The Church today commemorates the Forefeast of the Annunciation of the Theotokos. The Church also venerates the memory of Artemon the Presbyter, bishop of Seleucia, in Mesopotamia.
The Metropolitan of Gori and Ateni, Archbishop Andrew (Gvazava) blessed the yard of Giorgi Abramishvili Military Hospital together with the clergy of the Diocese. Hospital Director Davit Barliani attended the blessing ceremony. Giorgi Abramishvili Military Hospital of Defence Ministry was declared a quarantine zone on March 2 as part of measures to prevent the possible…
His Eminence Metropolitan Evangelos of New Jersey has issued his Encyclical on the Feast of the Annunciation 2020. Read the full text below: Feast of the Annunciation 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…
His Eminence Archbishop Nikitas of Thyateira and Great Britain has issued his Encyclical for the Greek Independence Day. Read the full text below: Archbishop’s Encyclical on the Anniversary of 25 March 1821 Ref. No.: Α00232 March 25th is a day that brings us twofold joy as we celebrate both our Holy Orthodox Faith and…
The Governor of the South Sinai, Khaled Fouda, expressed his support to the monks of St. Catherine’s monastery in Sinai and stressed that all authorities would be by the side of the Greek Orthodox monastery. The adviser of Governor Khaled Fouda, Antonis Kazamias, conveyed the message of the greatest philhellene in Egypt. In his message,…
His Eminence Metropolitan Cleopas of Sweden has issued his Encyclical for the Greek Independence Day. Read the full text below: Encyclical for the National Holiday of March 25, 1821 by His Eminence Metropolitan Cleopas of Sweden Sunday, March 29, 2020 Your Excellencies and Most Honorable State Representatives and Civic Leaders, Reverend Fathers, Beloved Brethren in…
The Christian Churches in Syria and Lebanon have issued a statement regarding the suspension of all general prayer services in all churches during COVID-19 outbreak. Read the full text below: A Statement Issued by the Christian Churches in Syria and Lebanon Based on the recent developments of the spread of the COVID-19 (Corona) virus, and…
The Holy Archdiocese of Australia wants to express its gratitude and appreciation to whoever communicated with the Archbishop, to express support and help for the leaders, the clergy and the people of our local Church during the Fire crisis. Especially, and with deep gratitude we want to thank his All-Holiness Patriarch Bartholomew for the telephone…
The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of New Zealand has issued an update regarding religious services during the COVID-19 outbreak. Read the full announcement below: Wellington 23th of March 2020 To : the Clergy, the Monastic Brotherhoods and Sisterhoods and the reverent plentitude of the Holy Metropolis of New Zealand Beloved siblings and children in the Lord,…