With the blessing of His Eminence Archbishop Makarios of Australia, on Wednesday 28 February, a Doxology Service took place marking the beginning of the new academic year at Saint Andrew’s Theological College in Sydney. The service was officiated by Metropolitan Seraphim of Sevasteia, while the Sub-dean, Associate Professor Dr. Philip Kariatlis, the members of the…

On Wednesday evening, 28 February 2024, His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch was present, joined in prayer, during the Divine Liturgy which took place at the Roman Catholic Cathedral of the Holy Spirit in Constantinople, commemorating the 11th anniversary of the election of Pope Francis (March 13, 2013). His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew spoke appropriately to the…

Yesterday, 28 February 2024, Oakleigh Grammar recognised students at its inaugural Pursuit of Excellence Award ceremony held at the school’s Conference Centre and attended by students, staff, dignitaries and parents. In a moving address that barely left a dry eye in the house, 2023 Alumni and recipient of an Academic Outcomes Award, Arthur Demetriou passionately…

On Wednesday, 28 February 2024, their Eminences, Metropolitan Bartholomew of Poliana and Kilkis and Metropolitan Damaskinos of Aetolia and Acarnania visited the Ecumenical Patriarchate and were received by His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, with whom they also had a meeting. His Eminence Metropolitan Damaskinos of Aetolia and Acarnania is currently leading a large group of…

On Wednesday, 28 February 2024, in an atmosphere of deep sorrow, a Trisagion Memorial Service took place for the repose of the souls of the 57 victims of the railway accident that shocked Greece on the same day one year ago. The Trisagion was held at the site of the collision, in the presence of…

On Monday, 26 February 2024, the Feast Day of Saint Theoklitos the Martyr was celebrated at the Church of Saint Nektarios in Dianella, Perth. Father Theoklitos Tsahouridis, a retired priest of the Archdiocesan District of Perth, celebrated the Divine Liturgy in the presence of His Grace Bishop Elpidios of Kyanea. Saint Theoklitos the martyr, known…

BOSTON, Mass. (Feb. 23, 2024) — During the weekend of February 17-19, the Metropolis of Boston Camp hosted over 120 campers and 40 staff members at its second winter camp program at the St. Methodios Faith and Heritage Center in Contoocook, NH. The program ran from Saturday morning to Monday afternoon. Engaging in both fun-filled…

On January 15, 2024, the “Romanos O Melodos Greek Orthodox Chanters Society of Greater New York” held its inaugural elections for its first ever Executive Board following the Society’s official recognition by the State of New York as a Domestic Not-For-Profit Corporation. The individuals listed below were elected to serve a two-year term on the…

The Sisterhood of Presvyteres of the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco gathered at Saint Nicholas Ranch and Retreat Center in Dunlap, CA for their annual retreat the weekend of January 19 – 21, 2024. A total of 32 presvyteres and diakonisses attended, along with 22 children. The presenter for this year’s Sisterhood retreat was…