His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew was represented by His Eminence Elder Metropolitan Emmanuel of Chalcedon, Co-President of the International Organisation “Religions for Peace”, at the 2nd Tokyo Peace Roundtable Conference, held in Japan from February 18 to 21, 2024. The religious leaders and representatives of different religions, religious communities and organisations from 15 countries, who…

On Wednesday, 21 February 2024, His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew attended the reception of the Consulate General of Kuwait in Constantinople for the anniversary of the country’s independence and congratulated the Consul General Mr. Mohammad S. A. S. Alsharji. Late in the evening of the previous day, Tuesday, 20 February 2024, His All-Holiness returned from…

The Governor of Constantinople, Mr. Davut Gül, visited the Ecumenical Patriarchate yesterday, Thursday, 22 February 2024, and was warmly welcomed by His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew. The governor, who reciprocated the recent visit of the Ecumenical Patriarch to him, showed interest in the issues that concern the Ecumenical Patriarchate and the Greek Community. The meeting…

His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America today welcomed American Bible Society’s (ABS) Board of Directors, who visited the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese as part of their triennial Board Retreat, focused on strengthening Church partnerships and fostering innovative approaches to Bible access, engagement, and distribution. This is the first time American Bible Society’s Board has met at…

His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America welcomed His Eminence Metropolitan Myron of New Zealand and All Oceania to the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America headquarters on Thursday, February 22, 2024. Metropolitan Myron is in the US visiting a number of Metropolises and Greek Orthodox organizations. Also pictured are Fr. Meletios Pantic, Abbot of the Monastery…

Dear Sister in Christ, Katherine Barnhart, Chair of the ABS Board of Trustees, Esteemed Board Members and Staff, Beloved Friends, I am so very pleased to welcome all of you to the Headquarters of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, and to thank you for spending such substantive and generous time with us for your…

FLUSHING, NY – History was made on February 17, 2024, as the Inaugural Hellenic History Tournament (HHT) was held at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church in Flushing, NY. Co-chairs Dean Moskos, Past District 6 AHEPA Governor, and Lainie Damaskos-Christou, District 6 Daughters of Penelope Governor, were successful in their collaborative effort to bring this regional…

Registration is open for the Metropolis of Detroit YAL Lenten Retreat Alone Together: Distraction, Attention, and Personhood 11am-6pm March 30, 2024 at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Toledo, Ohio. Calling all young adults to join us! Captivating discussion, fellowship, service, and worship to be had. Registration Link found here: https://forms.office.com/r/NXsd3XTjJN

Please join us for a free weekly course in Basic Orthodox Theology offered by the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco Christian Education Ministry. Dr. Paraskevè (Eve) Tibbs will lead participants through a fast-moving and engaging instructional format, combining lectures, visual presentations, discussion and videos. Each class session topic is independent. Attend when you are…