His Eminence Archbishop Nikitas of Thyatira and Great Britain in an exclusive interview with The National Herald called London “a ghost town.” He said, “people are afraid to go out; individuals do not trust governments and the news agencies.” The entire interview follows: The National Herald: Your Eminence please describe the coronavirus situation in London…

Patriarch Daniel delivered a message of hope to a society living under the fear of the coronavirus pandemic, as he commemorated the glorious Entry into Jerusalem of Jesus Christ at the Divine Liturgy in the historical chapel of his patriarchal residence on April 12. The Patriarch of Romania noted that many people who stay at…

On 11th April 2020, the Lazarus Saturday, His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia and His Holiness Patriarch Irinej of Serbia had a phone conversation. The Primate of the Russian Orthodox Church warmly greeted his brother with the Day of his Krsna Slava. The Patriarchs exchanged information about the spread of the coronavirus…

The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America will broadcast the services of Holy Week with His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros from the Chapel of Saint Paul at the Archdiocesan Headquarters in New York City. The services will be available on a variety of media outlets including ANT1 Satellite, as well as online on the Archdiocesan YouTube channel…

  New York – The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America launched an updated COVID-19 Resource Center today. In addition to serving as a platform for hosting videos, blogs, downloadable materials, and other content created by the various departments and ministries of the Archdiocese, the Resource Center will provide valuable information and updates regarding the COVID-19…

Church of Saint John the Baptist, Haringey, N. London Palm Sunday, April 12, 2020  thyateira.org.uk

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  Two instances of church vandalism were reported, with a small chapel within a cemetery near the central town of Lamia first burglarized and then set on fire by vandals. In the northern city of Thessaloniki, vandals scrawled slogans outside the historic Prophet Elijah Church in the Ano Poli district of the city.

  The annual procession of the Holy Relics of St. Spiridonas, a fourth century miracle worker, was held this year on the Ionian island of Corfu, but this time within a cathedral in the island’s capital, and without the presence of worshipers, due to coronavirus restrictions. According to Church tradition, St. Spiridonas is credited with…