On Wednesday, the 15th / 28th of August 2024, the Patriarchate celebrated the feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos in the Holy Church of the Dormition, built in AD 317, containing the sacred Tomb of the Theotokos. During this feast, the whole Church, especially that of Jerusalem, remembers that the Mother of God, daughter…

On Thursday, August 16/29, 2024, His Beatitude received the Military Representation of the Greek Embassy in Tel Aviv and analyzed the diverse pastoral, cultural, and pacifying work of the Patriarchate, especially under the current war conditions. From the General Secretariat en.jerusalem-patriarchate.info

On Saturday, 31 August 2024, the Theological School of Halki held a special celebration for the feast of the Synaxis of Panagia Pafsolypi, whose revered icon is enshrined within the school’s church. The feast day Matins and Divine Liturgy were presided over by His Eminence Metropolitan Andreas of Forty Churches. During the service, Metropolitan Andreas…

On Saturday, 31 August 2024, the Theological School of Halki hosted the International Ecological Conference titled “Water: Spirit and Science” at the Great Synodikon. The event was organised and scientifically overseen by Archdeacon John Chryssavgis of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, in collaboration with numerous professors and researchers, including Mr. Ioannis Kalavrouziotis, President of the Hellenic Open…

Among over one hundred hierarchs, monastics, and clergy, on August 31, 2024, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America attended the Festal Great Vespers for the Feast of the New Indiction, which His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew presided over at the Cathedral of the Presentation of the Theotokos in Stavrodromi, Istanbul, Türkiye. The Feast of the…

August 31, 2024, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America presided over the Divine Liturgy at the Patriarchal Church of St. George, located in the Phanar district of Istanbul, Türkiye. His Eminence ordained Patriarchal Deacon Kallinikos Chasapis to the priesthood during the service, celebrating alongside the V. Rev. Grand Syncellus Iakovos (Krochak), the V. Rev. Archimandrite…

Beloved Very Reverend! On the day on which one year ends for the Church and within a few hours a new year will begin, this day was chosen for you by His All Holiness our Master and Holiest Father, Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, our spiritual Father, for you to enter the holy of holies of the…

September 1, 2024, the Commencement of the Holy Synaxis of the Hierarchy of the Ecumenical Throne took place in Istanbul, Türkiye. As the Hierarchs of the Ecumenical Throne gathered at the Grand Hyatt Hotel, they appreciated the company of their fellow clergymen, making new connections, reuniting with seminary classmates, and engaging in spirited conversation. Find…

His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America delivered a benediction at the 2024 Democratic National Convention held in Chicago, Illinois, on Tuesday, August 20, 2024. His Eminence prayed that our “Eternal and Ever-Living God, Source of goodness and grace…Grant unto the nominee for President of these United States, Vice President Kamala Harris, and her running mate,…