His Beatitude Archbishop Leo of Helsinki and all of Finland has expressed deep concern over the Turkish government’s decision to convert the Church of Christ the Saviour of the Chora Monastery in Constantinople from a museum into a mosque. This church, renowned for its Byzantine mosaics and frescoes, is part of the UNESCO World Heritage…

On Saturday of Bright Week, 11th May, members of “Syndesmos”, accompanied by Fr. Antonios Lim and the Metropolitan of Korea and Exarch of Japan Ambrosios, visited the campus of the Hankuk University of Foreign Studies (HUFS) at Yong-in. There, the members of “Syndesmos” were guided around the University’s campus and experienced how the lessons at…

On July 12th, 1994, a devout servant of God, known as Elder Paisios of the Holy Mountain (Mount Athos), departed this earthly realm just shy of his 70th birthday. Throughout his lifetime, he was visited by many seeking his spiritual guidance, imparting wisdom, blessings and embodying humility. Born in Cappadocia of Asia Minor in what…

This weekend, Hellenic College Holy Cross held its 82nd Commencement ceremony at the school’s campus in Brookline, Massachusetts. Graduates and their loved ones gathered with clergy, staff, and students to celebrate their academic achievements. On Friday, May 18, 2024, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America presided over Vespers in the Holy Cross chapel. This morning,…

On Wednesday, the Filantropia Federation of the Romanian Patriarchate joined Eurodiaconia, a European network of social organisations, expanding an eight-year-old collaboration. The Romanian Patriarchate hosted the General Assembly of Eurodiaconia from May 14 to May 17. Representatives of over 60 member organizations attended this meeting. The national representative of the Romanian Orthodox Church in Eurodiaconia…

On the Sunday of the Myrrh-Bearing Women, when the Church pays tribute to Christian Women, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel of Romania conveyed a message highlighting the courage of the Myrrhbearers, presenting them as role models for contemporary women. He expressed his gratitude to “all grandmothers, mothers, and sisters who have borne witness to Christ, the…

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…