How autonomous is the Church of Crete?
Is a Metropolis based in Chania, Crete, so important that it involves a dozen Metropolitans—even the Ecumenical Patriarch himself? And...
Thursday, March 5, 2026
Sunday of the Holy 318 God-bearing Fathers of the First Ecumenical Council in Nicaea
Today is the Sunday of the Holy Fathers of the First Ecumenical Council, held in Nicaea in 325. The Church...
Return of the Ecumenical Patriarch from Rome
On Saturday, May 31, 2025, Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew returned to Constantinople accompanied by the Patriarchal Entourage, following his visit to...
Phanar: Three-year memorial service for the late Metropolitan Gennadios of Sassima
A three-year memorial service was held today, Saturday, May 31, 2025, at the Patriarchal Church in the Phanar for the...
Patriarch of Bulgaria led Divine Liturgy for Ascension of the Lord at Yavorov Church
On May 29, the Feast of the Ascension of the Lord, Patriarch Daniel of Bulgaria, celebrated the Divine Liturgy at...
Orthodox Church to EU: Deep concern over Egyptian court ruling on Sinai Monastery
The Orthodox Church Liaison Office to the European Union expressed "profound concern" over the recent unexpected ruling by the Ismailia...
Orthodox and Lutheran Churches met in Larnaca to discuss synodality and primacy
The first meeting of the 19th Plenary Session of the International Joint Commission for Theological Dialogue between the Orthodox Church...
Patriarch of Alexandria reaffirmed support for Sinai Monastery in call with Archbishop Damianos
On the morning of Friday, May 30, 2025, Patriarch Theodore II of Alexandria and All Africa, had a telephone conversation...
Perth’s Greek Community raised $12,000 for Cancer Research at annual Fundraiser
On Ascension Day, Thursday 29 May, the women of the Greek Community in the Holy Archdiocesan District of Perth hosted...
Memory of Holy Martyr Hermias at Comana
Holy Martyr Hermias suffered for Christ in the city of Comana during the persecution under the emperor Antoninus Pius (138-161)....
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Delegation of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine visits Ecumenical Patriarch
A delegation of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine visited the Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I at the Phanar on February...
Memory of Martyr Conon the Gardener (5 March)
The Holy Martyr Conon the Gardener was born in Nazareth of Galilee, but he lived in the city of...
Patriarch of Romania marks 36 years of Episcopal Ministry
Thirty-six years have passed since Patriarch Daniel of Romania was consecrated as a bishop of the Romanian Orthodox Church....
Archdiocese of America: New Bishop of Zenopolis’ ordination to be held on March 28
The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America announces that the ordination of the new Bishop of Zenopolis,Dionysios, to the Holy...
Pan-Orthodox Vespers in Bristol
On Saturday 28th February 2026, Pan-Orthodox Vespers were celebrated at the Romanian Orthodox Church of St Constantine and St...
Metropolitan of Chicago met Pope Leo XIV in Vatican
Metropolitan Nathanael of Chicago was honored to be received in audience today by Pope Leo XIV, together with his...
