In the dramatic context generated by the beginning of the war in Israel a few days ago, in which nearly 800 Romanian citizens were on pilgrimage to the Holy Places, the Romanian Patriarchate provides the following clarifications regarding the evolution of their situation: Since the outbreak of the conflict through the terrorist attacks on Israel,…

A resolution proposed by mostly Polish MEPs and voted last week in the European Parliament recognises the Metropolis of Bessarabia as a victim of Soviet oppression. The European Parliament “notes that the Orthodox Metropolis of Bessarabia, which was vindictively abolished by the Soviet authorities, was officially recognised in 2002 following a decision of the European…

The Annual 2023 Sunday School Camp took place from Tuesday 2nd to Thursday 5th October 2023, at Vision Valley in Arcadia of NSW. With the blessing of His Eminence Archbishop Makarios of Australia, 82 primary school children aged 10-12 from Sunday Schools across the Parishes came together for this exciting Orthodox Adventure. The children enjoyed…

With the blessing of His Eminence Archbishop Makarios of Australia, the Central Philoptochos of the District of Adelaide held its annual fundraising High Tea. The High Tea was generously hosted at the beautiful Cultural Centre of the Cypriot Community in Welland from 3:00pm on Sunday 17th of September 2023. The event was introduced by His…

The Greek Welfare Centre of the Holy Archdiocese of Australia, on the occasion of the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, on October 19, is organising a Community Appeal Fundraiser at the Marrickville Town Hall in Sydney. Those wishing to help can donate clothing, packaged food, blankets, and other household items, as well as…

Reiterating St Paul’s exhortation, “we pursue peace”, His Eminence Archbishop Makarios appeals for an end to violence and bloodshed in the Holy Land, while declaring the correlation and identification of the Holy Archdiocese of Australia with the Ecumenical Patriarchate, which continually defends and seeks dialogue, reconciliation and the prevalence of peace. His Eminence in his…

The new Metropolitans of Thessaloniki, Florina and Paramythia were elected by the Hierarchy of the Church of Greece on the first day of its meeting. Bishop Filotheos of Oreoi was elected as the new Metropolitan of Thessaloniki with 73 votes, while Archimandrite Barnabas Giagkou and Archimandrite Iakovos Athanasiou also distinguished themselves in the triprosopon. Archimandrite…

The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America is pleased to announce that it has granted $450,000 in scholarships to over 95 students, for the 2023-2024 academic year. These scholarships represent a significant increase in the number of recipients and aggregate dollar amounts over 2022. The principal scholarships administered by the Archdiocese include: The Gioles and Malta…

To read the full newsletter click here. Director’s Update Dear Friends, Q3 of 2023 has been busy months at the Assembly of Bishops. The Executive Committee met in early July and agreed to hold the next Assembly of Bishops meeting in Atlanta, GA from September 28 – October 1, 2024. Atlanteans, Save the Date! The…