The Patriarch of All Romania, His Beatitude Daniel, speaking on the occasion of the Feast Day of Mary of Egypt, a “Desert Mother” who lived as an ascetic in the Jordanian wilderness for 47 years, said the faithful are called upon to transform themselves through prayer, humility and repentance, in essence to change our…

  The head of the Russian Orthodox Church’s synodical department, Vladimir Legoida, said decisions by the Church, in cooperation with the state, are forthcoming. He added that “…Easter was celebrated even during times of plague, amid war and other disasters; we will celebrate even today. The Feast of Great and Holy Pascha symbolizes the triumph…

  The Greek government is expected to announce new restrictive measures on non-essential movement outdoors, which will extend to Easter Holy Week and beyond. Orthodox Churches around the world are facing the same challenges entailed in holding services and Divine Liturgies during Holy Week, also known as “Passion Week”, amid global restrictions on non-essential movement…

  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,…