Opinions
Metropolitan of Nafpaktos speaks to Orthodox Times about Patriarch Ilia of Georgia
Metropolitan Ierotheos of Nafpaktos spoke exclusively with orthodoxtimes.com about his personal relationship with the late Patriarch Ilia of Georgia. He...
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The role of the Church in the upcoming elections
I am not in a position to know when the next national elections will take place. It is the Prime...
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The consequences of war
In recent years, there is an increase in armed conflicts in our region. This alone is troubling, but it becomes...
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The Patriarchates as an asset to Greece
Everyone says it — including those directly involved. The Church and the State must move forward together, remain united, and...
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A response to the Russian attack on the Ecumenical Patriarch
By Hieromonk Nikitas from Pantokratoros Monastery Lately, much has been written about the abusive announcement issued by the Press Office...
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Metropolitan of Sweden: “Erin Brockovich” and the “Green Patriarch”
By Metropolitan Cleopas of Sweden I recently watched the 2000 film “Erin Brockovich,” starring Julia Roberts. This film is not...
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Bishop of Melitene: Bad company
By Maximos Pafilis, Bishop of Melitene Sermon on the Gospel according to Luke 19:1-10 The biblical narrative of the meeting...
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The hardline campaign against the Patriarch
For those well acquainted with developments in ecclesiastical affairs, the recent attack by the Russian authorities against the Ecumenical Patriarch...
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Bishop of Melitene: The Solitude of Gratitude
By Maximos Pafilis, Bishop of Melitene Sermon on the Gospel according to Luke 17:12-19. At the borderline of human agony...
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Orthodoxy at the start of 2026: Key challenges ahead
The world is watching, breathless, as the year draws to a close. The Orthodox world is watching especially closely, because...
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Archbishop of Albania: True dialogue does not require us to weaken our faith
With particular emphasis on the importance of faith, interreligious dialogue, and the responsibility of religious communities in building peace,...
Metropolitan Apostolos of New Jersey elected as the new Archbishop of Canada
The Holy and Sacred Synod of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, under the presidency of the Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, today, Wednesday,...
Holy and Sacred Synod convenes at the Phanar – Succession of the Archbishop of Canada at the center of discussions
The Holy and Sacred Synod of the Ecumenical Patriarchate began its session today at the Phanar, presided over by...
Patriarch of Romania to spend 75th birthday in working session on 2026 Youth Gathering
The Romanian Patriarchate has reiterated that the official (institutional) celebration of Patriarch Daniel is the anniversary of his enthronement...
Memory of Saint Mary Magdalene
The Church today celebrates the memory of Saint Mary Magdalene, the Holy Myrrh-bearer and Equal-to-the-Apostles, as well as the...
Patriarch of Jerusalem met with Ecumenical Patriarch
On Tuesday, July 21, 2026, the Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew warmly welcomed, with heartfelt affection and brotherly love, Patriarch Theophilos...
