STOCKHOLM – On the afternoon of May 30, 2023, the representatives of CEC and COMECE met with the Swedish Minister of Health, Social Welfare, and Religion, His Excellency Mr. Jakob Forssmed, at his office in Stockholm. Mr. Forssmed is responsible for matters related to religious communities, social welfare, sports, and the youth, including public health,…

On May 29, 2023, Bishop Irinej of Eastern America sent a letter to the United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken and the United States National Security Advisor to President Joe Biden, Mr. Jacob Sullivan, regarding the violence in the north of Kosovo and Metohija. Bishop Irinej, motivated by deep concern and great indignation due…

On the evening of Monday, May 29, 2023, at the Cathedral Church of St. Nicholas in Toronto, the ordination to the Holy Deaconate of Theological Academy graduate, Triantafyllos Tzitzikas, took place. The Divine Liturgy and ordination was presided over by Archbishop Sotirios of Canada; Bishop Athenagoras of Patara; together with the participation of 17 priests….

In the presence of His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, on Wednesday, 31 May 2023, an event was held in memory of the Hellenist professor Mario Vitti, at the Sismanoglu Megaro. At the event, which was organised by the Consulate General of Greece in Constantinople, the professors of Modern Greek Language and Literature, Stefanos Kaklamanis and…

In the morning of June 1, 2023, the official opening ceremony of the International Joint Theological Commission of the Theological Dialogue between the Orthodox and the Roman Catholic Churches took place at the Patriarchate of Alexandria. 24 Orthodox and 18 Catholic participants, Cardinals, Metropolitans, Elders and lay theologians were welcomed by His Beatitude Patriarch Theodoros…

Participants of the 2023 Greek Summer Camp gathered at the Greek Centre for their final briefing On Wednesday 31st of May the Greek Australians who will be attending the Greek Community of Melbourne’s 2023 Greek Summer Camp program gathered at the Greek Centre in Melbourne for a final briefing. The program will run from 1…

With the blessings of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America and the Hellenic College/Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology Board of Trustees, the Presidential Search Committee will begin its work to identify its new President. The HCHC Presidential Search Committee is made up of 6 committee members: 2 appointed by the Board of Trustees;…

On Wednesday, May 31, 2023, St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church and National Shrine hosted the “The Shape of the Sacred: Eastern Christianity and Architectural Modernity.” Sponsored by the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America in association with the Orthodox Christian Studies Center of Fordham University, this event was part of a three-day public international symposium that…

With the blessings of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of New Jersey proudly held the 52nd Annual GOYA Olympics over Memorial Day weekend. Drawing over 400 Orthodox youth, the event showcased a harmonious blend of fellowship and spirited sporting competitions. The memorable occasion commenced with an opening prayer led by…