With the blessing and presence of Patriarch John X, the Orthodox Sunday Schools of the Damascus Center launched a workshop on “Goal Planning Methodology” with the aim of participation and benefit from the goal bank associated with educational and evangelistic work at the center. His Beatitude emphasized the importance of collective work and stressed the…

On Wednesday the 8th/21st of February 2024, the Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Israel and Cyprus, Mr Satybaldy Burshakov, along with his wife and a group of associates, visited the Patriarchate, as he retires from his office. His Excellency the Ambassador was received by our Father and Patriarch of Jerusalem Theophilos and Holy Sepulchre Fathers and…

In an atmosphere of intense emotion and deep human sorrow, the funeral service for the late Protopresbyter of the Ecumenical Throne Nicolaos Bozikis was held in Sydney on Wednesday, 21 February 2024. The funeral service was presided over by His Eminence Archbishop Makarios of Australia, who was joined also by Metropolitan Seraphim of Sevasteia, and…

On Wednesday, 21 February 2024, His Excellency Mr. Amir Maimon, Ambassador of Israel to Australia visited the headquarters of the Holy Archdiocese of Australia in Sydney. Mr. Maimon was warmly received by His Eminence Archbishop Makarios of Australia. During their meeting, a fruitful discussion took place relating to issues of common interest. Among other things,…

His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America attended the Metropolis of Denver Clergy Laity Assembly and Clergy Syndesmos Retreat held in Tulsa, OK from Monday, February 19 through Tuesday, February 21, 2024. The chancellor of the Metropolis, His Grace Bishop Constantine of Sassima warmly welcomed His Eminence of behalf of His Eminence Metropolitan Isaiah of Denver…

It has been His Eminence Metropolitan Savas’ dream for years to host an annual music and arts festival, showcasing the many talents of the people of our Pittsburgh Metropolis. That dream will finally become a reality this year with our first ever metropolis GOMoPalooza Music and Arts Festival! This will be an event for the…

Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Church in Meridian, Idaho, is quickly becoming a model parish for Orthodox prison ministry. Among the 200 people that regularly attend services, at least a quarter of their parishioners are involved in prison ministry. “Oh my gosh, the attitude and response of my parish has been fantastic!” says Donna Allee, Prison Ministry…

PHILADELPHIA, PA – The root of the saying “twice as nice” hails from Plato, the ancient Greek philosopher of the Classical period. On February 19, 2024, AHEPA Chapter 69 and the Daughters of Penelope Nike #230 of Cherry Hill, NJ opened up their doors to the community for its own version of Plato’s Academy of…

On Saturday afternoon, 17 February 2024, His Eminence Metropolitan Cleopas of Sweden and All Scandinavia traveled by train to the city of Kalmar, Sweden, where he was received by Protopresbyter Father Christos Letsios and Presvytera Despoina Letsios. Then the Metropolitan had a meeting with the members of the Church Council of the Apostle Cleopas Parish…