Society
Greek Archaeologists on the Chora Church: Full speed return to the Middle Ages
In a stern announcement, entitled "Full speed return to the Middle Ages," the Association of Greek Archaeologists condemns the recent...
Read more
Use of face masks in churches and prohibition of processions in Greece are extended for 14 days
Measures regarding the obligatory use of face mask in places of worship as well as the prohibition of processions will...
Read more
Only headscarf-wearing women are allowed to enter Hagia Sophia
The entrance to Hagia Sophia in Constantinople, which has been converted into a mosque, is only allowed for women who...
Read more
Greek Welfare Centre began its activities in Port Pirie, Australia
The Greek Welfare Centre of South Australia – St Philothei (GWC) began its activities at Port Pirie and Mid North...
Read more
Chrysostomos of Smyrna: The tragic end of the enlightened hierarch of Asia Minor
Exactly ninety-eight years ago today, the Turks killed Metropolitan Chrysostomos Kalafatis in a horrendous way in Smyrna on August 27,...
Read more
Greek humanitarian aid to Lebanon
The mission of humanitarian aid to the people of Lebanon - food, medicine and medical supplies as well as construction...
Read more
Metropolitan of San Francisco on fires: For 30 years Ecumenical Patriarch has been alerting us to the dangers of environmental degradation
A message regarding the fires that are affecting California was sent by Metropolitan Gerasimos of San Francisco. In his message the...
Read more
Head of Catholic Church in Belarus is praying outside detention centres for those arrested during protests
By Kostas Onisenko Belarusian authorities have not allowed the Head of the Catholic Church in Belarus to visit detainees in...
Read more
Greece adds another 16 traditions to its UNESCO-linked intangible cultural heritage list
Sixteen Greek traditions ranging from Lent events to tobacco processing and site-specific techniques of cultivation were approved for inclusion in...
Read more
Most of the temples that were built in Pontus, have become mosques today
Today, like in the last two millennia, temples are being built to glorify the Creator, but also to alleviate the...
Read moreLatest News
Bishop of Bukoba was appointed Patriarchal Commissioner of the Diocese of Rwanda
Following the Patriarchal Synod's decision on February 15, 2024, to separate the Holy Metropolis of Burundi from the state...
The Service of Holy Light to take place at 1 pm on Holy Saturday in Jerusalem
The timetable of services for the Holy Week at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre has been published. The...
Metropolitan of Sweden meets with Minister of Interior of Greece
On the afternoon of the Tuesday preceding Palm Sunday, April 23, 2024, Metropolitan Cleopas of Sweden and all Scandinavia,...
Ecumenical Patriarch met the President of the French Senate
The Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew had an official meeting on the afternoon of Tuesday, April 23, 2024, with the President...
Suspending priestly duties imposed on priest who held memorial service for Navalny
The duties of the Russian Orthodox priest who led the memorial service for the late opposition leader Alexei Navalny...
Metropolis of Boston Clergy Lenten retreat
Clergy from the Metropolis gathered for an overnight Lenten retreat at the St. Methodios Faith & Heritage Center at...
