On Wednesday morning, November 17, His Beatitude Patriarch Theophilos III accompanied by their Eminences Metropolitan Timotheos of Bostra and Secretary-General Archbishop Aristarchos of Constantina, visited the Library of the Patriarchate where currently a process of preservation of the books and manuscripts is taking place under the auspices of the specialist Mr. Stavros Andrew from Cyprus….

A Serbian Orthodox Church at a beloved pilgrimage point in Croatia was robbed in Croatia last week. Thieves stole a bell from the Chapel of the Dormition of the Most Holy Theotokos in the village of Kreštelovac in northern Croatia on November 11. The incident was reported and police arrived to conduct an investigation, reports…

The General Assembly of the Romanian Orthodox Community in Vienna, Lower Austria and Burgenland, presided by Metropolitan Serafim, voted on Sunday a project whose goal is to raise awareness on ecological issues and increase the accountability of the faithful regarding God’s Creation. The project was unanimously voted and it provides that each parish implement eco-awareness…

Aspen Medical provided St Basil’s Home for the Aged in Fawkner with workers who were “literally graduates”, with the majority having no experience in aged care. The contractor was awarded millions to provide surge staff after the Victorian chief health officer Brett Sutton stood the home’s entire workforce down on July 22 last year. Professor…

His Eminence Archbishop Nikitas was visited by a multi-cultural group of postgraduate students from Goodenough College in London as part of the activities of Inter Faith Week. The visit was led by The Revd Dr Alan McCormack, Dean of the College. thyateira.org.uk

Orthodox Parishes across US Join Common Cause of Humanitarian Aid Baltimore, Md. (November 16, 2021) – In what is now a long-standing tradition, International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC), together with clergy, volunteers, and supporters across the United States, will mark IOCC Sunday on November 21, the Sunday before Thanksgiving. Inspired by Christ’s call in Matthew…

An online and multi-session conference focusing on the Greek Revolution of 1821, co-organized by the Holy & Great Monastery of Vatopedi and the Holy Metropolis of Nea Krinis and Kalamaria, will be inaugurated today at 19.30 Athens time. The multi-session conference will be live-streamed by the digital platform Pemptousia.

The Metropolitan of Sweden and All Scandinavia, His Eminence Cleopas, met with members of the ethnic Greek community and diplomats during his pastoral visit to Denmark. His Eminence also officiated at a hierarchical Divine Liturgy at the holy cathedral of the New Martyr George of Ioannina.  

The Archbishop of Australia, His Eminence Makarios, on Monday attended a hierarchical Divine Liturgy at the St Nicholas parish in Marrickville, Sydney, on the occasion of the feast day of saints Elpidios, Markellos and Eustochios. His Grace Bishop Elpidios, who officiated at the service, received the cordial best wishes from Archbishop on the occasion of…