Having arrived in Mersin yesterday evening, Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Antioch and All the East, John X, met with the Governor Atilla Toros this morning. The Patriarch headed a delegation that included Metropolitan Athanasios Fahd of Latakia and its dependencies, Metropolitan Ephraim Maalouli of Aleppo and its dependencies, Archimandrite Paul Ordologlu (recently elected Bishop of…

Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Antioch and All the East, John X, had a meeting with the Mayor of Mersin, Vahap Seçer, accompanied by Metropolitans Athanasios Fahd (Latakia) and Ephraim Maalouli (Aleppo), as well as the accompanying delegation. The Mayor stressed “the importance of values of equality, laicism, and adopting the principles of a civil and…

A delegation from the Romanian Patriarchate is visiting Mount Athos this week to deliver food supplies and books to Romanian monastic communities on behalf of Patriarch Daniel. The patriarch dispatched 1,450 volumes, consisting of 290 book titles designated for the library of each monastic settlement, in addition to eight tonnes of non-perishable food. The aid…

“Saint George became renowned, in both East and West, as a military saint who helps people in difficult circumstances,” Patriarch Daniel said Thursday during the patronal feast of the historic Saint George Chapel at the Patriarchal Residence in Bucharest. In his homily, the Romanian patriarch recounted the life and martyrdom of Saint George, describing him…

His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew departed on Thursday, 23 April 2026, for France, where, at the invitation of the organisers, he will speak today at the 18th edition of the International Conference “World Policy Conference,” to be held in the city of Chantilly. His All-Holiness is accompanied by His Eminence Elder Metropolitan Emmanuel of Chalcedon…

With particular splendour, the Feast of the Holy and Glorious Great Martyr George the Trophy-bearer was celebrated at the historic Patriarchal Monastery of Saint George Koudounas, on the Princes’ Islands, where the Athonite Hieromonk Fr Ezekiel resides in ascetic life. The sacred services of Vespers and the Divine Liturgy, on 22 and 23 April, were…

In a radiant Paschal atmosphere, on Thursday, 23 April, the All-Venerable Patriarchal Church solemnly celebrated its patron and protector, the Holy Great Martyr George the Trophy-bearer. His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew attended in prayer at the concelebrated Divine Liturgy, at which three hierarchs officiated. The service was presided over by His Eminence Metropolitan Andreas of…

In a scene reflecting the convergence of ecclesiastical presence with international diplomacy, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation hosted, on April 22, a solemn official reception at the Grand Mansion in Moscow on the occasion of the Glorious Feast of the Resurrection (Easter), with broad participation from religious leaders and church representatives,…

April 22 is Earth Day, a global observance of the need to care for the natural environment that has been a centerpiece of His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew’s long and fruitful diakonia to the Church and the world. In this insightful video, His All-Holiness reflects upon the importance of proper stewardship of God’s creation, noting…