If a man has some spiritual gift and feels compassion for those who do not have it, he preserves the gift because of his compassion. But a boastful man will lose it through succumbing to temptations of boastfulness. That’s why you should not become a disciple of a person who praises himself, in case you…

NEW YORK – His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, celebrated today the service of the Sanctification of the Water for the new school year, at the Greek-American Day School “William Spyropoulos” of the Parish of Saint Nicholas in Flushing New York, one of the largest parishes in the Archdiocese. This was the second Agiasmos Service…

NEW YORK – His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros chaired his first meeting of the Direct Archdiocesan District Council on Tuesday, September 24 at the Archdiocese. His Grace Bishop Andonios, Chancellor, was also present. Members of the Executive Board are Larry Hotzoglou, Vice-President; V. Rev. Archimandrite Chrysostomos Gilbert, Secretary; and Theodore Germanakos, Treasurer. During the course of…

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  The very successful third annual scientific conference honoring the memory of St. Nicodemus of the Holy Mountain, was held at the St. Nicodemus Monastery in Pentalofos, Kilkis prefecture of northern Greece, on the occasion of his repose 270 years ago.

  A group of 35 Syrian Christians, led by the Patriarchate of Antioch’s Bishop of Erzurum, His Grace Qais Sadiq, were hosted for 10 days in the country. The group of Syrian pilgrims were received by the Patriarch of All Romania, His Beatitude Daniel. Their pilgrimage, entitled “Romania, The Virgin Mary’s Garden”, included visits to…

  University theology students participated in the “Let’s Do It, Romania!” campaign over the weekend, turning the encouragement of Ecumenical Patriarch, His All Holiness Bartholomew I, into action for the environment. The specific volunteer association on Saturday organized a national clean-up day in 26 counties around the country. Particular references, in fact, were made to…

  A delegation of the Inter-religious Working Group for the Aid to the Population of Syria, began its visit to Damascus this week. The group operates under the Council for Cooperation with Religious Associations, which itself is under the auspices of the Russian president’s office. Members of the delegation first attended a ceremony at a…

  Only a couple days remain before the re-dedication of the renovated Sts. Constantine and Helen Orthodox Cathedral in Cairo. Thousands of worshippers, including pilgrims from Greece, are expected to attend the re-dedication ceremony of the historic cathedral on Saturday, officiated by the Patriarch of Alexandria and All Africa, His Divine Beatitude Theodoros II. A…