With the blessing of Bishop Alexii of Vienna and Austria, Archpriest Radoslav Ristic, accompanied by Deacon Nikolai Markovic, visited Orthodox prisoners held in the Stein Correctional Institution in Krems, Austria. The clergy performed a prayer service and Liturgy in the prison church, the diocesan website reported on 24 July. The services were followed by a…

On the 27th of July in the city of Campina das Misoins (Brazil) on the square of the Equal-to-the-Apostles Grand Prince Vladimir, a prayer service to the holy Baptist of Rus’ had been held. The square is located in the central part of the city, in 2021 a chapel in the name of the Equal…

On Monday morning, Assistant Bishop Timotei of Prahova officiated the exhumation service of the holy relics of Saint Sofian of St Anthimos Monastery at Căldărușani Monastery near Bucharest. The venerable relics were placed in the cemetery church for a specific service before being transported to St Anthimos Monastery. “A specific rite was observed for such…

“We are all called to weave a crown of good deeds, following the example of the Mother of God and the saints, by helping our brothers and sisters who are suffering at home and in hospitals, orphans and widows, the elderly burdened by loneliness, need, and frailty, and large families, combining good deeds with prayer,”…

The National Bureau of Statistics of the Republic of Moldova commended the Metropolis of Bessarabia for its assistance in organizing and conducting the 2024 Population and Housing Census. “Thanks to your support, data collection activities about individuals and their dwellings took place, which are extremely important and necessary for understanding the demographic, ethnocultural, and socio-economic…

From the 1st to the 14th of August we fast in honour of Our Most Holy Lady, the Mother of God. It’s a strict fast, with fish eaten only on the feast of the Transfiguration of the Saviour (6 August). If 15 August falls on a Wednesday or Friday there is a dispensation only for…

On Saturday the 27th of July 2024, with the blessing of His Eminence Archbishop Makarios of Australia, the second annual memorial service was held at the Chapel of St John the Theologian in Prevelly, WA. This historic chapel was built by WWII ANZAC veteran the Late Geoff Edwards, as a token of appreciation to the…

The Holy Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Thyateira and Great Britain would like to express the sentiments of concern and dismay at the manner in which the Mystical Supper was seemingly parodied during the Opening Ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. The celebration of any Olympic Opening Ceremony is a remarkable achievement for humankind. It…

On the final day of camp after 6 weeks of summer camp, including a week of staff training, over 600 faithful gathered at our Saint Methodios Faith and Heritage Center for the divine liturgy and the ordination of Deacon Andrew (Jack) Bushell. Campers and their families, guests of the newly ordained Deacon Andrew, together with…