A delegation from the Ukrainian Council of Churches and Religious Organisations (UCCRO) met with the president of the Conference of European Churches (CEC), His Eminence Archbishop Nikitas of Thyateira and Great Britain, on 30 January 2025, at his residence in London. The meeting focused on CEC’s support for Ukraine through its Pathways to Peace initiative….

With due ecclesiastical splendour, devotion and the presence of thousands of faithful believers, the city of Kalamata celebrated the feast of its patroness, “Panagia Ypapanti”, at the city’s celebrating Metropolitan Church. The Matins and the Feast Day Poly-Hierarchical Divine Liturgy were presided over by His Eminence Metropolitan Ephraim of Hydra, who was joined in concelebration…

Dearly beloved, It is with sadness of heart that we see thousands of our fellow persons facing dire situations, and some who have lost their lives because of the recent devasting floods that have affected Northern Queensland, especially the regions of Townsville, Ingham, Hinchinbrook, Innisfail and Cairns. Unfortunately, such ordeals which are occurring frequently all…

We were delighted to welcome Metropolitan Athenagoras of Belgium on his first visit to our Library last week. On this special occasion, he cut the Vasilopita—the traditional cake that reminds us of St. Basil’s charitable actions—and took the time to engage in meaningful discussions with all of us. Before departing, his Eminence signed our Guest…

On Tuesday, 4 October 2025, His Grace Bishop Evmenios of Chora, representing His Eminence Archbishop Makarios of Australia, had the honour of attending the annual camp of Year 11 and 12 students from St. John’s College Preston. This camp, which takes place at the beginning of the school year, aims to strengthen the bonds between…

“The first Holy Orthodox Metropolis of Ireland”, is the title of the short documentary, lasting just over 16 minutes, which presents a brief history of the centuries-old presence of Orthodoxy in Ireland, as well as the effort made to revive it, after the establishment of the local Holy Metropolis by the Ecumenical Patriarchate. The documentary…

In a significant event marking the centennial of the Romanian Patriarchate, the Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church has officially proclaimed the sainthood of sixteen confessors and spiritual fathers, recognizing their exemplary lives and martyrdom during the tumultuous times of the 20th century. The decree, issued on February 4, 2025, honours priests and monks…

The Romanian Orthodox Church officially proclaimed sixteen newly canonized saints on Tuesday, during a historic ceremony at the Patriarchal Cathedral in Bucharest, attended by Patriarch Daniel and the members of the Holy Synod. The proclamation ceremony took place after the Divine Liturgy, marking the 100th anniversary of the Romanian Patriarchate. The event gathered members of…

The repeated seismic tremors in the southern Aegean Sea, centred on Santorini, have caused legitimate concerns among the residents of the island and the wider region. The local Shepherd, His Eminence Metropolitan Amphilochios of Thira, Amorgos and Isles, in his message to the faithful people, calls, among other things, for them to remain close to…