A nation without faith in God does not become free, neither advances further as a civilization. Only in this way we can assure for our children the heavenly inheritance, the only one true inheritance which truly remains even after death. Otherwise we are doomed to linger between our passions, defeated and enslaved by our own…

His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, together with leading Trustees of the “Friends of Saint Nicholas,” held an informational national call-in on the project and the restart of construction at Ground Zero on Wednesday, February 26. Joining the Archbishop were Dennis Mehiel, Chairman of the “Friends,” Michael Psaros, Vice-Chairman of the “Friends,” John Catsimatidis, Trustee…

On Friday, February 28, 2020, His Eminence Archbishop Sotirios welcomed the Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario, to the Archdiocesan headquarters in Toronto. Premier Ford arrived in the morning and was met by the Archbishop, Bishop-elect Alexander (Salmas) of Patara, Archon Evagelos Sotiropoulos, seminarians of the Patriarchal Toronto Orthodox Theological Academy (PTOTA), and staff of…

Following the formal announcement that Leadership 100 Board of Trustees approved a grant of five million dollars for Saint Nicholas National Shrine, His Eminence Archbishop of America celebrated this historic decision. “Today, Leadership 100 has again responded to the call of need, as they have time and time again in the history of our Archdiocese….

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Yesterday, on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020, St Andrew’s Greek Orthodox Theological College commenced its thirty-fifth academic year with its annual Doxology Service in the Cathedral of the Annunciation, Redfern, officiated by the Dean, His Eminence Archbishop Makarios of Australia, among clergy, faculty members, staff, alumni, students and guests. Distinguished hierarchs present included His Eminence Metropolitan…

A Christian woman acquitted of blasphemy after spending eight years on death row in Pakistan said she is going to request asylum in France. Asia Bibi will receive a diploma next week as a Citizen of Honor of Paris, a title she was awarded in 2015. Bibi has lived in Canada since she was released…

The Bulgarian Orthodox Church on Friday, Feb. 28, commemorated the 150th anniversary of the foundation of the Bulgarian Exarchate. The Exarchate was established following a royal mandate by the Ottoman sultan in 1870 in Constantinople. In an announcement, the Bulgarian Patriarchate referred to a blessed day 150 years ago when the Bulgarian Orthodox spirit triumphed.

Greek Tourism Organization pavilions at various international exhibitions continue to attract increased numbers of visitors and delegates, with pilgrimages and religious tourism now complimenting the country’s natural beauty, archaeological sites and cultural legacy. The greatest interest in religious tourism to Greece, as expected, is shown by people in southeast Europe and Russia. The central Macedonia…