On Sunday, 7 December, His Eminence Archbishop Makarios of Australia celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the celebrating Parish of Saint Nicholas in the “Greek-rooted” suburb of Marrickville in Sydney. Concelebrating with the Archbishop were Their Graces Bishop Elpidios of Perth and Bishop Christophoros of Kerasounta, Chancellor of the Holy Archdiocese of Australia. At the request…

His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America welcomed Greece’s Deputy Prime Minister, Kostis Hatzidakis, to the Archdiocese headquarters on December 7, 2025. During their open and sincere conversation, both expressed gratitude for the opportunity to reconnect after many years and agreed to expand their relationship for the benefit of Greece and the Greek diaspora. The Archbishop…

Elder Ephraim engages in a discussion with Bishop of Limassol Athanasios on the topic: ” The Acquisition of Divine Grace ” The talk will be in Greek with simultaneous translation into English, Romanian, Arabic, Georgian, Italian, French, Russian There will be time for questions and answers Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/lClXE5-BQxSU9PVEPTW1uA Please note that our maximum number…

In a meeting in Athens, American Ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle and His Eminence Archbishop Symeon of Sinai, Pharan, and Raitho discussed the matters regarding St. Catherine’s Monastery in Sinai. Ambassador Guilfoyle reiterated America’s support for this holy place, the oldest continuously operating monastery in the world. The United States is and will remain committed to religious…

In a tiny chapel hidden within a forest near Elbasan, Albania—dedicated to Saint Barbara—the faithful gathered to celebrate her feast day in an atmosphere of profound stillness and reverence. A priest, a deacon, and a small group of worshippers participated in the Divine Liturgy, surrounded by a winter landscape. The yellow leaves scattered across the…

On Wednesday, 3 December, the Holy and Sacred Synod, which was meeting at the Phanar under the presidency of His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, elected as Metropolitan of Moschonisia His Eminence Irenaios, until now Metropolitan of Lampi, Syvritos, and Sfakia.    vema.com.au

The Holy Eparchial Synod of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia is pleased to announce that on Saturday, 6 December 2025, the official installation of His Grace Bishop Athinagoras of Canberra will take place. The ceremony, which will be held at the celebrating Church of Saint Nicholas, Canberra (Wentworth Avenue & Telopea Park, Kingston), will…

The Holy and Sacred Synod of the Ecumenical Patriarchate convened on Wednesday, 3 December 2025, for its regular monthly session under the presidency of His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew. During the meeting, the Synod reviewed all items on the agenda and issued the necessary decisions. Upon the recommendation of the Ecumenical Patriarch, Metropolitan Irenaios of…

At the headquarters of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, at the Phanar, Greek Minister of Tourism Olga Kefalogianni was received by His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew. The Minister conveyed her deep respect, both personally and on behalf of the Hellenic State, for the spiritual and cultural contribution of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, highlighting its enduring role in promoting…