On Saturday, 13 January 2024, His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew extended a warm welcome to the chanters of Constantinople, marking the New Year, and joined them for a traditional meal held in their honour at the Patriarchate. Following his welcome, In his speech, the Ecumenical Patriarch, noted, among other things, that he was aware that…

His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew prayerfully attended the Divine Liturgy which took place on the Sunday after the Holy Epiphany, 14 January 2024 at the venerable Patriarchal Church of Saint George at the Phanar. His Eminence Metropolitan Kyrillos of Krini officiated at the Divine Liturgy from the throne. On the same day, His All-Holiness Ecumenical…

“The restoration of the Prinkipo Orphanage, this architectural marvel, not only bears witness to the rich multicultural and religious history of Constantinople and the social and pastoral work provided by the Ecumenical Patriarchate to society but also underscores the importance of preserving the vast and diverse cultural heritage here in these holy lands,” expressed His…

On Sunday 14 January 2024, the Sunday after the Feast of the Holy Epiphany, at the the Chapel of Saint Germanos the Patriarch of Constantinople at the Theological School of Halki, the Resurrection Matins and Divine Liturgy were solemnly conducted. The services were officiated by the Abbot, His Grace Bishop Kassianos of Aravissos, and were…

On Saturday afternoon, 13 January 2024, His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew attended the festive event of the Greek Diaspora Associations, at the Cultural Centre of the Greek Diaspora, based at the Galata Urban School, during which he blessed the traditional Vasilopita. In his homily, he congratulated the President of the Association for the Support of…

On Sunday 14 January 2024, with due ecclesiastical splendour and brightness, the Great Feast of the Circumcision of the Lord in the Flesh and the memory of Saint Basil the Great were celebrated according to the Julian Calendar at the Russian-speaking Parish of Saint Andrew (Metochion of Vatopedi Monastery) in Constantinople. With the blessing of…

President of the Hellenic Republic Katerina Sakellaropoulou and Culture Minister Lina Mendoni on Sunday, 14 January 2024, attended events organised by the Epidaurus Municipality to celebrate the 202nd anniversary of the first Greek National Assembly of 1821-1822. President Sakellaropoulou attended a service at the Church of Panagia Evangelistria and then laid a wreath at a…

On Sunday, 14 January, the Leave-taking of the Feast of the Holy Epiphany and memory of Saint Platon the Hieromartyr, the First Bishop of Estonia, His Eminence Archbishop Makarios of Australia liturgised at All Saints Church, in the suburb of Belmore, Sydney. At the end of the Divine Liturgy, His Eminence elevated Father Dimitrios Papaoikonomou…

Reverend Clergy, Beloved Children in the Lord, What a joy it is for me to join all of you for the Hellenic Dance Festival of the Holy Metropolis of Atlanta. These cultural celebrations that take place across the Archdiocese are especially rewarding to see, because they bring so many of you – or young people…