On Wednesday, the 20th of March/2nd of April 2025, His Beatitude the Patriarch of Serbia Prorfirije, co-celebrated the Pre-Sanctified Liturgy with His Beatitude the Patriarch of Jerusalem Theophilos, at the Horrendous Golgotha. The following Eminent High Priests also co-served: Metropolitan Kyriakos of Nazareth, Metropolitan Hesychios of Capitolia, the Assistant Bishop of Toplica, His Grace Petar,…

On Tuesday evening, 2 April 2025, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel of Bulgaria presided over the Small Compline with the entire Great Canon of St. Andrew of Crete at the Metropolitan Cathedral of St. Nedelya in Sofia. At the conclusion of the Great Canon, Patriarch Daniel offered a deeply moving homily on the need for repentance…

The Theological School of Halki was visited on Wednesday, 2 April 2025, by the members of the Board of Directors of the Non-Profit organisation ‘Axion Hellas’, under the leadership of its President, Ms. Aliki Drakouli. The visitors were received by the Abbot, His Grace Bishop Kassianos of Aravissos, in the Great Synod Hall of the…

By His Grace Bishop Prodromos of Toliara and Southern Madagascar When two years ago I first travelled to the unknown and distant Fifth Continent, Australia, with the blessing of the Father and Patriarch Theodoros of Alexandria, I felt anxious, perhaps even somewhat afraid, in the face of the unknown and the different mentality of the…

On Thursday, 3 April 2025, His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew officiated at the Divine Liturgy on the Presanctified Gifts which took place at the Patriarchal Church of Saint George, Phanar. Prince Nicholas, the members of the Board of Directors of the Non-Profit Organisation “Axion Hellas”, lead by its President Mrs. Aliki Drakouli, as well as…

The Minister of Education, Religious Affairs and Sports of Greece, Ms. Sofia Zacharaki, met with His Beatitude Pope and Patriarch Theodore II of Alexandria and All Africa. During their discussion, which was held in a particularly warm climate of mutual understanding, issues referring to education in the diaspora and support for the Patriarchate of Alexandria…

On Sunday, March 9, 2025, at six o’clock in the evening the sun began to set in lower Manhattan and the bright light of St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church and National Shrine began to glow. City workers bustle around the area, heading home after a long day, but among the bustling pedestrians are volunteers heading…

Chargé d’Affaires Nancy VanHorn met today with the newly enthroned Archbishop of Tirana, Durrës, and All Albania Joan Pelushi to convey her congratulations on his new role as leader of the Albanian Orthodox Community. They discussed the critical role of faith communities and the importance of continuing Albania’s rich history of interfaith harmony. U.S. Embassy…

Education Minister Sofia Zacharaki announced on Monday that all middle and senior schools will now commemorate the EOKA (National Organization of Cypriot Fighters) struggle for Cyprus’ independence. A new directive sent to schools mandates a two-hour educational tribute on Tuesday, April 1, marking the 70th anniversary of the 1955 Cypriot uprising against British rule. The…