On Thursday, Antiochian Metropolitan Ephrem of Tripoli, Al-Koura, and Dependencies commemorated Fathers Dumitru Stăniloae and Andrei Scrima at Cernica Monastery. The memorial service was attended by His Grace Bishop Qais Sadiq, Patriarchal Auxiliary Bishop of the Patriarchate of Antioch and All the East, who cares for the Arab community in Bucharest, Rev. Professor Porphyrios Georgi…

On Thursday, the Press Office of the Diocese of Dacia Felix issued a statement concerning the announcement published Tuesday on the Serbian Orthodox Church’s official website regarding the restriction of access to the province of Kosovo for Patriarch Porfirije and several Serbian hierarchs. “We express our sorrow regarding these events and our sadness over the…

On Monday 13 May 2024, His Grace Bishop Elpidios of Kyanea, on behalf of His Eminence Archbishop Makarios of Australia, warmly received His Excellency Mr Stavros Venizelos, Ambassador of Greece to Australia and his wife Mr Larisa Tikaidi at the Archdiocesan District of Perth Offices in Dianella. The Ambassador of Greece was escorted by the…

On Monday, May 13, 2024 almost 700 dedicated Clergy and Faithful gathered together at The Venetian for the Annual Metropolis Northern New Jersey Honoree Grand Banquet. Throughout this beautiful evening His Eminence Metropolitan Apostolos of New Jersey recognized over 150 parishioners in the following categories for their tremendous works and efforts over the past year:…

The EOCS will continue to promote scouting in the Orthodox church as a ministry of OYM. As of March 15, 2024, The Eastern Orthodox Committee on Scouting (EOCS) is working in collaboration with Orthodox Youth and Young Adult Ministries (OYM) in accordance with the express wish of the Assembly of Bishops. As a ministry of…

“Christ is Risen!” echoed throughout the Metropolis of Mexico on Easter Sunday. His Eminence Metropolitan Iakovos of Mexico presided over the Easter Divine Liturgy at the Holy Cathedral of the Annunciation of the Theotokos in Panama City, Panama. Before the beginning of the Divine Liturgy, the Metropolitan read the catechetical word of St. John Chrysostom:…

The Diocese of Raško-Prizren has expressed deep concern regarding the latest attack on the Church of the Holy Trinity in a village near Peć. According to a report submitted by the parish priest in Peć, unknown individuals broke into the church and vandalized it with graffiti. The messages included “Allah Akbar,” as well as Albanian…

On 15 May 2024, His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew delivered the keynote address at the KAICIID Global Dialogue Forum in Lisbon, Portugal. In his speech, he emphasised the Ecumenical Patriarchate’s dedication to interfaith dialogue, particularly highlighting His Eminence Metropolitan Emmanuel of Chalcedon’s significant role in KAICIID’s programs. Patriarch Bartholomew stressed the importance of raising awareness…

His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros Homily at Great Vespers and Stavrophoria May 15, 2024 Hellenic College Holy Cross Brookline, Massachusetts Dear Members of the Alumni, Brothers and Sisters in the Risen Christ, Χριστός Ἀνέστη! Christ is Risen! Tonight we celebrate those observing their tenth, twenty-fifth, and fiftieth anniversaries of graduation from our precious Σχολή, awarding them…