With feelings of deep emotion and national pride, we commemorate today the glorious anniversary of 28 October 1940, that resounding “NO” with which the Greek people protested against the insolent ultimatums of their would-be conquerors. A poor and tormented people, although they possessed meagre means of defence, nevertheless stood up to the powerful Italo-German Axis…

Over the past few days, His Eminence Metropolitan Constantine of Denver blessed two new crosses in Texas. In a Facebook message, His Eminence shared that he had attended the installation of a new cross at the Greek Orthodox Church of Saint Demetrios in Fort Worth, Texas: “Save, O Lord, Your people and bless Your inheritance,…

The recent visit by the International Society of Friends of Nikos Kazantzakis to the Greek American schools within the Archdiocese of America was not just an event; it was a celebration of cultural heritage and an opportunity for our youth to engage deeply with one of Greece’s most revered literary figures. On October 21, 2024,…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates strongly condemns the Israeli Knesset’s recent legislation aimed at undermining the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA). The Ministry asserts that the Knesset’s decision represents an additional offense against the international system, as well as a targeted attack on Palestinianrights and those who support them. The Ministry affirms…

On Friday, the Holy Synod elected Bishop Nectarie of Brittany, Assistant Bishop of the Romanian Orthodox Archdiocese of Western Europe, to the position of Romanian Orthodox Bishop of Ireland and Iceland. Archimandrite Simeon Mureșan, abbot of the “Dormition of the Mother of God” Monastery in Vilar, France, was also considered for the role. In the…

On Friday, Bishop Atanasie of Bogdania, Assistant Bishop of the Diocese of Italy, was elected as the first Romanian Orthodox Archbishop for the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland. Bishop Teofil of Iberia, Assistant Bishop of the Diocese of Spain and Portugal, was also considered for the role. During the same session, the Holy Synod also…

In an interview with Lumina Newspaper during his visit to Bucharest, Archbishop George of Cyprus discussed the shared values between Romania and Cyprus, emphasizing that the Christian faith is the strongest bond and a source of resilience that has enabled both nations to endure challenging historical contexts. “Cyprus’ geographical position, close to the Holy Land,…

This meeting was significant as it marked the first time a director from the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America was invited by the Ministry of Education. It provided a crucial opportunity for attendees to better understand the challenges faced in preserving our language and culture in the United States. Dr. Anastasios Koularmanis, Director of the…

A section of an early basilica, believed to date to the 6th century AD, was discovered this past summer in Oreoi, northern Evia, during digging for a sewage network, the Ministry of Culture said on Wednesday. The ensuing excavation uncovered the foundations of walls forming an apse and a floor lined with bricks. The walls…