Patriarch Kirill wishes Russians on Christmas to ‘stay on the light side’
Christmas is an important holiday for religious Russians, which gives people an opportunity to get together at the table and...
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Greek President Pavlopoulos at European Commission headquarters
Greece is not willing to accept any arbitrary interpretations of the Prespes Agreement between Greece and FYROM, Greek President Prokopios...
Ukraine moves towards separate church, as conflict with Russia leads to major schism
Ukraine has taken a major step towards creating its own independent Orthodox church, separating it from Russia’s and deepening what...
Site of Jesus’ Baptism Slated for Reopening as Landmines Cleared
After nearly 50 years, the sacred site where Jesus is believed to have been baptized is set to reopen...
Ukraine’s President names leader of new church in split from Russia
KIEV (Reuters) - Ukraine chose the head of a new national Orthodox church on Saturday, marking an historic split from...
Church Leaders Sue Princeton Over ‘Stolen’ Manuscripts
By Colin Moynihan - nytimes.com They are simultaneously sacred texts and works of art, three illuminated Byzantine-era manuscripts that are...
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Widespread celebrations of Saint Nicholas across the Orthodox Church of Albania
Numerous churches dedicated to Saint Nicholas across the Orthodox Church of Albania celebrated the feast with reverence and joy....
US Ambassador’s visit to Thessaloniki focused on religious freedom and social outreach
In an interview with the Athens–Macedonian News Agency, following her recent visit to Thessaloniki — her first since assuming...
Bishop of Melitene: The shadow that became light
By Maximos Pafilis, Bishop of Melitene Sermon on the Gospel according to Luke 13:10-17. Eighteen years and an eternity...
Cairo celebrated ordination of Bishop Timotheos of Eleusis
On 6 December 2025, the episcopal ordination of the Bishop-Elect of Eleusis, Timotheos, was celebrated with solemn ecclesiastical grandeur...
Divine Liturgy for Saint Nicholas celebrated in Marrickville with Archbishop Makarios
On Sunday, 7 December, Archbishop Makarios of Australia presided at the Divine Liturgy in the celebrating Parish of Saint...
Ecumenical Patriarch: The Pope’s visit is, in itself, a momentous occasion
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew on Saturday, 6 December 2025, presided over the Divine Liturgy for the feast of Saint Nicholas,...
