His Beatitude John X, Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Antioch and All the East, received His Eminence, the Most Reverend Gregorios Khoury, Metropolitan of Homs and dependencies, at the Patriarchal headquarters in Damascus. His Beatitude was briefed by His Eminence on the situation of the archdiocese. The meeting was an opportunity for a broad discussion on…

The parish of St. Haralambos in Templestowe marked the Patronal Feast of their beloved patron saint with services on Sunday, February 9th, and Monday, February 10th. His Grace Bishop Kyriakos of Melbourne presided over the celebrations, which included Vespers, Matins, and the Hierarchical Divine Liturgy. On Sunday evening, the faithful gathered for the Vesperal service,…

On Wednesday, 30th January / 12th February 2025, the memory of the Three Hierarchs—Basil the Great, Gregory the Theologian, and John Chrysostom—was celebrated by the Patriarchate at the Holy Trinity Church on the Hill of Holy Zion, in the building which also houses the Patriarchal Seminary School of Zion. This shared feast of the Three…

On Sunday morning, 9 February 2025, with the blessing of His Eminence Archbishop Makarios of Australia, His Grace Bishop Iakovos of Miletoupolis presided over Matins and the Hierarchical Divine Liturgy at Holy Cross Monastery in Mangrove Mountain. Before the dismissal of the Divine Liturgy, His Grace spoke on the profound significance of the Liturgy, which…

On Sunday, 9 February, the Greek Orthodox Pastoral Health Care Network Australia in Sydney, commenced its year’s activities with the service of the Sacrament of Holy Unction which took place at the Cathedral of the Annunciation of Our Lady in Sydney, and was presided over by His Eminence Archbishop Makarios of Australia. His Eminence presided…

Your Beatitude, Metropolitan Epiphaniy of Kyiv and All Ukraine, Reverend Hierarchs and Clergy, Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Last evening, together with Archons of the Order of Saint Andrew, we received Your Beatitude at a dinner celebrating Your presence in the United States. Today, with much joy and anticipation, we receive You here at the…

On Saturday, 1st February 2025, during the Divine Liturgy at the Cathedral of the Dormition of the Theotokos in Wood Green, His Eminence Archbishop Nikitas of Thyateira and Great Britain ordained Deacon Gregory-Palamas Florides to the Holy Priesthood. The ordination took place amidst a congregation of clergy and faithful, marking a significant moment for the…

In the presence of its board members, its dance teachers and musician collaborators, its members, parents and dance groups, the Central Pontian Association of Melbourne and Victoria “Pontiaki Estia” held the cutting of the Vasilopita for the new year. On Sunday, 9 February, at the association’s facilities, in an emotionally charged atmosphere, full of tradition…

Ecumenical Patriarchate Holy Archdiocese of Constantinople Community of Nichori (Neochorion) On Monday, 10 February 2025, the day on which our Holy Church celebrates the memory of Saint Haralambos the Hieromartyr and wonder-worker, a Supplication Service to Saint Haralambos was conducted at the place of His Sanctified Spring, which is located within the Community Cemetery of…