Karyes has been the seat of the self-governing body of Mount Athos and the seat of the ‘protos’ since the 10th century. At that time the settlement comprised some small older monasteries and the residences of representatives of distant ones. Assemblies of the monks were usually held on 15th August, the Virgin’s feast-day, in the…
On the occasion of the Patron Saint-day and the Day of the Republica Srpska, His Holiness Irinej, Serbian Patriarch, officiated the Holy Hierarchal Liturgy in the Cathedral church of the Christ the Savior in Banja Luka. The Patriarch was concelebrated by Their Graces Bishops Jefrem of Banja Luka, Fotije of Zvornik-Tuzla, Sergije of Bihac-Petrovac and…
The Hong Kong publisher “The China Orthodox Press” has published a Chinese translation of the service for the Nativity of Christ. With this new publication, it is now possible for Chinese Orthodox Christians to celebrate the festal service in their native language, reports Patriarchia.ru. The publication contains the texts for the Royal Hours, Typica, Great Compline,…
Two days after Christmas, on Thursday December 27, 2019/January 9, 2020, the Feast of the Synaxis of Theotokos was celebrated (one day later) at the Church dedicated to her in Beit Sahour, led by the Most Reverend Archbishop Philoumenos of Pella, with co-celebrants the Archimandrite Philoumenos, Hegoumen of the H. Monastery of Prophet Elisha, Arab-speaking…
Greece will be giving a grant of two millions euros every year to Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology in support of its survival, programs, and advancement. This grant will be in effect from last year, 2019, and it will continue every year thereafter. It is expected to have a huge impact on the…
On Thursday, December 27, 2019/January 9, 2020, the Patriarchate celebrated the commemoration of the First Martyr and Archdeacon Stephen at the Holy Church dedicated to him, which lies at the place of his stoning in Gethsemane and the Valley of the Cedars, near the Tomb of Theotokos. According to the Book of the Acts of…
Five of the oldest Bulgarian monasteries, that have been declared monuments of culture – Bachkovski, Troyanski, Kremikovski, Kilifarevski and Plakovski, are expected to be renovated with European funds, the Ministry of Regional Development and Public Works announced. The goal is to make these religious centers even more attractive to pilgrims and tourists. The funds will be allocated…
Upon learning the devastating news of the crash of the passenger jet operated by Ukraine International Airlines, His Eminence Archbishop Sotirios lit a candle for all victims and their families at the Patriarchal Church of St. George in Constantinople. His Eminence was at the Ecumenical Patriarchate in Turkey when he learned about this tragedy that…
A husband full of grace should speak to his woman like this: I have taken you in my arms, and I love you, and I prefer you to my life itself. For the present life is nothing, and my most ardent dream is to spend it with you in such a way that we may…