In the morning of June 1, 2023, the official opening ceremony of the International Joint Theological Commission of the Theological Dialogue between the Orthodox and the Roman Catholic Churches took place at the Patriarchate of Alexandria. 24 Orthodox and 18 Catholic participants, Cardinals, Metropolitans, Elders and lay theologians were welcomed by His Beatitude Patriarch Theodoros…

Participants of the 2023 Greek Summer Camp gathered at the Greek Centre for their final briefing On Wednesday 31st of May the Greek Australians who will be attending the Greek Community of Melbourne’s 2023 Greek Summer Camp program gathered at the Greek Centre in Melbourne for a final briefing. The program will run from 1…

With the blessings of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America and the Hellenic College/Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology Board of Trustees, the Presidential Search Committee will begin its work to identify its new President. The HCHC Presidential Search Committee is made up of 6 committee members: 2 appointed by the Board of Trustees;…

On Wednesday, May 31, 2023, St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church and National Shrine hosted the “The Shape of the Sacred: Eastern Christianity and Architectural Modernity.” Sponsored by the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America in association with the Orthodox Christian Studies Center of Fordham University, this event was part of a three-day public international symposium that…

With the blessings of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of New Jersey proudly held the 52nd Annual GOYA Olympics over Memorial Day weekend. Drawing over 400 Orthodox youth, the event showcased a harmonious blend of fellowship and spirited sporting competitions. The memorable occasion commenced with an opening prayer led by…

The Speaker of the House of Representatives of Cyprus, Annita Demetriou, met Metropolitan Makarios of Nairobi Yesterday, 31 May 2023. The Speaker expressed her admiration and sincere appreciation for the Godly work carried out by the Holy Metropolis of Nairobi since its foundation in Kenya in 1958. She further praised the selfless devotion of Metropolitan…

Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, as a member of the Holy and Sacred Synod of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople, participated in its deliberation, which was convened on the 29th and 30th of May under the leadership of Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew. This regular session brought significant decisions for the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. Central among…

On Wednesday, 31 May 2023, His Eminence Archbishop Makarios of Australia, welcomed at the headquarters of the Holy Archdiocese of Australia, in Sydney, the production team of the Documentary “On the Other Side of the World”, which outlines the long story of the migration of the Cretans to the fifth continent. Specifically, the headquarters of…

On Sunday 28 May 2023, over fifty boys from twelve different Sunday Schools across Sydney and Wollongong gathered to compete in the Sunday School Sports Championship. After beginning the day with prayer, the boys were encouraged by Fr Panteleimon from the Church of St Gerasimos Leichhardt, to give it their all in the upcoming games…