On the afternoon of October 9th, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, together with clergymen of the Archdiocese, gathered in the Chapel of Saint Paul to offer prayers of supplication for the safety of those who continue to be impacted by severe weather in the Gulf Coast, especially Hurricane Milton, which is expected to make…

On the morning of October 5th, 2024, 85 members of the Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church in Newport News, Virginia came together for a community service project to assemble and package 10,000 servings of food as part of the church’s 75th Anniversary. The idea for a community service project was discussed during the…

In an atmosphere of deep emotion on Sunday, 6th October, the Holy Eparchial Synod of the Archdiocese of Australia convened in a festive session, presided over by the head of the Orthodox Church, His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew. With words of filial gratitude, His Eminence Archbishop Makarios of Australia addressed His All-Holiness assuring Him, among…

In a powerful show of solidarity, Archbishop Nikitas of Thyateira and Great Britain, President of the Conference of European Churches (CEC), has sent a letter to Dr Michael E. Abs, Secretary General of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC), offering prayers and reaffirming CEC’s unwavering support amidst the escalating conflict in the Middle East….

On Sunday, 6th October 2024, His Eminence Archbishop Nikitas of Thyateira and Great Britain presided over the Official Opening (Thyranoixia) of the newly refurbished Chapel of the Transfiguration of Christ the Saviour. The chapel, which had undergone extensive repairs for over a year due to structural issues, welcomed nearly 150 faithful for the Matins and…

On the morning of Tuesday, September 25th / October 8th, 2024, a Solemn Episcopal Divine Liturgy was celebrated in the Holy Monastery of Saint Simeon the God-receiver for the repatriation anniversary of the Saint’s holy relic to his Monastery, where his tomb lies. The Liturgy was officiated by His Eminence Metropolitan Hesychios of Capitolias, in…

On Saturday 5th October, the chant “Axios” (He is worthy) echoed through the packed central auditorium of the University of Sydney in honour of His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, who was awarded an Honorary Doctorate by St Andrew’s Theological College, part of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia. Present at the grand award ceremony were…

On Monday, 7th October, His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, received at his place of abode in Sydney, the Leader of the Liberal Party and Leader of the Opposition in the Federal Parliament of Australia, The Hon. Peter Dutton MP. The meeting, held in a cordial atmosphere, was also attended by His Eminence Archbishop Makarios of…

On Sunday 6th October at the conclusion of the historic Divine Liturgy held at the International Convention Centre in Sydney, His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew conferred titles to 12 new Archons of the Great Church of Christ, from the flock of the Holy Archdiocese of Australia, who form the newly established “Order of Archons of…