Sunday, 23 August 2026, a Poly-Hierarchical Divine Liturgy was celebrated for the Leave-taking of the Feast of the Dormition of the Most Holy Theotokos at the historic Monastery of Panagia Soumela in Pontus, following permission granted by the relevant authorities. The Divine Liturgy was presided over by His Eminence Metropolitan Varnavas of Neapolis and Stavroupolis,…

His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew presided over the Divine Liturgy on Sunday, 23 August, for the Leave-taking of the Feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos, the “Nine Days of the Panagia”, amid the ruins of the Holy Monastery of Panagia Faneromeni in Cyzicus. Concelebrating with His All-Holiness were His Eminence Metropolitan Bartholomew of Smyrna…

In an atmosphere of deep emotion, the annual Memorial Service for the late Protopresbyter Elias Kentrotis was held on Sunday, 23 August, at the Church of Saint Haralambos in Templestowe, Melbourne. The Memorial Service, as well as the preceding Divine Liturgy, was presided over by His Eminence Archbishop Makarios of Australia, assisted by His Eminence…

Patriarch Daniel of Romania has presented Saints Nazaria, Olympias and Elizabeth of Văratec as three distinct examples of holiness united by unceasing prayer, humble charity and diligent service to others. He delivered his message on the occasion of the local proclamation of their canonisation at Văratec Monastery. Saints Nazaria, Olympias and Elizabeth of Văratec –…

Saint John of Rila was commemorated on Wednesday at Rila Monastery in Bulgaria, marking 1,080 years since his repose in the Lord. On this occasion, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniil of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church highlighted the saint’s spiritual legacy, describing him as “a source of hope, spiritual help, an example and a guide for our…

On the occasion of the 35th anniversary of the official declaration of Ukraine’s independence, His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew will visit the Church of Saint Nicholas of Tzivali on the morning of Monday, 24 August, at approximately 10 am, and will preside at the Divine Liturgy celebrated in the Ukrainian language. Constantinople’s Ukrainian-speaking community will…

His Eminence Archbishop Makarios of Australia will undertake pastoral visits to the Holy Dioceses of Adelaide and Melbourne on Saturday and Sunday, 22 and 23 August. More specifically, on Saturday, 22 August, when the Church commemorates Saint Agathonikos and his companions Zotikos, Zeno, Theoprepios, Akindynos and Severianos, His Eminence will visit the Parish of Saints…

His Eminence Archbishop Makarios of Australia arrived this afternoon in Adelaide, known as the “City of Churches”, where he will undertake a two-day pastoral visit to meet with and bless the clergy and faithful of the Holy Diocese of Adelaide. His Eminence received a warm and heartfelt welcome at Adelaide Airport from His Grace Bishop…

The Romanian Orthodox Metropolis of the Americas is preparing assistance for families affected by the earthquake that struck Colombia on 10 August 2026, Metropolitan Nicolae announced. Representatives of the Metropolis have begun efforts to identify the concrete needs of the communities affected by the earthquake in Colombia. Through Fr Daniel Adrian Ene, diocesan vicar and…