Orthodoxy
Metropolitan of Belgium: They should respect the great importance of Hagia Sophia for Christians, Orthodox and even more so for Greeks
The Metropolitan of Belgium and Exarch of the Netherlands and Luxembourg, Athenagoras, expressed regret over the decision of Turkish President...
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Archbishop of Cyprus: Turks are uncivilized and coarse – Europeans are indifferent
In his statement today for the Hagia Sophia, Archbishop Chrysostomos of Cyprus said that the Turks "remained uncivilized, coarse, they...
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Church of Crete: Hagia Sophia is not deleted or written off
The Eparchial Synod of the Church of Crete refers in very strong terms to the decision to convert Hagia Sophia...
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Archbishop of Athens: Insult and affront to all civilized humakind
Archbishop Ieronymos of Athens and all Greece made a statement for the Athens News Agency (ANA) regarding the decision of...
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Patriarch of Alexandria: Turkey adds a big thorn in the peaceful coexistence of religions
In a statement issued yesterday afternoon by the Exarchate of the Patriarchate of Alexandria in Athens, Patriarch Theodore of Alexandria...
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Feast of Saint Euphemia was celebrated in emotionally charged atmosphere at Ecumenical Patriarchate
The feast of St. Euphemia was celebrated at the Ecumenical Patriarchate in an emotionally charged atmosphere. The holy relics of...
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Archbishop of Albania on Hagia Sophia: This decision turns us back to dark times
Archbishop Anastasios of Tirana and all Albania deemed the decision and actions of Turkey as despicable as they undermine our...
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Archbishop of Cyprus: I did not contact Ecumenical Patriarch for Hagia Sophia because Turks have been monitoring our phones
"I did not want to contact the Ecumenical Patriarch because the Turks are monitoring our phones," said Archbishop Chysostomos of...
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Holy Synod of Orthodox Church of Ukraine discussed measures for protection and safety of faithful from coronavirus
By Kostas Onisenko The meeting of the Holy Synod of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine, led by the Metropolitan Epiphaniy...
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Russian Orthodox Church about Hagia Sophia: We regret that our concern has not been heard
The Russian Orthodox Church expresses regret that its concern, like that of other Orthodox churches, about the prospect of converting...
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Orthodox faithful in Albania celebrate the Sunday of the Veneration of the Holy Cross
Across Albania, Orthodox Christians gathered in churches on the Sunday of the Veneration of the Holy Cross, one of...
Bulgarian Orthodox Church commemorates second anniversary of Patriarch Neofit’s repose (PHOTOS&VIDEOS)
Patriarch Neofit of Bulgaria was commemorated on the second anniversary of his repose with a memorial Divine Liturgy at...
Enthronement of Bishop Niphon marks new chapter for Orthodox Church in Madagascar
The enthronement ceremony of Bishop Niphon of Mahajanga and Northern Madagascar took place with great solemnity and deep reverence...
Patriarch of Antioch: Asking for peace and mercy from this Levantine homeland
On March 15, 2026 Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Antioch and All the East, John X, emphasized the role of...
Patriarchate of Jerusalem: The Veneration of the Holy Cross amid tensions (PHOTOS&VIDEO)
The Third Sunday of the Great Lent, 2/15 March 2026, was celebrated by the Patriarchate, as by the whole...
Memory of Saint Christodoulos Latrinos, the Wonderworker of Patmos (16 March)
During the reign of Emperor Domition (81-96 AD) St. John the Theologian was exiled to the island of Patmos...
