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Orthodox Times wishes everyone a joyful and peaceful 2026
With the hope that peace will prevail throughout the world and unity within the Orthodox Church, we welcome 2026. The...
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Fr Georgios Lekkas: Europe – Zero Hour
by Archpriest Dr. Georgios Lekkas of the Holy Orthodox Metropolis of Belgium The idea of the European Union was born,...
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The ecclesiastical issue is also on the table
On the Ukrainian issue, we appear to be approaching a solution, at least on the political and military level, with...
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Metropolitan of Sweden: Sleep, My Little Angel, Sweetly to My Song
By Metropolitan Cleopas of Sweden In the depths of the Greek soul there are certain sounds that seem to have...
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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 engraved...
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Why is Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Türkiye important for the Orthodox Church?
By Fr Nicola Kazarian Originally, the trip to celebrate the 1700 anniversary of the first Ecumenical Council of Nicaea with...
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Bishop of Melitene: The Poison of Moralism
by Maximos Pafilis, Bishop of Melitene Sermon on the Gospel according to Matthew 9:9-13. Above the stone-paving of the market,...
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By what criteria does one become an Archon?
By what criteria does one become an Archon? Through wealth, education, or noble ancestry? Can anyone truly be regarded as...
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Ukrainian issue: A temporary Exarchate by the Ecumenical Patriarchate as a potential solution
By Paul (Pavel) Liberman, Theologian If the Ecumenical Patriarchate does not intervene promptly, the situation in Ukraine risks becoming a...
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Bishop of Melitene: The Thirst of Hades
By Maximos Pafilis, Bishop of Melitene Sermon on the Gospel according to Luke 16:19-31 What is the gateway and what...
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Metropolitan of Sweden: Christ came to introduce us into new life
Metropolitan Cleopas of Sweden delivered a sermon at the Cathedral of Saint George in Stockholm on Sunday of Luke...
The Forefeast of Theophany at the Patriarchate of Jerusalem (VIDEO)
The Forefeast of Theophany was celebrated at the Patriarchate of Jerusalem on Sunday, January 18, 2026. First, in the...
The Patriarch of Alexandria held a telephone conversation with the Patriarch of the Copts
On Monday, January 19, 2026, Pope and Patriarch Theodore II of Alexandria and All Africa held a telephone conversation...
Elder Metropolitan of Chalcedon: This is not a Church — It is a propaganda mechanism
By Dora Antoniou* The SVR defines itself as part of Russia’s national security system, tasked with protecting individuals, society,...
Cretan Association of Theologians condemns attacks against Ecumenical Patriarch
The Pan-Cretan Association of Theologians has issued a resolution condemning the recent attacks by Russian state agencies against Ecumenical...
Princess Irene laid to rest at Tatoi in a private family ceremony (PHOTOS + VIDEO)
LAST UPDATE: 15:25 In accordance with her wishes, Princess Irene, sister of the late King Constantine and Queen Sofia...
