WCC Christmas message: A call to new life, hope, and peace
The World Council of Churches Christmas message asks, in today’s world in which many are fearful of the future, “Where ...
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Tag: Orthodoxy
WCC expresses solidarity with churches and people of Syria
World Council of Churches general secretary Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay called for prayers and support for Syrians undergoing profound and ...
WCC Executive Committee Convenes – Focus on Turkish Occupation in Cyprus
The World Council of Churches (WCC) executive committee will convene in Paralimni, Cyprus, from 21-26 November to focus on planning ...
WCC expresses profound concern over escalating violence in Lebanon and Gaza
World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay expressed profound concern over escalating violence in Lebanon ...
30th International Ecumenical Conference “Basil the Great, Teacher of Christian Life” was held
The 30th International Ecumenical Conference on Orthodox Spirituality was successfully organized by the Monastic Brotherhood of Bose in Northern Italy, ...
Orthodox parishes in the US show strong post-pandemic recovery, outperforming other denominations
A recent study published by the Hartford Institute for Religion revealed that Orthodox parishes in the US experienced a smaller ...
First cohort graduates from inaugural Certificate Program in Prison Ministry
The first ever Certificate Program in Prison Ministry, in partnership with Orthodox Christian Prison Ministry (OCPM) and St. Tikhon’s Orthodox ...
Increase in Orthodox Conversions in the USA from 2022 to 2023
A study published this month shows that the number of conversions to Orthodoxy increased in the U.S. from 2022 to 2023. Most ...
The only Church in the Orthodox World dedicated to the Holy Innocents
The only Church in the Orthodox world dedicated to the Holy Innocents is located in Oinoi, Attica, near the historic ...
Completion of the Fourth Summer School for Ukrainian clergy and lay theologians
On Wednesday, July 12th, the “Fourth Summer School for Ukrainian Clergy and Lay Theologians” was completed. This training program of ...
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Apostle Paul Institute of Orthodox Theology opens new academic year in Brussels
The Apostle Paul Institute of Orthodox Theology officially opened the 2026–2027 academic year on Tuesday, September 15, at the...
Archbishop Elpidophoros blesses new offices of Huffington Ecumenical Institute
Archbishop Elpidophoros of America performed an Agiasmos service for the blessing of the new offices of the Huffington Ecumenical...
Georgian Patriarchate: Most funds allocated for Patriarch Ilia II’s funeral were not spent
The Georgian Patriarchate has responded to allegations concerning expenditure related to the funeral of the late Catholicos-Patriarch Ilia II,...
Patriarch of Bulgaria to visit the Holy Land and Jordan
Patriarch Daniel of Bulgaria will pay an official visit to the Patriarchate of Jerusalem from September 25 to 30,...
Ecumenical Patriarch celebrated Name Day of Archbishop of Thyateira in London
On Tuesday, September 15th, the Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew presided at the Divine Liturgy at the Holy Cathedral of the...
Patriarch of Serbia: Let our Orthodox Church be the place of our unity
Patriarch Porfirije of Serbia focused on the theme of unity of the Serbian people, grounded in the Orthodox faith...
