For the first time this year, a universal meeting was organised at a pan-Italian level within the framework of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. The event took place in the city of Lucca, in the province of Tuscany. His Eminence Metropolitan Polykarpos of Italy was represented by His Grace Bishop Dionysios of Kotieou….

On the day dedicated to the memory of St. Maxim the Confessor and St. Neophyte the Martyr, His Beatitude Patriarch Neophyte of Bulgaria celebrated his name day. The Patriarchal Cathedral of St. Alexander Nevski hosted a Synodical Divine Liturgy and prayer to mark this significant occasion. His Eminence Metropolitan Gregory of Veliko Tarnovo presided over…

In his birthplace, in Petalidi, Messinia, and in the Holy Church of Zoodochos Pigi, due to the narrowness of the space in the Chapel of Saint Vissarion, which was built with the piety of the Christians, the memory of our Holy Father Vissarion of Agathonite was honoured with a Holy Vigil, on the evening of…

On Saturday, 20 January 2024, at the premises of the Community of Panagia Paramythia Vlach Saray, the Synaxis of Panagia Paramythia was pre-celebrated, with the Divine Liturgy and the Artoklasia (Blessing of the 5 Loaves) which was conducted by the Grand Protosyncellus Archimandrite Gregorios. Distinguished chanters Symeon Soltaridis and Panagiotis Raktivan both chanted the sacred…

His Eminence Archbishop Makarios of Australia honoured 61 devout Christians from all over the country with the Order of the Christ-Loving. These are people who have distinguished themselves for their selfless contribution to the Church and for their valuable contribution to the promotion of its work. The awarding of the distinctions took place during the…

With the blessing of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, the Archdiocesan District hosted its Parathosi Greek Dance Festival. This was the first time the event was held since the pandemic and the community response was astounding! With 18 groups performing and over 250 participants, Parathosi 2024 had the largest number of dancers in its…

Demetrios S. Katos has been appointed President of Hellenic College Holy Cross (HCHC). He will start February 1, 2024. He comes to HCHC from Northeastern University, where he is Associate Director of Leadership Giving. He is a higher education professional of 25 years, having also been Dean, Professor of Religious Studies, and Registrar at Hellenic…

On Saturday, January, 20 2024, the inaugural Metropolis of Pittsburgh Parish Leadership Conference: “Sewing the Seeds for Tomorrow” was hosted at the Dormition of the Theotokos Greek Orthodox Church in Oakmont, Pennsylvania. His Eminence Metropolitan Savas of Pittsburgh and the Metropolis Finance Committee thank: Dormition of the Theotokos Greek Orthodox Church of Oakmont for welcoming…

On Sunday evening, 21 January 2024, His Eminence Archbishop Makarios of Australia received in person the wishes for his recent Patronal Feast Day from hundreds of faithful of the “Greek City” of Melbourne, who were present at the official Dinner given in his honour at the Cretan Village Reception Hall. The event was graced by…