The sacred commemoration of Saint Kosmas the Aetolian was celebrated with due splendour at the Holy Monastery dedicated to him in Kolkondas, Albania, where the Saint’s tomb is located. On the principal feast day, Monday, 24 August, a Festal Hierarchical Concelebration was held, presided over by His Eminence Metropolitan Nikolaos of Apollonia and Fier. Concelebrating…

With modesty, ecclesiastical dignity and the traditional refinement of Constantinople, the scheduled sacred services were celebrated at the festal Church of Panagia Koumariotissa in Neochori on the Bosphorus. Clergy and faithful participated, with His Eminence Metropolitan Athenagoras of Kydonia, Patriarchal Supervisor of the Bosphorus District, presiding. On the afternoon of 22 August, Great Saturday Vespers…

With profound reverence and the participation of numerous clergy and faithful, the Precious Skull of the Holy Apostle Titus was transferred to Messara on Saturday, 22 August, as part of the commemorations marking 60 years since its historic return from Venice to Crete. The sacred procession from Heraklion was led by His Eminence Archbishop Evgenios…

On Friday, 21 August, His Eminence Metropolitan Symeon of Fthiotida welcomed His Eminence Metropolitan Gregorios of Ankara, Protosyncellus of the Ecumenical Patriarchate. His Eminence Metropolitan Gregorios was received, following his arrival from the Queen of Cities and First Throne of Orthodoxy, at the Episcopal Residence of Talantion and Locris, the seat of this historic Diocese…

Sunday, 23 August 2026, a Poly-Hierarchical Divine Liturgy was celebrated for the Leave-taking of the Feast of the Dormition of the Most Holy Theotokos at the historic Monastery of Panagia Soumela in Pontus, following permission granted by the relevant authorities. The Divine Liturgy was presided over by His Eminence Metropolitan Varnavas of Neapolis and Stavroupolis,…

His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew presided over the Divine Liturgy on Sunday, 23 August, for the Leave-taking of the Feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos, the “Nine Days of the Panagia”, amid the ruins of the Holy Monastery of Panagia Faneromeni in Cyzicus. Concelebrating with His All-Holiness were His Eminence Metropolitan Bartholomew of Smyrna…

In an atmosphere of deep emotion, the annual Memorial Service for the late Protopresbyter Elias Kentrotis was held on Sunday, 23 August, at the Church of Saint Haralambos in Templestowe, Melbourne. The Memorial Service, as well as the preceding Divine Liturgy, was presided over by His Eminence Archbishop Makarios of Australia, assisted by His Eminence…

Patriarch Daniel of Romania has presented Saints Nazaria, Olympias and Elizabeth of Văratec as three distinct examples of holiness united by unceasing prayer, humble charity and diligent service to others. He delivered his message on the occasion of the local proclamation of their canonisation at Văratec Monastery. Saints Nazaria, Olympias and Elizabeth of Văratec –…

Saint John of Rila was commemorated on Wednesday at Rila Monastery in Bulgaria, marking 1,080 years since his repose in the Lord. On this occasion, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniil of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church highlighted the saint’s spiritual legacy, describing him as “a source of hope, spiritual help, an example and a guide for our…