WCC expresses serious concern about restrictions imposed on celebration of Holy Fire ceremony
The World Council of Churches (WCC) joined the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Jerusalem, Custody of the Holy Land, and Armenian ...
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
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6.75% of Albania’s population is still Orthodox: An analysis of demographic decline
The American online publishing platform Medium analyzed the demographic decline in Albania’s Orthodox community. Albania is renowned for its religious ...
The Church of the Czech Republic recognized the “Autocephaly of the Orthodox Church of North Macedonia”
Another recognition of the “autocephaly” of the Ohrid Archdiocese has taken place in recent days. The Holy Synod of the ...
Holy Land: 6th-century mosaic discovered intact near Jericho
A 6th-century Byzantine church with elaborate mosaic floors was uncovered near Jericho, the oldest known city in history. The Civil ...
Tomb of Bethlehem’s midwife Salome to be open to the public
Israeli cultural authorities have recently presented one of the most impressive burial caves discovered in the country, more than two ...
The 11th Academic Consultation between Judaism and Orthodox Christianity (PHOTOS)
The 11th Academic Consultation between Judaism and Orthodox Christianity took place December 4-6, 2022, in Vienna, Austria. The theme was ...
WCC participated in the 17th enthronement anniversary of the Patriarch of Jerusalem
After the Service, bells tolling, everybody returned to the Patriarchate headquarters. At the Great Hall, many messages and speeches commemorated ...
France canonical bishops announce Orthodox Youth Days 2023
The Days of Orthodox Youth will be held in the first semester of 2023, according to decisions made by the ...
Strong condemnation of the war in Ukraine by the World Council of Churches
by Efi Efthimiou The public statement issued by the World Council of Churches was a strong slap in the face ...
WCC appoints new vice moderator, makes other governing decisions
The World Council of Churches (WCC) has appointed H.E. Metropolitan Nifon of Târgoviște, Romanian Orthodox Church, to serve as vice ...
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Greek Secretary General for Greeks Abroad and Public Diplomacy visited Archbishop of America
On Tuesday morning, December 10, 2025, the Secretary General for Greeks Abroad and Public Diplomacy of Greece, Maira Myrogianni,...
Priest of the Metropolis of Accra suspended for serious canonical violations
The Holy Orthodox Arcdiocese of Accra, Côte d’Ivoire and Mali of the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Alexandria and All...
The Ecumenical Patriarch at the Armenian Patriarchate for the official screening of a historical documentary
The Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, responding to the invitation of the Patriarch of the Armenians of Turkey, Sahak Maşalyan, attended...
Archbishop of America welcomed faithful for annual Christmas Open House
The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America was filled with joyful faithful on Monday, December 8, 2025, for the Christmas...
King of Jordan held a meeting with Christian religious leaders
King Abdullah II of Jordan held a meeting with Christian religious leaders at Al Husseiniya Palace on Monday, during...
The Feast of the Holy Church of Saint Alypios the Stylite in Antalya
The Holy Metropolis of Pisidia honored the memory of Saint Alypios the Stylite with great solemnity, according to the...
