On Friday evening, 17 July, continuing into Saturday, His Eminence Metropolitan David of Grevena visited the sacred site of the martyrdom of Ethno-Hieromartyr Metropolitan Emilianos of Grevena. In an atmosphere of profound reverence and spiritual joy, His Eminence celebrated the now-established Holy Vigil for the commemoration of the holy and glorious Martyr Emilianos. Beneath the…

His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros presided today over an extraordinary session of the Holy Eparchial Synod, convened by videoconference following the joyful announcement of the election of His Eminence Metropolitan Apostolos of New Jersey as Archbishop of Canada. The Archbishop and the members of the Holy Eparchial Synod expressed their profound gratitude to His All-Holiness Ecumenical…

With the blessing of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America and the approval of the Holy Eparchial Synod of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, Hellenic College Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology is pleased to announce the launch of The Catechist: The Art of Listening and Teaching, a new Certificate Program in Orthodox…

Upon the announcement of His Eminence Archbishop-elect Apostolos (formerly Metropolitan of New Jersey)’s election as Archbishop of Canada, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America issued the following message via his social media accounts: With profound joy, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to my beloved brother in Christ, His Eminence Archbishop-elect Apostolos of Canada, upon his…

On Tuesday, 8/21 July 2026, the Patriarchate celebrated the feast of the Holy Great Martyr Procopius at the chapel dedicated to his honour. The chapel is incorporated into the Chapel of St Modestos, situated on Abu Tor Hill, opposite Mount Zion. The Church preserves the account of the life, conduct and martyrdom of St Procopius…

His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew warmly and fraternally welcomed His Beatitude Patriarch Theophilos III of Jerusalem on Tuesday, 21 July, during the latter’s visit to the See of the Ecumenical Patriarchate. In the preceding days, His Beatitude had expressed his desire to visit the Ecumenical Patriarchate, also in response to earlier invitations extended by Patriarch…

The Holy and Sacred Synod of the Ecumenical Patriarchate began its session today at the Phanar, presided over by His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew. The Synod’s agenda includes the matter of the successor to Archbishop Sotirios of Canada. Archbishop Sotirios led the Archdiocese of Canada for 52 years and submitted his resignation to the Ecumenical…

His Eminence Metropolitan Apostolos of New Jersey has been elected the new Archbishop of Canada by decision of the Holy and Sacred Synod of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, which commenced its deliberations today, Wednesday, 22 July, at the Phanar, under the presidency of His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew. Biography of the New Archbishop of Canada His…

On Tuesday, 21 July, His Eminence Archbishop Nikitas welcomed two distinguished guests to the Holy Archdiocese. His Eminence hosted His Excellency Victor Negrescu, Vice President of the European Parliament, for breakfast at the Archdiocese. Joining the meeting were Ms Stefania Banu and Dr Petre Breazu. During their discussions, Archbishop Nikitas presented the wide-ranging pastoral, educational…