His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew received, on the Monday of Pascha, the venerable Hierarchy of the Throne in Turkey, who warmly conveyed to him their Paschal greetings. The Patriarch expressed his heartfelt thanks to all his brother hierarchs and, in return, offered his wishes that the Risen Saviour Christ grant them, and all humanity, health…

On the Monday of Pascha, 13 April, the Ambassador of Egypt to Turkey, Dr Wael Badawi, visited the Seat of the Ecumenical Patriarchate. The Ambassador was warmly received by His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, with whom he discussed the programme of the forthcoming April visit to the Ecumenical Patriarchate of the Head of the Coptic…

The Holy Eparchial Synod of the Archdiocese of Australia will convene for its regular session during the period of the Pentecostarion, from 14 to 16 April 2026, under the presidency of His Eminence Archbishop Makarios of Australia. During the proceedings of the Synod, matters on the agenda will be examined, along with issues concerning the…

On the Sunday of Pascha, 12 April, in an atmosphere of Resurrection joy, the Vespers of Love were celebrated with due splendour and solemnity at the Cathedral of the Annunciation of Our Lady in Sydney. The service was presided over by His Eminence Archbishop Makarios of Australia, who was joined by His Eminence Metropolitan Seraphim…

The community of Resurrection Greek Orthodox Church in Brookville, New York welcomed His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America on the afternoon of Sunday, April 12 for the Vespers of Agape. Celebrating alongside His Eminence were Their Graces Bishop Athenagoras of Nazianzos, Bishop Nektarios of Diokleia, and Bishop Demetrios of Mokissos, as well as Proistamenos Fr….

Just before midnight on Saturday evening, April 11, clergy and faithful gathered at the Archdiocesan Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in New York, New York for the Service of the Resurrection, Orthros, and Hierarchical Divine Liturgy of Great and Holy Pascha. Presiding over the service, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America was joined by Cathedral…

The community of Sts. Catherine and George Greek Orthodox Church in Astoria, New York welcomed His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America on the morning of Saturday, April 11, for the Vesperal Divine Liturgy of Saint Basil the Great —the Liturgy of the First Resurrection. Celebrating alongside His Eminence were His Grace Bishop Athenagoras of Nazianzos,…

Reverend Fathers, Dearly Beloved Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Beloved children, Christ is Risen! Truly He is Risen! At the center of our Orthodox faith stands the radiant mystery of Christ’s Resurrection. On Easter we proclaim with joy that “Christ is Risen,” affirming that death has been trampled down by death and that life eternal…

On Great Tuesday, 25 March / 7 April 2026, the feast of the Annunciation of the Theotokos was celebrated by the Patriarchate. On this feast, the whole Church, and especially the Church of Jerusalem, commemorates that the Archangel Gabriel, descending from the heavenly vaults, announced to the maiden of Nazareth, the Virgin Mary, the conception…