The Metropolitan of Corfu, Paxous and the Diapontian islands, His Eminence Nektarios, was among the hierarchs to attend this year’s reverent commemorations in Montenegro in memory of Basil of Ostrog, which are annually held at the historic and dedicated monastery to the saith. The specific feast day attracts thousands of Orthodox faithful and pilgrims from…

The Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople, His All Holiness Bartholomew I, this week made clear references to the role that the Orthodox Church should play in the prevalence of peace, speaking during his address at a forum for the promotion of common values​​among followers of religions, which is taking place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The Ecumenical…

Less than three months since Russian President Vladimir Putin launched an invasion against Ukraine, Finland is now set to join the NATO military alliance. The decision by Finnish leadership takes place as Russia’s troops are being pushed back by defenders in certain key areas of eastern Ukraine. Finland’s president and prime minister jointly announced on…

The Church today venerates the memory of Our Father Germanos, Patriarch of Constantinople. Today is also the feast day of Epiphanios, Bishop of Cyprus.

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His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, who is visiting Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where he addressed the International Conference on “Meeting for the Promotion of Common Values among Believers in Religions”, met with on Wednesday, 11 May, the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia, Mr. Adel al-Jubeir, who expressed his admiration for the initiatives…

On Wednesday the 11th of May the parish of Sts Methodius and Cyril in Preston, Victoria, celebrated it’s Feast Day. On the eve of the Feast His Grace Bishop Evmenios of Kerasounta officiated at the Great Vespers accompanied by the District Clergy. The Vespers service was attended by the Consul-General of Greece in Victoria, Mr…

His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew addressed on Wednesday, May 11, 2022, the “Meeting for the Promotion of Common Values among Religious Followers”, an international conference held in the capital of Saudi Arabia, Riyadh. His All Holiness reminded that the name of the Ecumenical Patriarchate is dedicated to the dialogue and rapprochement of religions, cultures…

On Tuesday, May 10, Archbishop Elpidophoros offered a Memorial Service in the Archdiocesan Chapel of Saint Paul for the repose of the soul of the departed servant of God, Mary Pappajohn. In attendance were family and friends of the deceased, as well as Archdiocesan staff members. Mrs. Pappajohn, who passed away in March 2022, was…