection Day! It is the happiest day for all Orthodox believers, and the greatest celebration of our Orthodox faith…

Earth Day 2020 Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew This year marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, whose mission is to work with civil and faith communities for developing local solutions to global problems, including climate change, plastic pollution, and threats to biodiversity. Earth Day promotes programs ranging from low-impact actions to “a billion acts of green”…