“The act of comparing ourselves with others is the thief of all joy” notes His Eminence Archbishop Makarios of Australia, in his video message on the Instagram social networking site. His Eminence discerns that constant comparison is a trend in modern times, which deprives many of the possibility of being happy for the charisms or…

Wednesday, April 10, 2024, a Pre-Sanctified Liturgy and memorial service for Archbishop Iakovos of blessed memory was held at the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese Headquarters in the chapel of Saint Paul. The chapel and bordering hall was filled with faithful and Archdiocese staff who came together to celebrate the extraordinary leadership of Archbishop Iakovos. His Eminence…

The faithful from Saint Basil Greek Orthodox Church in Stockton, CA witnessed the ordination of Gabriel Cupsa to the Holy Diaconate by His Eminence Metropolitan Gerasimos of San Francisco, on Saturday, March 9, 2024. Also participating in the service were His Eminence Metropolitan Tarasios of Rhodopolis; His Grace Bishop Ioannis of Phocaea, Metropolis Chancellor; Rev….

New York –  April 9, 2024, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America and esteemed Greek Americans from New York, attended a reception, hosted by New York City Mayor Eric Adams at Gracie Mansion celebrating Greek Heritage. The annual event coincides with the New York City Greek Independence Day parade which will take place on Sunday,…

On April 6, 2024, the Federation of Hellenic-American Societies of Philadelphia and the Greater Delaware Valley presented its Eleftheria Medal to Dr. Anthony J. Limberakis, Archon Megas Aktouarios, National Commander of the Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate. The Eleftheria Medal is given annually in honor of an individual who was perpetuated Hellenism. The presentation of…

Mayor Adams, Dear Friends, Invocation: Let us bow our heads in prayer: We give thanks to you, O God, for this day of celebration of Greece and Orthodoxy by the City of New York. We express our gratitude to Mayor Adams, and to all his co-workers who serve the good people of New York. Sustain…

OSLO, Norway — On Friday afternoon April 5, 2024, His Eminence Metropolitan Cleopas of Sweden and All Scandinavia visited Oslo, where he presided over the third stanza of the Salutations to the Theotokos at the Annunciation Metropolitan Church in Oslo, aided by two Ukrainian clergymen, the Rev. Presbyter Fr. Vitalii Lohvin of the Holy Metropolis…

His Beatitude Patriarch John X received His Excellency the former Lebanese State Minister Nicolas Tueni at the Patriarchal Headquarters in Damascus. Antioch Patriarchate بطريركية أنطاكية وسائر المشرق للروم الأرثوذكس

The Rev. Archimandrite Georges (Yaacob), Abbot of the Patriarchal Monastery of Our Lady of Balamand and the Patriarchal delegate to the faithful of the parishes of Antioch and the Iskenderun District, arrived at Adana Airport. The Patriarchal Vicar, the Rt. Rev. Archimandrite Paulus Orduluoglu, Father John Babas Oglu, and the Başkan Münir balıkçıoğlu welcomed him….