His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel sent a message to the 5th Congress of the Romanian Orthodox Diocese of Canada, held in Vancouver/Surrey on June 7-8. “The diocesan congress you are attending is a unique opportunity to meet and discuss the Church’s mission and propose the best ways to fulfil it,” His Beatitude emphasized. Full message: The…
On Saturday, 24 May 2024, The baptisms of 70 catechumens took place at the Kintamali Missionary Centre, with the participation of Metropolitan Theophanis of Moldova, and the local bishop, Agathonicus, Bishop of Arosa and Central Tanzania. From early on in the morning, believers and catechumens from all the parishes of the Iringa district had filled…
The President of Montenegro, Jakov Milatović, concluded his official visit to Cyprus today by visiting the Holy Archdiocese of Cyprus. Accompanied by his wife and entourage, President Milatović toured the historic Cathedral of St. John, where he venerated the icons and learned about the Church’s rich history. The President was then warmly welcomed by His…
The memory of Saint Panagis Basias of Kefallonoa (+1888) was celebrated with due ecclesiastical splendour Lixouri, Kefallonia, over the two days of June 6 and 7, 2024. The Great Vespers were officiated by His Eminence Metropolitan Chrysostomos III of Mani, who also presided over the Divine Liturgy, invited by His Eminence Metropolitan Dimitrios of Kefallinia….
On the Sunday of the Blind Man, 9 June 2024, with the blessing and encouragement of His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, His Eminence Metropolitan Stefanos of Tallinn and All Estonia presided over the Divine Liturgy at the Patriarchal Church of Saint George in the Phanar. Following the conclusion of the Divine Liturgy, the Ecumenical Patriarch…
A prominent member of the Greek community, Mrs. Dimitra Micos, is among the numerous persons honoured, on the occasion of this year’s King’s Birthday, for their social service and contribution to Australia. Mrs. Micos is awarded, as it was announced on Sunday, 9 June 2024, the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM). Originally from…
This Tuesday, 11 June 2024, our Church honours the memory of the Holy Glorious Apostle Bartholomew, Patron Saint of the spiritual father of all the Orthodox, His All-Holiness our Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew. The name day feast of His All-Holiness constitutes an opportunity for a prayerful meeting of all His spiritual children, regardless of the distance…
Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Χριστὸς Ἀνέστη! Christ is Risen! What a joy that today I am able to be with this marvelous community of Saints Constantine and Helen and to celebrate with your new pastor, Protopresbyter Apostolos Chasapis Homily for the first time. He has been here for two months, and I am so…
His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America offered the Benediction at the “Day of Gratitude”, a special event honoring veterans, the armed forces and their families. The event, held at the Allegiant Stadium Las Vegas, Nevada on June 8, 2024, brought together thousands of military men and women to give thanks and show appreciation for their…