“This work reflects the essence of the Orthodox Christian faith. It reminds us that when we work together guided by the principles of our faith, we can create something truly beautiful and transformative. Let us continue to support each other, help those in need and build a community of mutual respect and care.” The above…

STOCKHOLM – During this joyous paschal period, we are pleased to announce to the flock of the Mother Church of Constantinople in Scandinavia that, by the Grace of God, the consecration of the chapel bearing the name of our father among the saints Nicholas the Wonderworker Archbishop of Myra in Lycia, which is located inside…

Unto the Most Reverend and Right Reverend Hierarchs, Pious Priests and Deacons, the Monks and Nuns, Presidents and Members of Parish Councils, Honorable Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, Members of Leadership 100, the Day and Afternoon Schools, Philoptochos Societies, the Youth, Greek Orthodox Organizations, and the entirety of the Christ-named Plenitude of the Holy Archdiocese…

His Beatitude Archbishop Anastasios of Tirana, Durrës, and All Albania shared a global message for the World Council of Churches (WCC) fellowship between the Orthodox Easter and Pentecost. In today’s world, the message notes: “The invoking of Christ’s name has no place in plans of political expediency and oppression of individuals and peoples.” Archbishop Anastasios,…

The history of immigrants of Kytherian origin in Australia constitutes a special chapter of the collective history of Greeks in the Antipodes. Important aspects of this historic chapter are highlighted throughout the book, entitled: “EKATO: Kytherian Association of Australia 1922-2022 – The First Fifty Years”. This is the first volume of the Anniversary History Book…

STOCKHOLM – In a recent decision, a Swedish court directed that the Swedish labor union “Vision” pay an additional compensation to the Holy Metropolis of Sweden and All Scandinavia following the retraction of a lawsuit filed by the former. Specifically, a former clergyman of the Church of Greece serving on loan at the Holy Metropolis…

The Melisma Ensemble has taken the initiative in organising a concert with works of Australian composers of Byzantine music. The following is the relative announcement and call for submissions from the Director of the Melisma Ensemble, Mr. Dimitri Koubaroulis: Melisma Ensemble is delighted to be organising a Byzantine Chant concert showcasing the works of Australian…

Representatives of the Bigorsky Monastery (Archdiocese of Ohrid) were at the Phanar last weekend to participate in the celebration of the name day of His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew. In particular, Archimandrite Kirillos and Hieromonk Erasmos traveled to Constantinople as representatives of the monastic community, with the blessing of Abbot, His Grace Bishop Parthenios of…

The Medal of the Order of the Christ-Loving, the highest honour of the Holy Archdiocese of Australia, was awarded by His Eminence Archbishop Makarios of Australia to expatriate businessman and benefactor from Melbourne, Mr. Andreas Andrianopoulos. Over many dedicated years, Mr. Andrianopoulos has developed and sustained many multifaceted community actions within the Greek Community and…