Epitaphios Lamentation Service in Melbourne presided over by Archbishop of Australia
On the evening of Great and Holy Friday, April 10, crowds of faithful gathered at the Church of Saint Haralambos...
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Holy Saturday: Between Crucifixion of our Lord and His glorious Resurrection
Introduction On Great and Holy Saturday the Orthodox Church commemorates the burial of Christ and His descent into Hades. It...
Phanar: Epitaphios Lamentation service led by Ecumenical Patriarch (VIDEO+PHOTOS)
The Epitaphios Lamentation Service was held in a solemn and devout atmosphere on Great and Holy Friday, April 10, 2026,...
Jerusalem: Royal Hours at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and on Golgotha (PHOTOS)
On the morning of Great and Holy Friday, 10 April 2026, the Royal Hours of Great and Holy Friday were...
Metropolitan Cleopas of Sweden: Reflection on Holy Friday
Tonight, we stand in silence and awe before the mystery of the Divine Passion. The Church invites us to enter...
Patriarchate of Jerusalem called faithful to Holy Light ceremony at the Holy Sepulchre
A Patriarchal message invites the faithful from around the world to gather on Great and Holy Saturday at the Church...
The Deposition Service at the Church of the Dormition of the Theotokos in Kaisariani
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Patriarch of Serbia: In the Divine Liturgy, we recognize Christ and one another as brothers and sisters
On Great and Holy Thursday, April 9, 2026, Patriarch Porfirije of Serbia celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the Church of...
Epitaphios decorations across Greece (PHOTOS)
In an atmosphere of reverence and devotion, parishes across Greece are decorating the Epitaphios today, on Great and Holy Friday....
Metropolitan of Sweden: Reflection on Isaiah’s prophecies and our Lord’s Passion
As we gather on this solemn and sacred evening of Holy Thursday, we stand at the threshold of the Passion...
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Ecumenical Patriarch: “Christ is Risen” is a rejection and condemnation of violence (VIDEO)
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, in his Patriarchal Message for Holy Pascha 2026, extends his heartfelt wishes to his spiritual children...
Patriarch of Serbia: We continue to crucify Jesus Christ whenever we are selfish
Patriarch Porfirije of Serbia celebrated on Great and Holy Friday, April 10, 2026, at the Monastery of the Peć...
Kyiv: Metropolitan Epifaniy presided over Vespers with Epitaphios Service (PHOTOS)
Metropolitan Epifaniy of Kyiv and All Ukraine celebrated the Vespers with the rite of the Epitaphios at the Patriarchal...
Vienna: Great Friday Services at Holy Trinity Cathedral (PHOTOS)
In an atmosphere of reverence and devotion, the services of Great and Holy Friday were held at the Holy...
“Come Receive the Light” – The Miracle unfolds in Jerusalem (VIDEO) (upd)
Last update: 14:17 With a significantly lower number of pilgrims than usual—reminiscent of the COVID-19 period—and amid a strong...
Archbishop of America presided over Lamentations at St. Nicholas Shrine – Mayor Mamdani attended
The faithful filled St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church and National Shrine at the World Trade Center on the evening...
