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…

This year’s feast-day of the Holy Spirit was historic for the Greeks of Australia because, for this great feast of the Orthodox Church, His Eminence Archbishop Makarios officiated at the Parish of The Holy Trinity in Surry Hills, Sydney. He thus became the first Archbishop, after almost half a century, to cross the threshold of…

Saturday of Souls June 6, 2020 The Very Reverend and Reverend Clergy Esteemed Members of the Metropolitan Council, Esteemed Members of the Parish Councils, Philoptochos Sisterhood, Faculty and Students of the Catechetical and Greek Afternoon Schools, Directors and Participants of all Youth Organizations, and all devout Orthodox Christians of the Communities of the Greek Orthodox…

Pentecost 2020 The Very Reverend and Reverend Clergy Esteemed Members of the Metropolitan Council, Esteemed Members of the Parish Councils, Philoptochos Sisterhood, Faculty and Students of the Catechetical and Greek Afternoon Schools, Directors and Participants of all Youth Organizations, and all devout Orthodox Christians of the Communities of the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of New Jersey…

June 7, 2020 Greek Orthodox Church of the Assumption Windham, New York Beloved Faithful, Fifty days ago, on the evening of the Holy Pascha, while the Disciples were hiding in the Upper Room, the Lord appeared to them. The Gospel says: Even though the doors were sealed shut, Jesus came and stood in their midst….

On a sad note, on June 7, 2020, His Grace Bishop Silvester has been involved in a serious motor accident. This happened while on his way to St. Nektarios Orthodox Parish, North of Gulu town, after celebrating Pentecost liturgical service at Basil Parish in Gulu town. His condition together with those that were condition is…