On Tuesday, 22nd October 2019, Metropolitan Vladimir celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the Monastery of Holy Prophet Elias in Nicoreni, Drochia region, marking the 60th birthday of the monastery’s superior and confessor, archimandrite Rafail (Bodiu). Before the Liturgy, Bisop Ioan of Soroca, Vicar of the Metropolis of Moldova, officiated the sanctification of the Holy Table…

On Monday, 21st October 2019, Metropolitan Vladimir of Chisinau and all Moldova presided the session of the Synod of the Orthodox Church of Moldova at the Metropolitan Residence. The participants of the Synod include all arch-pastors of the Orthodox Church of Moldova: Archbishop Sava of Tiraspol and Dubasari, Bishop Anatolie of Cahul and Comrat, Bishop Petru…

Metropolitan Vladimir of Chisinau and all Moldova celebrated the Divine Liturgy in the Nativity of the Lord Cathedral in Chisinau on the 18th Sunday after Pentecost. The arch-pastor was assisted at the service by archpriest Vadim Cheibas, metropolitan secretary and Cathedral Dean, and the clergy of the holy place. The Gospel Reading on this Sunday speaks…

Greek President Prokopis Pavlopoulos was present for the inauguration of the refurbished hall of museum of archaeology and history of art at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, a project financed via a donation by well-known philanthropists Athanasios and Marina Martinos. The hall hosts a collection of ancient artifacts also donated by Mrs. Martinou,…

The Archbishop of Australia, His Eminence Makarios, this week attended an event focusing on the missionary work conducted by Orthodox clerics in the impoverished west African country of Sierra Leone. Fr. Themistocles Adamopoulos, who has devoted his life to missionary work in Africa, presented a food and education program for children in west Africa. The…

The “Delphi” chapter of the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA) this week honored Archbishop of America, His Eminence Elpidophoros, during a reception of the fraternal organization in New York City. The distinction coincided with the 100-year anniversary of the Archdiocese of America’s foundation, and comes in recognition of the very close cooperation between AHEPA,…

The Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople, His All Holiness Bartholomew I, on Wednesday returned to the Fanar-district Patriarchate seat, after his historic visit to Thessaloniki and Mt. Athos between Friday and Tuesday. View videos HERE The Ecumenical Patriarch began his numerous visits to Monasteries and pilgrimage sites on Mt. Athos on Saturday, before departing on Tuesday…

His Holiness Irinej, Serbian Patriarch received former Prime Minister of Canada Mr. Brian Mulroney with his wife Milica (born Pivnicki) at the Serbian Patriarchate on 21 October 2019. The audience was attended by His Grace Bishop Irinej of Backa, retired General Mr. Lewis MacKenzie and President of the Municipality of Novi Becej Mr. Sasa Maksimovic.  …

Hagia Sophia, one of the world’s most important historical and cultural heritage sites, was visited by nearly 31 million people over the last 12 years, thus surpassing the population of many countries. The structure, which has been used as a museum since 1935 and is considered one of the world’s architectural wonders, is benefiting from…