The Church today venerates the memory of Eutychius, the sixth century Patriarch of Constantinople.

The Greek government is expected to announce new restrictive measures on non-essential movement outdoors, which will extend to Easter Holy Week. Emergency measures aimed to reduce possible exposure to the coronavirus have already been officially extended to April 27, the week after Holy and Great Easter. Orthodoxy this year celebrates Easter Sunday on April 19….

Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Cathedral Brooklyn, New York Beloved Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Today, on this Fifth Sunday of the Holy Fast, we broadcast from the Saints Constantine and Helen Cathedral in Brooklyn, New York, an historic parish that once served as the Cathedral of our Holy Archdiocese, and as such, is…

The Orthodox social network Elitsy has launched a new project of virtual pilgrimages, allowing anyone to visit the most famous Christian holy places throughout the world without leaving their homes. The project was initially conceived specifically to help people with disabilities experience the beauty and grace of the holy sites. The first 3D tour is…

Give doctors the honor they deserve, for the Lord gave them their work to do. Their skill came from the Most High, and kings reward them for it. Their knowledge gives them a position of importance, and powerful people hold them in high regard. The Lord created medicines from the earth, and a sensible person…

For Eastern Orthodox Christians, a major event is the arrival of the “Holy Fire” at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem. Bulgaria is among countries to transport the flame from Jerusalem to Sofia, and from there to churches elsewhere in the country. Plans are for a Bulgarian delegation, travelling on a government aircraft,…

Catholicos Patriarch of All Georgia Ilia II will hold a Divine Liturgy on the occasion of the Annunciation at the Holy Trinity Cathedral on April 7, the press office of the Georgian Patriarchate told InterPressNews. According to them, prayers will be held at the Holy Trinity Cathedral tomorrow at 16:00. “The Patriarch will hold a…

A Statement of the Holy Synod Patriarchate of Antioch and All the East Damascus, April 4, 2020 To all our beloved children of the Antioch Church, clergy, monastics, and all faithful First of all, may the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ keep you, and may His peace fill your hearts with the light of…

Saint Mary of Egypt struggled in desert for forty-seven years without receiving Holy Communion. As it is known, the saint retired to the wilderness to repent of her very desolate life. On the one hand, we must take it as an extraordinary example of repentance; on the other hand, we must not forget to preserve…