Monastery offers shelter to families after attack near Akrotiri, Cyprus
Following the recent attack in the area of Akrotiri, around 25 families, many of them with young children, sought refuge ...
Monday, March 16, 2026
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Putin calls war in Ukraine a “Holy Mission” in Orthodox Christmas address
Russian President Vladimir Putin described Russia’s invasion of Ukraine as a “holy mission” to defend the nation, according to a ...
Zelenskyy open to talks on ending the war as Putin vows victory in New Year Address
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Tuesday that Kyiv has discussed with U.S. President Donald Trump the possibility of deploying ...
Zelenskyy says Draft Peace Framework envisions long-term U.S. security guarantees for Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Tuesday that a draft framework aimed at ending Russia’s war against Ukraine includes U.S. ...
EU leaders stress Ukrainians must decide their own future ahead of Trump–Putin meeting
European Union leaders today reaffirmed the principle that Ukrainians must be free to determine their own future, just three days ...
Iran declares Israeli attack a “declaration of war” and calls on UN Security Council to act
The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced today that Israel’s recent attack on Iranian territory constitutes a “declaration of war” ...
War in Ukraine: What Moscow and Kyiv are demanding at the negotiating table
Russia and Ukraine are holding their first direct bilateral talks in Constantinople today, marking the first such meeting since spring ...
Zelensky sends delegation to Constantinople for talks, declines personal attendance (upd)
LAST UPDATE: 15:07 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced from Ankara that he will not personally travel to Constantinople for talks ...
Allied leaders reject lifting of sanctions on Russia, pledge increased pressure amid Ukraine war
Allied nations meeting in the French capital on Thursday, in the presence of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, firmly rejected any ...
U.S. and Russian delegations meet in Saudi Arabia for ceasefire talks on Ukraine war
Delegations from the United States and Russia are meeting today in Saudi Arabia in a renewed effort to negotiate a ...
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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...
