On the evening of June 29, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America hosted a “Thank You Dinner” for the dedicated committee members and volunteers who contributed to the organization of the Clergy-Laity Congress. The gathering offered an opportunity to recognize the many individuals whose quiet labor and dedication will make a lasting impact on this…

On Sunday, June 28, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America visited St. Demetrios Church in Rocky River, Ohio, for its annual Greek Festival, following a full day of prayer and celebration marking the opening of the 48th Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. Archbishop Elpidophoros was joined by Metropolitan Savas of…

Under bright sun and a blue sky, this afternoon Cleveland’s Greek Cultural Garden came alive with prayer, history, and appreciation for an Agiasmos Service. The Agiasmos was led by Patriarchal Representative His Eminence Metropolitan Philotheos of Thessaloniki, joined by His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, host Metropolitan His Eminence Savas of Pittsburgh, Patriarchal Representatives His…

On June 27 and 28, 2026, the Patriarchate of Alexandria commemorated Saint Cyril Lucaris, Hieromartyr, Pope and Patriarch of Alexandria. Saint Cyril (1572–1638), who was born in Crete, served as Pope and Patriarch of Alexandria from 1601 to 1620. He became known for his pastoral, theological, and educational work. He was later elected Ecumenical Patriarch…

His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew was conferred the title of Honorary Professor of the Department of Environment of the School of Environment at the Ionian University, following the unanimous decision of the University’s Senate. On the same occasion, he was also awarded the Municipality of Zakynthos’ special Honorary distinction entitled “High Protector of Zakynthian Letters…

Archbishop Ieronymos of Athens and All Greece expressed his deep emotion and joy during the ceremony in which he was proclaimed Honorary President of the Brotherhood of Dimitsanites “Gregory V”, held last night at the Divani Caravel Hotel. “Today, through your words, I escaped the formal and returned to my years in Thebes and to…

His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew received at midday on Thursday, 25 June, the Deputy Minister of Development of Greece, Mr Stavros Kalafatis, responsible for Research and Innovation, together with the President of the National Centre for Research and Technological Development (CERTH), Dr Evangelos Bekiaris, and their associates. Also present were His Grace Bishop Nikiforos of…

The classes for the Seminar on Byzantine Iconography of the Orthodox Metropolis of Korea in Seoul, which began on June 4th, are continuing with great success. Twenty students — some beginners and some advanced — under the instruction of Professor-Iconographer Mr. Sozos Giannoudes, who has come from Greece, have already made remarkable progress. On the…

On Sunday, June 21, 2026, Metropolitan Ambrose of Korea and Exarch of Japan celebrated the Divine Liturgy together with Deacon Christopher Jonker at the Anglican church of St. Alban’s in Tokyo, Japan. The Divine Liturgy was celebrated in Japanese, English, Ukrainian, Russian, and Greek, owing to the multinational composition of the faithful and catechumens in…