Spirituality
Prayer of the week by Archdiocese of Thyateira & Great Britain
"Lord Jesus, I thank You for the gift of this new day. When You came to earth for us, You...
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Memory of Martyrs Trophimus, Sabbatius, and Dorymedon of Synnada
The Orthodox Church commemorates Martyrs Trophimus, Sabbatius, and Dorymedon of Synnada. We also commemorate Saint Spyridon Bishop of Kythrea, one...
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Memory of Saint Ariadne
The Church commemorates Martyr Ariadne. Holy Martyr Ariadne lived during the reigns of Emperors Hadrian (117-138 AD) and Antoninus Pius...
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Memory of Saint Eumenius, Bishop of Gortyn
The Church commemorates today Saint Eumenius, Bishop of Gortyn on Crete, Wonderworker. Saint Eumenius strove to serve the Church. He...
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Memory of Martyrs Sophia and her three daughters Faith, Hope, and Agape
Today, September 17, our Church honors the memory of Saint Sophia and her three daughters, Faith, Hope and Agape. Hagia...
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Not only patiently endure these afflictions and sicknesses but also must rejoice in them
His wisdom and mercy, the Heavenly Father subjects our soul and body to grievous afflictions and sicknesses, and this is...
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Memory of Saint Euphemia the Great Martyr
Our Church today honors the memory of Saint Cassian of Cyprus, who practiced asceticism near the village of Alectora, and...
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Memory of Great-martyr Nikitas the Goth
The Church commemorates Martyrs Vyzantinus, Maximus, Nikitas of Goth and those with him, and New Martyr John of Crete (†...
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Exaltation of the Precious Cross: Great feast of Orthodoxy
The Feast of Exaltation of the Holy Cross is a great despotic feast of Christianity which is observed in September,...
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Saint John Chrysostom on the Universal Exaltation of the Precious and Life-giving Cross
Let us consider of what great blessings for us Christ's Cross has become the cause. For though the Lord's Cross...
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Archbishop of Canada: If we are with Christ, we have nothing to fear during turmoil
Archbishop Sotirios issued a pastoral message marking the beginning of Holy Week, emphasizing the significance of this spiritually profound...
Ecumenical Patriarch at inauguration of exhibition “City of Drama – A Bridge of Friendship”
The captivating history and vibrant cultural heritage of the Greek city of Drama unfold through time in an engaging...
Romanian Orthodox Church marked 139th autocephaly anniversary
Yesterday marked 139 years since the Ecumenical Patriarchate recognized the autocephaly of the Romanian Orthodox Church, an essential moment...
The Sacrament of Holy Unction for the Georgian faithful of the Metropolis of Chalcedon
As we travel through the last week of Holy and Great Lent and being at the door step of...
Memory of Hieromartyr Basil, Bishop of Amasea
Saint Basileus suffered during the reign of Licinius, the ruler of the Eastern part of the Roman Empire. He...
Last spiritual retreat of the Philoptochos Sisterhoods in Archdiocese of Canada
This year, three Spiritual Retreats of the Philoptochos Sisterhoods took place. The first one was held in Montreal at...
