The bicommunal Technical Committee on Cultural Heritage issued a call for tenders to proceed with the next phase in the restoration of Apostolos Andreas Monastery, in the occupied northeastern tip of Cyprus, and continues to plan projects despite practical problems due to Covid-19 pandemic. “Amid conditions of self-restraint due to coronavirus, the Technical Committee, both…

The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia announces that His Eminence Archbishop Makarios’ first book to be released in English is now available. His Eminence Archbishop Makarios of Australia in his illuminating and spiritually edifying book prudently offers “Reflections on Spiritual Alertness.” Just as monks are summoned to prayer by the sound of the talanton, His…

  Dear parents and campers of our Fanari Family, Christ is Risen! Truly He is Risen! At this time of great uncertainty, the staff, clergy and volunteers of Fanari Summer Camp continue to pray for the continued safety and well being of you and your family. After considering the stark challenges posed by COVID-19, and…

Moscow, April 29, Interfax – Well-known businessman Konstantin Malofeyev said he has contracted coronavirus. “I have uncharacteristic symptoms,” Malofeyev said on Tsargrad television on Wednesday, adding that he feels “not bad for a Covid-19 patient.” Malofeyev fell ill a week ago and the only symptoms he had in that time were weakness and pain in…

The 2019 documentary on life and works of the Elder Joseph the Hesychast, who was canonized as a saint of the Orthodox Church this year, has picked up five “Odysseus” awards at the annual London Greek Film Festival, including Best Creative Documentary and Best Actor, which in this case is Hollywood actor, musician and author…

The government of the republic of Cyprus on Wednesday announced that personal worship will be allowed in places of worship as of Monday, with up to 10 worshipers at a time allowed into church, chapels and other faiths’ temples. The international recognized Cyprus government controls roughly two-third of the east Mediterranean island and is a…

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The registration process for participation in the second online Archontariki from Mount Athos, with the Elder Archimandrite Ephraim, the Abbot of the Holy and Great Monastery of Vatopedi, have now closed, as all available slots have been filled. The Archontariki will held on May 2, from 10 a.m. to noon, Athens time, or 08.00 to…

The Patriarchate of Romania this week condemned a publicity campaign that featured physicians depicted as holy saints, in styles that that are reminiscent of Orthodox Icons.  The images were plastered posters around the city, and also drew criticism from medical groups.