On Saturday lunchtime, 5th October, His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, accompanied by His Eminence Archbishop Makarios of Australia and His Eminence Metropolitan Kyrillos of Imbros and Tenedos, visited the official Prime Ministerial Residence in Sydney, following a gracious invitation from the Prime Minister of Australia, Mr Anthony Albanese. The Ecumenical Patriarch had an extensive and…

“‘Christ’s Church shines and radiates”. This phrase, taken from the hymn of the Praises for the Sunday of Orthodoxy, was quoted by His All-Holiness, the Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, in the bright and festive atmosphere that prevailed on the morning of Saturday, 5th October, during the official Doxology marking His reception in Australia, held in the…

His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew was warmly received by the Governor of New South Wales, Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC KC, at Government House in Sydney on Saturday, 5 October 2024. His All-Holiness was accompanied by His Eminence Metropolitan Kyrillos of Imbros and Tenedos, a member of his honourable entourage during his Apostolic visit to…

On Friday evening 4th October, His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew arrived at Sydney International Airport as part of his official visit to Australia, where he will preside over the centennial celebrations of this significant province of the Ecumenical Throne in the fifth continent. The airport was filled early with Orthodox Christians and Australian citizens of…

October 5, 2024, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America presided over the Divine Liturgy of Consecration for Dormition of the Theotokos Greek Orthodox Church in Oakmont, Pennsylvania, celebrating alongside His Eminence Metropolitan Savas, His Grace Bishop Joachim of Amissos, Protopresbyter Fr. George Callos (Chancellor), Presbyter Fr. Constantine Kokanos (PGH Clergy Syndesmos President), Presbyter Fr. Michael…

Digital Fellowship with Elder Ephraim and the Postgraduate Students and Doctoral Researchers of the Department of Theology of the University of Nicosia Oct 4rth at 19:30 Greek Time Simultaneous translation available into English, Romanian, French, Russian, Arabic and Georgian. GREEK SING LANGUAGE AVAILABLE TO REGISTER CLICK HERE: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEpcuGvrD8iEtzFd4L7a7R59GHDmZdKnCYK After registering, you will receive a confirmation…

The Holy Synod was held at the Jerusalem Patriarchate today, Thursday, October 3, chaired by His Beatitude Theophilos III, Patriarch of the Holy City of Jerusalem, in the presence of the members of the Holy Synod. His Beatitude discussed with the members of the Holy Synod several issues related to the administrative, ecclesiastical and pastoral…

On Friday, September 27, 2024, at the Hall of Myeongdong Cathedral, the Orthodox Metropolis of Korea and Exarchate of Japan, on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of its establishment by the Ecumenical Patriarchate (2004-2024), co-organized with the Catholic Bishop’s Conference of Korea (CBCK) and the National Council of Churches of Korea (NCCK) a symposium…

Work on the Romanian Orthodox Church in Legnago, Italy, has advanced swiftly since Bishop Siluan of Italy blessed the foundation in July. Although the parish was established in 2011, the approximately 600 Romanians in the area have not had their own place of worship. Since August 1, construction has focused on the structural walls, the…