On 1 December 2024, significant promotions were announced within the Patriarchal Court at the Ecumenical Patriarchate. During the Divine Liturgy at the Patriarchal Church, His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew conferred the new title of Grand Archimandrite upon the former Grand Syncellus, Iakovos (Krochak). In addition, the Holy and Sacred Synod, following a proposal by the…

On the 14th Sunday of Luke, 1 December 2024, at the venerable Patriarchal Church of Saint George at the Phanar, towards the end of the Divine Liturgy, His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew elevated Father Iakovos Krochak to the office of Grand Archimandrite of the Holy and Great Church of Christ The Divine Liturgy was officiated…

The Holy Metropolis of Smyrna has made an announcement that on Sunday, 8 December 2024, the official opening (Thyranoixia) of the Holy Cathedral of the Dormition of the Theotokos of Smyrna will be held by His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew. In detail, the announcement states: In praise of the Most Holy Name of the Triune…

Reverend Fr. Andreas, Dearly beloved brothers and sisters in Christ, Today’s service takes place on the eve of the national holiday of Thanksgiving, which may not be a part of the Orthodox Christian festal calendar, however it most appropriately expresses the purpose of each and every Divine Liturgy celebrated in our Church – which is…

On Friday, 29 November 2024, at the Conference Centre of the Holy Metropolis of Rethymno and Avlopotamos “THEOMITOR”, in a festive atmosphere, with the presence of the Representative of His All-Holiness the Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, His Eminence Archbishop Makarios of Australia, His Eminence Archbishop Evgenios of Crete, and the local shepherd His Eminence Metropolitan Prodromos…

The feast of Saint Andrew the Apostle, the First-Called, was celebrated with solemnity at the Cathedral Church dedicated to his name in Birmingham. On the eve of the feast, His Eminence Archbishop Nikitas of Thyateira and Great Britain presided at Great Vespers, joined by His Grace Bishop Maximos of Melitene and clergy from the local…

His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America presided over a special session of the Holy Eparchial Synod today, which convened via teleconference following a venerable Patriarchal edict. During the meeting, His All-Holiness’ venerable Patriarchal letter was read, announcing that His Eminence Metropolitan Alexios’ resignation from the throne of the Holy Metropolis of Atlanta was accepted and…

My Beloved Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Once again, I am spiritually refreshed to find myself among you, the faithful Christians of the Saint Peter the Apostle Parish here in the Bronx. Your faith inspires me and your persistence is an example of that faith. Not unlike the Blind Man whom we hear of in…

The Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church has issued a comprehensive statement regarding the 2024 parliamentary and presidential elections, building on previous decisions dating back to 1996. The statement clarifies the Church’s position on political involvement and electoral participation. The core of the directive maintains that while priests are encouraged to participate in civic…