Celebration of Easter without laypeople and with restrictions on Mount Athos this year
The celebration of Easter will take place on Mount Athos in compliance with the restrictions imposed to stem the spread...
Friday, May 17, 2024
Archbishop of Athens: Let us invite the Lord to our house, that is our own Church, and He will come to us
"Let us invite the Lord to our house, that is to our own Church, and He will come to us,"...
Archbishop of America: Now all things are filled with light, the Light of Christ (video)
"The Risen Christ fills the world with His Light, enlightening our souls through love, forgiveness, compassion and mercy," stressed Archbishop...
Lamentations Service in atmosphere charged with emotion at the Phanar
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew presided over the Service of the Great Hours and the Unnailing Service yesterday in the morning in...
Consummation of Holy Fire Ceremony in Jerusalem (upd)
LAST UPDATE 14:28 We watched live today the Holy Fire ceremony at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, which was...
Patriarch Daniel: Lord’s Resurrection is source of light and hope in our struggle with life’s difficulties (Video)
Patriarch Daniel of Romania sent a video message for Easter in which he encourages the faithful to stay in communion...
Metropolis of Zambia: Churches may be closed to faithful, but our spirit is not limited
"The Epitaphios will remain inside the churches and behind closed doors this year on Holy and Great Friday. We were...
Archbishop of Australia: Let Crucified Christ be the answer to your concerns
Archbishop Makarios of Australia presided over the Unnailing Service and the Lamentations Service with great emotion on Great Friday at...
Geoffrey Pyatt: There is nothing more special than Greek Easter
"There’s nothing more special than a Greek Easter," Geoffrey Pyatt, the US ambassador to Greece, posted on Twitter. Along with...
Holy Fire will arrive in Greece but there will be no distribution across the country
"This year we will not be able to receive the Holy Fire solemnly and with the highest honours," Deputy Minister...
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The Hand of St. John the Russian from Mount Athos is on its way to Romania
The right hand of St. John the Russian will arrive in Romania on Thursday. The Saint's hand will be...
Ambassador of Greece to Australia visited Archdiocesan District of Perth
On Monday, May 13, Bishop Elpidios of Kyanea, on behalf of Archbishop Makarios of Australia, warmly welcomed the Ambassador...
International Music Festival for 100th anniversary of Orthodox Church of Poland’s Autocephaly
The Hajnówka International Orthodox Church Music Days Festival is a unique event that offers music lovers and listeners the...
Members of “Syndesmos” visited Hankuk University of Foreign Studies along with Metropolitan of Korea
On Saturday of Bright Week, 11th May, members of “Syndesmos”, accompanied by Fr. Antonios Lim and the Metropolitan of...
Saints Nektarios and Theophanes, Founders of Barlaam Monastery at Meteora
The Holy Hieromonks Nektarios and Theophanes were brothers, who were born to the eminent family known as the Apsarades...
Archbishop of Finland condemns conversion of Chora Monastery to Mosque
Archbishop Leo of Helsinki and all of Finland has expressed deep concern over the Turkish government's decision to convert...
