The relevant Macedonia and Thrace Minister, Stavros Kalafatis, this week emphasized that the Greek government continues to work tirelessly and explicitly for the international recognition of the Pontian Genocide. The minister referred to a historical debt to keep the memory of this tragic event alive, speaking during his attendance at a memorial service on the…

The Patriarch of Jerusalem, His Most Godly Beatitude Theophilos III, on Tuesday received the visiting Greek minister of foreign affairs, Nikos Dendias, at the Patriarchate in the Holy City. Dendias arrived in the region for talks with several of his counterparts, and amid the violence that has erupted this month. Afterwards, Dendias posted a statement…

The Church today venerates the memory of the 3rd century Holy Martyrs Peter, Dionysius, Andrew, Paul, Christina, Heraclius, Paulinus and Benedimus. These saints all contested in martyrdom during the reign of the emperor Decius.

“Unlike years past, we were not able to share a meal together, but I am proud to say that, thanks to the generosity of parishioners from throughout New England, we were able to provide meals to over 6,000 brethren in need.” + Metropolitan Methodios of Boston Last year we fed over 6,000 frontline workers and…

In commemoration of the bicentennial of the Greek Revolution, the Department of Inter-Orthodox, Ecumenical, and Interfaith Relations is hosting a one-hour webinar on “The Place and Role of the Greek Revolution in Today’s Greek Identity.” His Excellency, Ambassador George Prevelakis, Permanent Representative of Greece to the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development and Professor Emeritus…

IOCC is hosting a nationwide virtual auction that will take place May 17–23. Items include a timeshare in Orlando, an at-home wine-tasting experience from Opolo winery, a Byzantine-style sterling silver cross, a handmade icon from Greece, and more. Item preview is available now at iocc.org/auction, so take a look at all of our items and…

In partnership with the HALC (Hellenic American Leadership Council), College Year in Athens is delighted to announce the launching of the CYA Hellenic Executive Program. The CYA Hellenic Executive Program is dedicated to bringing CYA’s rigorous academic profile in an online format to all interested and who desire to further their knowledge on all topics…

  Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church Wyckoff, New Jersey May 16, 2021 Brothers and Sisters in the Risen Christ, Χριστὸς Ἀνέστη! [and in response: Ἀληθῶς Ἀνέστη!] Christ is Risen! [and in response: Truly He is Risen!] Today, we celebrate the Holy Myrrh-Bearing women, who are always led by that symbol of courage and dedication, Saint…

The Archdiocese Benefits Committee (ABC) is pleased to announce a one-million-dollar grant from the Nicholas J. and Anna K. Bouras Foundation, Inc. to complete a promised pledge from Mr. Bouras prior to his falling asleep in the Lord. This gift is a result of the recent work of the ABC and the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese…