A homily by the Elder Archimandrite Ephraim, the Abbot of the Holy and Great Monastery of Vatopedi, is posted today on the online magazine Pemptousia, addressed to pilgrims a day earlier, Holy Monday, in the Mount Athos monastery’s synodical chamber. The Elder Archimandrite’s words are as timely as ever.

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The Metropolitan of Zambia, His Eminence Ioannis, conducted the Divine Liturgy of Palm Sunday at the chapel within the diocese’s compound, without worshipers, and with only a cantor. His Eminence prayed for the Savior to grant all good health, body and soul.  

Today is Tuesday of Holy and Great Easter Week. The liturgy today revolves around the parable of the 10 ten virgins, which our Savior related as He was coming to His Passion. This parable teaches the faithful that the accomplishment of the great work of chastity should not make us careless in other matters, especially…

In light of the unprecedented restrictions against public assemblies and non-essential movement – imposed in Greece and much of the rest of the world due to the coronavirus pandemic – the Orthodoxia News Agency is live-streaming the services of Holy and Great Easter, or “Passion Week”, directly from the St. Nicholas church in the Porto…

The Metropolitan of Sweden, His Eminence Cleopas, this week called on the Orthodox flock in Scandinavian countries to support their parishes, despite the fact that cathedrals are now holding services without the presence of worshipers. His Eminence said, “…During these difficult times that we are facing, I take the initiative as your bishop and fellow…

Brothers and Sisters in the Lord, In each of the Matins for the first days of Holy Week, we hear and sing the beautiful hymn, “Behold the Bridegroom comes in the middle of the night. And blessed is the servant whom he shall find vigilant…Ἰδοὺ ὁ Νυμφίος ἒρχεται ἐν τῷ μέσῳ τῆς νυκτός.” The Church…

My beloved brothers and sisters in the Lord, Today, Palm Sunday, we remember how the crowds greeted Christ Jesus as he entered into Jerusalem, crying out “Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.” Why did they say this? The news had spread: Jesus had called Lazarus out of the tomb…

When a parishioner of St. George Greek Orthodox Church in Lakeview received permission to be at the side of his parent who was seriously ill after contracting COVID-19, the Rev. Chrysanthos Kerkeres was able to say a prayer over the phone. The son donned full protective gear, called up the priest on FaceTime and showed…