His Eminence Archbishop Makarios of Australia liturgised at the Church of Saints Cyril and Methodius, in the suburb of Preston in Melbourne on Sunday, June 25, the 3rd Sunday of Matthew. His Eminence Archbishop Makarios was also joined by the Chancellor of the Holy Archdiocese, Archimandrite of the Ecumenical Throne Christophoros Krikelis and various priests…

The Feast of the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist was celebrated on Saturday the 24th of June at the Holy Monastery of Saint John in Perth. His Grace Bishop Elpidios of Kyanea, with the blessing of His Eminence Archbishop Makarios of Australia, presided at the Vespers Service the night before and officiated at the…

His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew presided over the Patriarchal Divine Liturgy which took place on Sunday, 25 June 2023 at the Church of the Ascension of Our Saviour Christ, in Volos, Greece. Co-celebrating the divine liturgy which His All-Holiness were Their Eminences, Metropolitan Ignatios of Dimitrias and Almyros, Metropolitan Nikodemos of Kassandria, Metropolitan Maximos of…

On Saturday morning, 24 June 2023, a memorial service was held in the Holy Metropolitan Church of Saint Achillios, in Larissa, on the completion of five years since the falling asleep in the Lord of the Late Metropolitan Ignatius of Larissa and Tyrnavos. His Eminence Metropolitan Ieronymos of Larissa and Tyrnavos, in his sermon, referred…

With ecclesiastical splendour and in an atmosphere of spiritual joy and deep emotion, the consecration of the Holy Church of Saints Constantine and Helen took place on Saturday, June 24, in the suburb of South Yarra in Melbourne. The consecration was presided over by His Eminence Archbishop Makarios of Australia, who then presided over the…

My beloved Brother in Christ, Metropolitan Gerasimos of San Francisco, Dear Fathers and brethren in the Lord, Beloved sisters and brothers in Christ,   I am delighted to be here with all of you in Portland – my first visit – especially as I begin my fifth year of Archpastoral ministry as your Archbishop. I…

The Hellenic-American Cultural Center & Museum (HACCM) in Portland, welcomed His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros. Established in 2007, the museum gathers, preserves, and shares the Hellenic (Greek) American experience in Oregon and SW Washington. Archbishop Elpidophoros spoke with the Board members and toured the many exhibits which were so beautifully displayed. Photos: Metropolis of San Francisco…

His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros visited Holy Trinity Cathedral in Portland, OR. He was welcomed by the Vacation Church School students and staff, exclaiming AXIOS for his four-year Enthronement Anniversary. The theme for this year’s program was Icons Are Windows into Heaven. Archbishop Elpidophoros spoke to the children about the importance of icons as they teach…

His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America was welcomed by His Eminence Metropolitan Gerasimos of San Francisco and His Grace Bishop Ioannis of Phocaea, along with clergy, laity and children upon his arrival to Portland, Oregon on Thursday, June 22, 2023. This visit coincided with the four-year Enthronement Anniversary of Archbishop Elpidophoros as Archbishop of America….