On Wednesday, October 26/November 8, 2023, the feast of the holy glorious martyr Demetrius the myrrh-gusher was celebrated by the Patriarchate. On this feast, the Church renews in its memory that Saint Demetrius came from Thessaloniki, of which he is also the patron saint and lived in it during the times of the emperor Maximian….

On Sunday, November 5, 2023, the Ukrainian-born Oleksandr Korobko and Iuliia Zhyla celebrated their wedding at St. Nicholas Cathedral in Seoul. The Sacrament was presided over by Metropolitan Ambrosios of Korea and Exarch of Japan, accompanied by Fr. Roman Kavchak and Fr. Anthony Lim. Members of the Slavic-speaking community and the Syndesmos youth group tried…

On Saturday, November 4, 2023, the “Orthodox Day” event was held with the participation of about 80 students and their professor Wonmo Suh from the Presbyterian University and Theological Seminary. This event, which has been held every Spring and Fall for many years, was discontinued in the spring of 2020 due to Covid 19. The…

On Sunday, November 5, 2023, the Community of St. Nicholas in Cardiff was honoured with the visit of His Grace Bishop Iakovos of Claudiopolis, who was accompanied by Archdeacon Dr. George Tsourous. His Grace Bishop Iakovos, who previously served as the Priest-in-charge of this church for 22 years, presided over Matins and celebrated the Divine…

The Patriarchal Theological Orthodox Academy of Toronto has operated successfully for 25 years. It has a four-year university program of Theological Studies and is affiliated with St. Paul’s University in Ottawa. Its bachelor’s degree is recognised by all theological schools and universities. Fifty-nine students have graduated from the Theological Academy. Thirty-four of them have been…

The need for the creation of a stable mechanism between representatives of religions, science, and society, aiming at co-creation and joint action in the interrelated areas of justice, sustainability, and development, was stressed by His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, in his address on Monday, 6 November 2023, to the World Conference of Religious Leaders, held…

From the Director of the Department of Greek Education, Dr. Anastasios Koularmanis: The annual educational conference organized jointly by the District Office of Education, the Office of Greek Education, and the High Council for Greek Education took place on November 7, 2023. Hosted with warm hospitality by the Hellenic Orthodox Community of Astoria St. Demetrios,…

Westfield, New Jersey – On Saturday, October 28, 2023, His Eminence Metropolitan Apostolos of New Jersey during the celebration of the Hierarchical Divine Liturgy at the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Annunciation in Baltimore, Maryland ordained the Rev. Deacon John Bullock to the Holy Priesthood. Father John has been serving at the Cathedral in Baltimore…

The St. Nicholas Philoptochos Ann Arbor, MI hosted their annual Fall OCF Student Dinner on Sunday, October 22. University students enjoyed an evening of fellowship at tables decorated with Fall-themed centerpieces while enjoying dinner that featured Roast Chicken, Pastitsio, and Salad prepared by Thano and Vicky Masters. Members Alexa Abdallah, Cerene Boudrie, Carol Chaconas, Susan…