Last Saturday, while attending a traditional event in Dambovița County that was organised by the Bulgarian community, Vice-President of Bulgaria Iliana Iotova met with Patriarchal Exarch and Archbishop of Târgoviște His Eminence Hon Metropolitan Nifon. According to the Archdiocese of Târgoviște, the discussions spanned several subjects of mutual interest to the two nations and the…

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel consecrated a chapel dedicated to Saint Andrew inside Romania’s Parliament on Monday evening. After the consecration service, Patriarch Daniel referred to the existence of chapels in different parliaments worldwide, inside airports, near hospitals, or in other public spaces. His Beatitude defined these spaces of recollection as “sources of peace, joy, and…

His Eminence Metropolitan Iakovos of Mexico and Exarch of Central America and the Caribbean Islands embarked on his first pastoral journey to the Republic of Panama since assuming his ecclesiastical duties. The visit, filled with meaningful encounters and solemn ceremonies, aimed at fostering spiritual connections. Upon his arrival in Panama City on the afternoon of…

The Meteora Pyli Geopark has joined the UNESCO Global Geoparks network, which now encompasses 213 such parks in 48 countries around the world. UNESCO Global Geoparks are single, unified geographical areas where sites and landscapes of international geological significance are managed with a holistic concept of protection, education and sustainable development. The Meteora Pyli Geopark…

On Sunday, 24th March 2024, His Eminence Archbishop Nikitas of Thyateira and Great Britain presided over Matins and celebrated the Divine Liturgy for the first Sunday of Holy and Great Lent, known as the Sunday of Orthodoxy, at the Archdiocesan Cathedral of the Divine Wisdom in Bayswater, London. Concelebrating with His Eminence Archbishop Nikitas were…

His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America welcomed Niki Kerameus, the Hellenic Republic’s Minister of Interior at the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America’s headquarters in New York City, on March 28, 2024. The meeting took place at a pivotal moment for the Greek diaspora, after the newly enacted legislation that enables postal voting for Greeks living…

Prime Minister of Greece, Mr. Kyriakos Mitsotakis made an official visit to Canada between 23-25 March 2024. This was the first visit of a sitting Greek prime minister in four decades to the country. On Saturday, 23 March 2024, Mr. Mitsotakis had an interview with the highly influential television program, CTV Question Period, which is…

His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew was present and spoke at the 9th Alumni Meeting of the Galata School, on Tuesday 26 March 2024. The opening speech of Ms. Komorosano moved the attendees, as did the speech of Ms. Doras Mavraki, president of the Association of Galatians in Athens. There was a great participation of the…

The Orthodox Faith is blessed with having a rich musical tradition, and in particular the sacred art of Byzantine Chant holds an important place within our worship services. In order to safeguard the future of the Faith in our nation, His Eminence Archbishop Makarios of Australia has established the Byzantine Music School of Australia (BMA)…