Boston, Massachusetts Your Eminence Metropolitan Methodios, Beloved Brother in Christ and Co-celebrant in the Holy Spirit: I wanted my presence today to be a surprise for Your Eminence, but with all the issues surrounding our church gatherings, even this occasion of your Name Day required more preparation than spontaneity. Nevertheless, I am delighted to be…

During his sermon on Sunday, June 14, 2020, the Patriarch of Romania stressed the beauty of the diversity and unity in the Church. These are illustrated by the example of the Saints of all times, including those in the future, from all places, of all ages and different social ranks, the known and unknown. ‘This…

His Holiness Irinej, Serbian Patriarch, officiated the Divine Liturgy in the chapel of St. Justin of Celije, next to the church of St. Nicholas of Ohrid and Zica, in Resnik on June 14, 2020. His Holiness was concelebrated by Bishop’s dean of Belgrade-Posavina, Archpriest-Staurophore Branko Mitrovic, Archpriest Aleksandar Petrović, Priests Goran Mišanović and Ljubomir Petronijević,…

Thank You To All Who Helped Make the Metropolis 2020 Virtual Awards Ceremony A Huge Success! IT WORKED!! 2020 Metropolis Virtual Ministry Awards Recognition By Stamatis Astra, of the Astra Report It will not work! We are in the middle of a health crisis, that has become an economic crisis, and to top it all…

“If we do a little, it will be a lot!” On Sunday, June 14, 2020 the Metropolis of Boston hosted its first-ever Virtual Ministry Awards Recognition, honoring Clergy and Laity of our Communities. This year, due to COVID-19, the Metropolis of Boston Ministry Awards Dinner was hosted virtually. Help Us Feed 5,000 Partnering with our…

Construction on the Church of St. Joseph the Hesychast in Toliara, Madgascar was recently completed. The church is the first in honor of the great 20th-century saint, with the foundation laid soon after the announcement of his glorification. It will also serve as the church for the first male Orthodox monastery in Madagascar, reports Bishop…

A large fire broke out on Sunday night at the Byzantine Monastery of Panagia Varnakova in Fokida, ANT News reported. Twenty-six firefighters with eight vehicles evacuated the nuns to safety and managed to control the fire in the early hours of Monday morning. According to information from Npress, the monastery has completely burned down. The…

Geronda truly shone forth in the monastic and spiritual struggle, and he became a light to those in darkness. This is evident from the deep reverence people have for him. They invoke his prayers and receive great help. Geronda works many signs and miracles. Many people see him, are helped by him, and feel great…

Church bells toll again in the Rhopode village of Breze. There was no church in the village for nearly one century. Once, there were five churches and a monastery in the region, whose ruins can still be seen. Only the names of some localities such as Chorkvata and Chorkovina remained. The construction of a new…