The 30th International Ecumenical Conference on Orthodox Spirituality was successfully organised by the Monastic Brotherhood of Bose in Northern Italy, between September 3 and 6, 2024. The Conference was dedicated to the life and work of St. Basil the Great, and was entitled “Basil the Great, Teacher of Christian Life”. During the Conference, participants had…

On Saturday 14th September 2024, the Feast day of the Elevation of the Holy Cross, His Eminence Archbishop Nikitas of Thyateira and Great Britain presided over Matins and celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross and Archangel Michael in Golder Green. During the Divine Liturgy, Dimitrios Mislis was ordained to the…

It is announced, with profound sorrow, to the pious plenitude of the Holy Archdiocese of Australia that on Tuesday, 17 September 2024, the Late Bishop Pavlos of Christianoupolis, fell asleep in the Lord. Upon hearing this sad news, the Holy Eparchial Synod of the Archdiocese of Australia convened in an extraordinary meeting, under the Presidency…

On Monday, 16 September 2024, His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew received a large group of clergymen, academics and executives of various organisations from Georgia, participating in the country’s independent dialogue forum “Council of Religions and Centre for Tolerance”. His All-Holiness also received Mr. Levan Ioseliani, Public Advocate (Ombudsman) of Georgia. vema.com.au

On Wednesday, 18 September 2024, His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew made his way to the Patriarchal Church of Saint George the Great Martyr at the Phanar, and in the presence of the members of the Patriarchal Court, conducted a Patriarchal Trisagion (memorial service) for the repose of the soul of the Late Bishop Pavlos of…

September 18, 2024, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America visited three New York City parishes to offer the Agiasmos Service, or Blessing of Holy Water, for the beginning of their day schools’ academic years: the Archdiocesan Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in Manhattan; the Church of Zoodohos Peghe in Bronx, NY; and the Greek Orthodox…

The FREEDOM Ministry’s Director, Rev. Protopresbyter Dr. Peter Spiro conducted a Human Trafficking Awareness and Mitigation Conference in Nassau, Bahamas from September 13-15. Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in Nassau coordinated and hosted the 3 day conference in efforts to learn about Human Trafficking and to develop the Orthodox Church’s presence in the arena to combat…

On the occasion of the devastating floods affecting Austria, particularly in the Danube region, His Eminence Metropolitan Arsenios of Austria and Exarch of Hungary expressed his deep sorrow and solidarity with those affected. His message is addressed with sincerity and spiritual support to those experiencing unprecedented hardships and dangers, while also recognising and praising the…

The Holy Metropolis of Thessaloniki announces with great joy the upcoming visit to the Greek co-capital of His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, who, responding to the invitation of the Medical Association of Thessaloniki, is going to participate, on Wednesday morning, 25 September 2024, at a festive event, which will take place in the Ceremony Hall…