On Tuesday, October 8, 2024, the Clergy Syndesmos of the Archdiocesan District convened for a fruitful meeting at the parish of the Annunciation on the Upper West Side of New York City. The meeting opened with a prayer led by His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, who followed with welcome remarks, expressing his appreciation for…

Balamand, October 8, 2024 His Beatitude JOHN X, Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Antioch and All the East, called for an emergency and extraordinary session of the Holy Synod of Antioch. The meeting, presided by His Beatitude, was held on October 8, 2024, at the Saint John of Damascus Institute of Theology-Balamand, in the presence of…

On Tuesday, September 24, 2024, Her Excellency Minister of Culture Ms. Lina Mendoni visited the headquarters of the Orthodox Metropolis of Korea. The Minister was accompanied by the Ambassador of Greece in Seoul, Ms. Aikaterini Lupa, her advisor Ms. Anna Panagiotarea, the Director General of Antiquities and Cultural Heritage Dr. Olympia Vikatos, Mr. Vasilios Xiros,…

On Monday, September 23, 2024, His Eminence Metropolitan Nicholaos of Messogaia and Lavreotiki, accompanied by his Counselor Archimandrite Michael Lioumis, visited the parish of “The Annunciation of the Theotokos” in Busan and had the opportunity to see the Holy Church and the Children’s Nursery of the Parish. They communicated with those who work at the…

On Sunday, September 22, 2024, at the Cathedral of St. Nicholas in Seoul, the Orthors and the Multi-episcopal Divine Liturgy were celebrated on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the foundation of the Orthodox Metropolis of Korea and the Exarchate of Japan (2004-2024) by the Ecumenical Patriarchate. Participating were the Metropolitans of Messogaia and…

On Saturday, September 21, 2024, the visit to the parish of St. Boris in Chuncheon and to the Holy Monastery of the Transfiguration of the Savior in Gapyeong by His Eminence Metropolitan Nicholaos of Messogaia and Lavreotiki as well as his Chancellor V. Rev. Fr. Michael Lioumis was a particularly great blessing. In the parish…

The Metropolis of San Francisco’s Greek Village, the vibrant summer experience at Saint Nicholas Ranch and Retreat Center, is back for 2025, offering an immersive adventure that transports participants to the heart of Greece—without leaving California. Greek Village provides participants with a rich focus on Orthodox faith, Greek culture, and creativity, Greek Village is more…

As residents in the southeastern U.S. continue to be affected by the devastation of Hurricane Helene, parishes have begun addressing urgent needs of their communities. Over the last two weekends, Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Asheville, North Carolina and Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Augusta, Georgia canceled their respective Greek festivals and instead…

As conflict in Lebanon escalates, a humanitarian crisis has emerged as communities continue to flee their homes in search of safety. International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC) is there on the ground, doing its part to support those who have been displaced. This week, mattresses, hot meals, and emergency first-aid kits were distributed to temporary shelters…