Two ancient Cypriot coins and part of a wall mural were turned over this week to the Republic of Cyprus, during a ceremony at the island republic’s embassy in Washington DC. The artifacts were illegally imported to the United States seven years ago, according to the Cypriot antiquities department. The two coins were found as…

The Church today venerates the memory of Xenophone & his Companions.

On Wednesday, January 25, 2023, Metropolitan Ioannis of Zambia and locum tenens of the Holy Diocese of Mozambique, along with the members of the Greek Community of Maputo had the pleasure of meeting the Greek Foreign Minister Dendias. They first went to the Church of the Holy Archangels and then they cut the Vasilopita at…

With all indications pointing to the fact that we have come out of the pandemic after three years of difficult trials, today is a pre-eminent opportunity for the Australian community to be united as one in celebrating mutual understanding and respect together as a nation. These values, which give meaning to Australia Day, have proved…

His Eminence Archbishop Makarios of Australia formally visited the Representative Office of the Ecumenical Patriarchate in Athens during his short visit to the Greek capital on the occasion of his participation in a round table regarding the Ukrainian issue. His Eminence Archbishop Makarios received a warm welcome from Metropolitan Theodoritos of Laodicea, Director of the…

My beloved Brother-in-Christ, Bishop Andonios of Phasiane, Dear President and Trustees of Saint Michael’s Home, Beloved brothers and sisters in the Lord, We have gathered here today at the Archdiocese, in order to receive your Affirmation as Board Members of Saint Michael’s Home. After the Affirmation, we shall cut a Vasilopita and share in the…

Welcoming and Closing Remarks By His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America At the Ecumenical Prayer Service For the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church & National Shrine New York, New York January 24, 2023 (Welcoming Remarks)   Beloved sisters and brothers in the Lord, Today, it is my great joy…

Today at the Archdiocese, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America welcomed His Eminence Metropolitan Antonios of Zahle, the Patriarchal Vicar of the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America. They discussed the challenges and hopes of the Orthodox Church in America, sharing common concerns for the witness of the faith in secular society. Metropolitan Antonios…

Rev. Presbyter Gregory Gilbert received the blessing of the Archbishop today upon his new assignment to St. John the Theologian Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Tenafly, New Jersey. Very Rev. Archimandrite of the Ecumenical Throne Christoforos Oikonomidis, Chancellor of the Metropolis of New Jersey, also attended the meeting. Fr. Gilbert’s appointment is effective February 1, 2023….