On September 30, 2024, Patriarch Daniel of the Romanian Orthodox Church addressed leaders and representatives of Romania’s recognized religious denominations, underscoring the need for ongoing consultation and cooperation to benefit society. During the event, attended by dignitaries including the Apostolic Nuncio and the Secretary of State for Religious Affairs, the Patriarch emphasized the vital role…

The Romanian Orthodox Cathedral in Saint-Hubert, Canada, will celebrate its 20th anniversary this Sunday, October 6, marking two decades since its first Divine Liturgy. The anniversary program includes the hierarchical Divine Liturgy beginning at 10:00 AM (local time), followed by a fraternal agape meal. The Romanian community served by this holy place was formed in…

On Sunday morning, 29 September 2024, a Divine Liturgy took place at the Sanctified Spring of Saint Paraskevi, which is located within the Neochorion Community, in Constantinople, and was officiated by His Eminence Metropolitan Athenagoras of Kydonia, Patriarchal Overseer of the Bosphorus Region. Prior to the dismissal of the Divine Liturgy, His Eminence spoke to…

On Thursday, 3 October 2024, His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, departed from his headquarters, for an official visit to Australia, following the invitation of His Eminence Archbishop Makarios of Australia and the Prime Minister of Australia Mr. Anthony Albanese, in order to lead the celebratory events for the centenary of the establishment of the Holy…

Last year, at the direction of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America established the Archbishop Elpidophoros Camping Scholarship Fund in the fall of 2024 to provide need-based financial assistance for the youth summer camps offered by the Archdiocese, including both Ionian Village and Metropolis camps. To launch the Fund,…

The Holy Metropolis of Thessaloniki has announced that His Eminence Metropolitan Filotheos of Thessaloniki, will accompany His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew to Australia. More specifically, immediately after the current meeting of the Holy Synod of the Hierarchy of the Church of Greece, he will depart by air for Sydney, as a member of the honorary…

On Monday, 30 September 2024, a Holy Vigil was held at the Greek Orthodox Parish of Milan in honour of the Feast of the Virgin Mary of Gorgoepikoos, celebrated on 1st October. The Vigil was officiated by the parish priest, Archimandrite Fr. Ioannis Batsis. Immediately after, a Blessing of Water service took place for the…

The World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay expressed profound concern over escalating violence in Lebanon and Gaza, and reaffirmed the WCC’s commitment to justice, peace, and the dignity of all peoples. “We are deeply alarmed by the continued disregard for international law, which only perpetuates the cycle of violence…

The Prime Minister of Australia, Mr. Anthony Albanese, will participate in events in honour of His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, during His upcoming visit to Sydney and Melbourne. In a related statement, Mr. Albanese welcomes the imminent visit of His All-Holiness to Australia, while also referring to the centenary anniversary of the establishment of the…