On the morning of Tuesday, September 25th / October 8th, 2024, a Solemn Episcopal Divine Liturgy was celebrated in the Holy Monastery of Saint Simeon the God-receiver for the repatriation anniversary of the Saint’s holy relic to his Monastery, where his tomb lies. The Liturgy was officiated by His Eminence Metropolitan Hesychios of Capitolias, in…

On Saturday 5th October, the chant “Axios” (He is worthy) echoed through the packed central auditorium of the University of Sydney in honour of His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, who was awarded an Honorary Doctorate by St Andrew’s Theological College, part of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia. Present at the grand award ceremony were…

On Monday, 7th October, His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, received at his place of abode in Sydney, the Leader of the Liberal Party and Leader of the Opposition in the Federal Parliament of Australia, The Hon. Peter Dutton MP. The meeting, held in a cordial atmosphere, was also attended by His Eminence Archbishop Makarios of…

On Sunday 6th October at the conclusion of the historic Divine Liturgy held at the International Convention Centre in Sydney, His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew conferred titles to 12 new Archons of the Great Church of Christ, from the flock of the Holy Archdiocese of Australia, who form the newly established “Order of Archons of…

The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America has announced the establishment of the National Hurricane Relief Fund to raise funds for the immediate needs of those affected by the recent Hurricane Helene and who are now in the path of Hurricane Milton. The National Hurricane Relief Fund will receive all donations from parishes, organizations and individuals…

The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco Orthodox Parish Leadership (OPL) Ministry continues this year’s special webinar series on November 18 at 6:30pm Pacific. Our next webinar will focus on the topics of “5P” Ministry Effectiveness and Welcome Teams. We will discuss how to strengthen your parish ministries using the “5P” approach to assess their…

On Tuesday, October 8, 2024, the Clergy Syndesmos of the Archdiocesan District convened for a fruitful meeting at the parish of the Annunciation on the Upper West Side of New York City. The meeting opened with a prayer led by His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, who followed with welcome remarks, expressing his appreciation for…

Balamand, October 8, 2024 His Beatitude JOHN X, Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Antioch and All the East, called for an emergency and extraordinary session of the Holy Synod of Antioch. The meeting, presided by His Beatitude, was held on October 8, 2024, at the Saint John of Damascus Institute of Theology-Balamand, in the presence of…

On Tuesday, September 24, 2024, Her Excellency Minister of Culture Ms. Lina Mendoni visited the headquarters of the Orthodox Metropolis of Korea. The Minister was accompanied by the Ambassador of Greece in Seoul, Ms. Aikaterini Lupa, her advisor Ms. Anna Panagiotarea, the Director General of Antiquities and Cultural Heritage Dr. Olympia Vikatos, Mr. Vasilios Xiros,…