Church of Crete
How the Statute of the Church of Crete regulates the election of a New Metropolitan
Based on the provisions of the Statute of the Church of Crete, in cases of a vacant Metropolis (in this...
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Funeral Service of the Metropolitan of Kydonia to be held on Saturday, April 12 (upd)
LAST UPDATED: 13.30 At an extraordinary meeting held on the morning of Wednesday, April 9, 2025, in Heraklion, the Holy...
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Metropolitan Damaskinos of Kydonia fell asleep in the Lord
Metropolitan Damaskinos of Kydonia and Apokoronou fell asleep in the Lord, after a long combat with cancer, at the age...
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Archbishop of Australia presides over Poly-Hierarchical Divine Liturgy in Rethymno
On Friday, 29 November 2024, at the Conference Centre of the Holy Metropolis of Rethymno and Avlopotamos “THEOMITOR”, in a...
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Metropolitan of Kisamos to Orthodox Times: The EU’s supposed solidarity is a major topic of debate
By Efi Efthimiou Metropolitan Amfilochios of Kisamos and Selinos stressed the need for the state to support both young families...
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Church of Crete: Synod expresses deep concern over wars in Ukraine and Middle East
The Holy Eparchial Synod of the Church of Crete has expressed its deep concern regarding the ongoing wars in Ukraine...
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The Church of Crete implements stricter conditions for Baptisms
In a recent encyclical published on February 9, 2024, the Holy Eparchial Synod of the Church of Crete has announced...
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Archbishop of Crete on same-sex couples: I am not worthy to judge – We spiritual fathers aren’t angels
Archbishop Evgenios of Crete recently shared his perspective on homosexuality, emphasizing compassion and understanding in an interview on Crete TV's...
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Archbishop of Crete on same-sex couples: All individuals are children of God
Archbishop Evgenios of Crete recently addressed significant societal topics regarding same-sex marriage and adoption, offering insights during an interview on...
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Epiphany Celebrations: Greek President’s visit marks significant milestone in Rethymno, Crete
In the presence of the President of the Hellenic Republic, Katerina Sakellaropoulou, Metropolitan Prodromos of Rethymno and Avlopotamos presided over...
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Patriarchal and Synodal Divine Liturgy for the Opening of the Holy Synod at the Patriarchate of Serbia
The Holy Synod of the Orthodox Church of Serbia commenced on May 13, 2025, with a solemn Hierarchical Divine...
Metropolis of Zambia leads Victory Day tribute honoring Greek WWII heroes
The Orthodox Archdiocese of Zambia, in collaboration with the Consulate General of Greece and the Hellenic Association of Zambia,...
Archbishop of America hosted farewell dinner for Metropolitan Apostolos of Derkoi
Archbishop Elpidophoros of America hosted a Farewell Dinner for Metropolitan Apostolos of Derkoi on Monday, May 12, 2025. The...
Archdiocese of America welcomed Dimitrios Katsiklis as New Director of Orthodox Marketplace
The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America announced the appointment of Mr. Dimitrios Katsiklis as the new Director of Orthodox...
The Ecumenical Patriarch welcomed the Greek singer Konstantinos Argyros
The Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew received the Greek singer Konstantinos Argyros in audience at the Phanar today, May 12, 2025....
Archbishop of Australia: Illness as a path to inner transformation and salvation
In a heartfelt message shared on social media, Archbishop Makarios of Australia reflected on the theological dimension of illness,...
