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World Council of Churches general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay, in a letter to the International Olympic Committ...
30/07/2024

World Council of Churches general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay, in a letter to the International Olympic Committee and the French Olympic Committee, urgently called for an explanation of what has been perceived as a depiction of the Last Supper during the Olympics opening ceremony

World Council of Churches general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay, in a letter to the International Olympic Committee and the French Olympic Committee, urgently called for an explanation of what has been perceived as a depiction of the Last Supper during the Olympics opening ceremony. “In par...

With the blessing of Archbishop Makarios of Australia, Bishop Bartholomew of Brisbane visited the Government House of Qu...
30/07/2024

With the blessing of Archbishop Makarios of Australia, Bishop Bartholomew of Brisbane visited the Government House of Queensland and had an audience with Dr. Jeannette Young AC PSM, Governor of Queensland

With the blessing of Archbishop Makarios of Australia, Bishop Bartholomew of Brisbane visited the Government House of Queensland and had an audience with Dr. Jeannette Young AC PSM, Governor of Queensland. He from the outset conveyed the sincere respect and love of Archbishop Makarios of Australia.....

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew has sent a strongly-worded letter to Patriarch Theodore of Alexandria, denouncing the d...
30/07/2024

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew has sent a strongly-worded letter to Patriarch Theodore of Alexandria, denouncing the deliberate infiltration of the Russian Orthodox Church in Africa as non-brotherly and anti-Christian

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew has sent a strongly-worded letter to Patriarch Theodore of Alexandria, denouncing the deliberate infiltration of the Russian Orthodox Church in Africa as non-brotherly and anti-Christian. In the letter, which responds to a previous communication from the Patriarch of...

The Synod of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church – Bulgarian Patriarchate has issued a statement regarding the opening ceremon...
30/07/2024

The Synod of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church – Bulgarian Patriarchate has issued a statement regarding the opening ceremony of the ###III Summer Olympic Games in Paris, France

The Synod of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church - Bulgarian Patriarchate has issued a statement regarding the opening ceremony of the ###III Summer Olympic Games in Paris, France. The statement highlights the Church's concerns over the ceremony's content, which they believe contradicts Christian values a...

On Monday, the Orthodox Bishops of France issued a statement regarding the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games in Pari...
30/07/2024

On Monday, the Orthodox Bishops of France issued a statement regarding the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games in Paris, expressing their shared concerns about certain artistic elements that “offended the sensitivity of Christian citizens in France and beyond.”

On Monday, the Orthodox Bishops of France issued a statement regarding the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games in Paris, expressing their shared concerns about certain artistic elements that "offended the sensitivity of Christian citizens in France and beyond." The hierarchs also commended the sec...

The Holy Apostle of the Seventy Silas was a disciple of the Saviour
30/07/2024

The Holy Apostle of the Seventy Silas was a disciple of the Saviour

The Holy Apostle of the Seventy Silas was a disciple of the Saviour. Saint Silas was a respected figure in the original Church at Jerusalem, one of the “chief men among the brethren” (Acts 15:22). The Council of the Apostles was convened at Jerusalem in the year 51 to deal…

From Friday 26 until Sunday 28 July 2024, the memory of Saint Panteleimon the Great Martyr and Healer was celebrated wit...
30/07/2024

From Friday 26 until Sunday 28 July 2024, the memory of Saint Panteleimon the Great Martyr and Healer was celebrated with due ecclesiastical splendour and particular reverence

From Friday 26 until Sunday 28 July 2024, the memory of Saint Panteleimon the Great Martyr and Healer was celebrated with due ecclesiastical splendour and particular reverence at the Greek Orthodox Church of Saint Panteleimon in the regional town of Goulburn in New South Wales. In the small but beau...

The Ecumenical Patriarchate has stated the controversial depiction of Leonardo da Vinci’s “The Last Supper” featuring dr...
30/07/2024

The Ecumenical Patriarchate has stated the controversial depiction of Leonardo da Vinci’s “The Last Supper” featuring drag queens during the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games in Paris

The Ecumenical Patriarchate has stated the controversial depiction of Leonardo da Vinci's "The Last Supper" featuring drag queens during the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games in Paris. This statement comes amid growing reactions against the portrayal. In its announcement, the Ecumenical Patriarc...

Referring to the recent opening ceremony of the Olympic Games in Paris, Archbishop Makarios of Australia spoke out about...
29/07/2024

Referring to the recent opening ceremony of the Olympic Games in Paris, Archbishop Makarios of Australia spoke out about a spectacle that was inferior to the occasion, with scenes of disrespect and insults to Christianity and the Church

Referring to the recent opening ceremony of the Olympic Games in Paris, Archbishop Makarios of Australia spoke out about a spectacle that was inferior to the occasion, with scenes of disrespect and insults to Christianity and the Church. In his message via Instagram, the Archbishop stressed: "Everyo...

While attending the patronal feast of St Paraskevi Church in Constantinople last Friday, the Ecumenical Patriarch Bartho...
29/07/2024

While attending the patronal feast of St Paraskevi Church in Constantinople last Friday, the Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew expressed his love for the Romanian community as well as for the entire Romanian Orthodox Church
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While attending the patronal feast of St Paraskevi Church in Constantinople last Friday, the Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew expressed his love for the Romanian community under His Holiness’s jurisdiction, as well as for the entire Romanian Orthodox Church. Additionally, the Patriarch of Constant...

On Friday, July 26, the Church celebrated the memory of the Holy Glorious Martyr Saint Paraskevi. A service of supplicat...
29/07/2024

On Friday, July 26, the Church celebrated the memory of the Holy Glorious Martyr Saint Paraskevi. A service of supplication to the Saint was performed late in the afternoon at her Holy Sanctuary

On Friday, July 26, the Church celebrated the memory of the Holy Glorious Martyr Saint Paraskevi. A service of supplication to the Saint was performed late in the afternoon at her Holy Sanctuary, located within the Community of Neochori in the Bosphorus. An Artoklasia was blessed for the health of.....

Archbishop Ieronymos of Athens has expressed strong disapproval of the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games in Paris, p...
29/07/2024

Archbishop Ieronymos of Athens has expressed strong disapproval of the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games in Paris, particularly criticizing an event that allegedly featured Leonardo da Vinci’s painting with the participation of drag queens

Archbishop Ieronymos of Athens has expressed strong disapproval of the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games in Paris, particularly criticizing an event that allegedly featured Leonardo da Vinci's painting with the participation of drag queens. Responding to inquiries about the matter, the Archbisho...

Metropolitan Chrysostomos of Mani has sent a letter to the Ambassador of France expressing his profound dissatisfaction ...
29/07/2024

Metropolitan Chrysostomos of Mani has sent a letter to the Ambassador of France expressing his profound dissatisfaction with the blasphemous representation of the “Last Supper” during the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games in Paris

Metropolitan Chrysostomos of Mani has sent a letter to the Ambassador of France expressing his profound dissatisfaction with the blasphemous representation of the "Last Supper" during the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games in Paris. He stated that such an action is not in line with European Chris...

On July 28, 2024, on the feast day of the Equal-to-the-Apostles Grand Duke Vladimir and the church and state holiday com...
29/07/2024

On July 28, 2024, on the feast day of the Equal-to-the-Apostles Grand Duke Vladimir and the church and state holiday commemorating the Baptism of Russia, President Vladimir Putin visited the Holy Trinity Alexander Nevsky Lavra in St. Petersburg

On July 28, 2024, on the feast day of the Equal-to-the-Apostles Grand Duke Vladimir and the church and state holiday commemorating the Baptism of Russia, President Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin visited the Holy Trinity Alexander Nevsky Lavra in St. Petersburg. Accompanied by Patriarch Kirill of Mosco...

Bishop Bartholomew of Brisbane visited the Greek Orthodox Parish of St. Anne in Gold Coast, Queensland, at the height of...
28/07/2024

Bishop Bartholomew of Brisbane visited the Greek Orthodox Parish of St. Anne in Gold Coast, Queensland, at the height of the festivities for its patron saint, St. Anna

With the blessing of Archbishop Makarios of Australia, Bishop Bartholomew of Brisbane visited the Greek Orthodox Parish of St. Anne in Gold Coast, Queensland, at the height of the festivities for its patron saint, St. Anna, in celebration of her recent dormition commemoration on July 25. The Bishop....

During a phone conversation with Patriarch Porfirije of Serbia, Patriarch John X of Antioch has emphasized the critical ...
28/07/2024

During a phone conversation with Patriarch Porfirije of Serbia, Patriarch John X of Antioch has emphasized the critical importance of fostering and activating ecclesiastical communion with sister Orthodox Churches

During a phone conversation with Patriarch Porfirije of Serbia, Patriarch John X of Antioch and All the East has emphasized the critical importance of fostering and activating ecclesiastical communion with sister Orthodox Churches. This call to unity comes at a time when the Church faces significant...

Organizers of the Olympic Games in Paris issued an apology today to Catholics and other Christians who may have been off...
28/07/2024

Organizers of the Olympic Games in Paris issued an apology today to Catholics and other Christians who may have been offended by a parody of Leonardo da Vinci’s famous painting

Organizers of the Olympic Games in Paris issued an apology today to Catholics and other Christians who may have been offended by a parody of Leonardo da Vinci's famous painting, "The Last Supper," featured during the opening ceremony on Friday. The performance featured 18 performers posing behind a....

Bishop Bartholomew of Brisbane performed a Trisagion service at the Church of St. George in Brisbane for the repose of t...
28/07/2024

Bishop Bartholomew of Brisbane performed a Trisagion service at the Church of St. George in Brisbane for the repose of the victims of the Turkish invasion of Cyprus in 1974

Under the blessing of Archbishop Makarios of Australia, Bishop Bartholomew of Brisbane performed a Trisagion service at the Church of St. George in Brisbane for the repose of the victims of the Turkish invasion of Cyprus in 1974. He also laid a wreath on behalf of the Holy Archdiocese and…

The portrayal of Leonardo da Vinci’s famous artwork, The Last Supper, by drag queens at the opening ceremony of the Olym...
28/07/2024

The portrayal of Leonardo da Vinci’s famous artwork, The Last Supper, by drag queens at the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games in Paris has sparked strong reactions

The portrayal of Leonardo da Vinci's famous artwork, The Last Supper, by drag queens at the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games in Paris has sparked strong reactions. Thousands of comments on social media are condemning this portrayal. Several representatives of other religions have also expressed...

Today we celebrate the memory of Saint Irene, the Abbess of the monastery of Chrysovalantou in Constantinople
28/07/2024

Today we celebrate the memory of Saint Irene, the Abbess of the monastery of Chrysovalantou in Constantinople

Today we celebrate the memory of Saint Irene, the Abbess of the monastery of Chrysovalantou in Constantinople. Saint Irene was born in Cappadocia and lived in the early 9th century A.D. She stood out among her peers for her beauty and courtesy, which prompted the interest of the imperial officer…

Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Trade and Worship of Argentina Diana Mondino received Metropolitan Iosif of B...
27/07/2024

Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Trade and Worship of Argentina Diana Mondino received Metropolitan Iosif of Buenos Aires

Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Trade and Worship of Argentina Diana Mondino received Metropolitan Iosif of Buenos Aires. The meeting focused on strengthening ties between the Argentine government and the Orthodox community, emphasizing cooperation in areas of mutual interest. Key topics....

On July 26, 2024, Metropolitan Epifaniy of Kyiv and All Ukraine visited the Okhmatdyt Children’s Hospital, which had rec...
27/07/2024

On July 26, 2024, Metropolitan Epifaniy of Kyiv and All Ukraine visited the Okhmatdyt Children’s Hospital, which had recently been subjected to Russian missile fire

On July 26, 2024, Metropolitan Epifaniy of Kyiv and All Ukraine visited the Okhmatdyt Children's Hospital, which had recently been subjected to Russian missile fire. During the visit, the Primate of the Autocephalous Orthodox Church of Ukraine, along with local clergy, visited the church within the....

The ceremony, following a unanimous decision of the City Council, will take place at the Kilkis Conference Centre to mar...
27/07/2024

The ceremony, following a unanimous decision of the City Council, will take place at the Kilkis Conference Centre to mark his visit for the centenary celebration of the elevation of the Diocese of Polyani to the Metropolis of Polyani and Kilkis

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew will be declared an honorary citizen of Kilkis on Saturday, September 21. The ceremony, following a unanimous decision of the City Council, will take place at the Kilkis Conference Centre to mark his visit for the centenary celebration of the elevation of the Diocese...

On Saturday, July 27, 2024, a Divine Liturgy took place on the Terrible Calvary, presided by Metropolitan Kyriakos of Na...
27/07/2024

On Saturday, July 27, 2024, a Divine Liturgy took place on the Terrible Calvary, presided by Metropolitan Kyriakos of Nazareth

On Saturday, July 27, 2024, a Divine Liturgy took place on the Terrible Calvary, presided by Metropolitan Kyriakos of Nazareth. In accordance with the order of the Church, after the consecration of the Holy Gifts, Metropolitan Kyriakos of Nazareth ordained Mr. Stephen Nassar, a native of Nazareth, a...

In his sermons, the Bishop spoke about the person of Saint Paraskevi who had a strong desire to be united to Christ
27/07/2024

In his sermons, the Bishop spoke about the person of Saint Paraskevi who had a strong desire to be united to Christ

With the blessing of Archbishop Makarios of Australia, Bishop Bartholomew of Brisbane, on the occasion of the Feast Day of Saint Paraskevi the Great Martyr, presided over the Vespers service on the eve of the feast and celebrated the Matins and the Hierarchical Divine Liturgy on the following day, a...

Saint Panteleimon is one of the Holy Unmercenaries, and is held in special honor among them, even as Saint George is amo...
27/07/2024

Saint Panteleimon is one of the Holy Unmercenaries, and is held in special honor among them, even as Saint George is among the Martyrs

This Saint, who had Nicomedia as his homeland, was the son of Eustorgius and Eubula. His father was an idolater, but his mother was a Christian from her ancestors. It was through her that he was instructed in piety, and still later, he was catechized in the Faith of Christ…

During a service at the Church of Saint Paraskevi in Pikridi (Haşköy), Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew delivered a hear...
26/07/2024

During a service at the Church of Saint Paraskevi in Pikridi (Haşköy), Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew delivered a heartfelt homily expressing his gratitude to God and Saint Paraskevi, the Protector of the Community

During a service at the Church of Saint Paraskevi in Pikridi (Haşköy), Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew delivered a heartfelt homily expressing his gratitude to God and Saint Paraskevi, the Protector of the Community. The Patriarch emphasized the importance of preserving the rich tradition and pie...

The opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games commenced shortly after 20:30 Greek time (19:30 French time)
26/07/2024

The opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games commenced shortly after 20:30 Greek time (19:30 French time)

The opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games commenced shortly after 20:30 Greek time (19:30 French time). During this grand event, French President Emmanuel Macron will officially proclaim the Games open around 22:30 Greek time, as reported by the French news agency AFP, before the Olympic....

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, accompanied by his wife Mareva Grabowski-Mitsotaki attended a reception hosted by Fr...
26/07/2024

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, accompanied by his wife Mareva Grabowski-Mitsotaki attended a reception hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, accompanied by his wife Mareva Grabowski-Mitsotaki attended a reception hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron, on Friday. The event, held at Élysée Palace was in honor of heads of state and government. Source: ANA-MPA / Photos: EUROKINISSI

“Forgiveness is not just a legal aspect but a healing of the wounded soul”, has said Patriarch Daniel of Romania among o...
26/07/2024

“Forgiveness is not just a legal aspect but a healing of the wounded soul”, has said Patriarch Daniel of Romania among other things

"Forgiveness is not just a legal aspect but a healing of the wounded soul", has said Patriarch Daniel of Romania among other things. To mark the 2024 Solemn Year of pastoral care of the sick, a selection of 25 quotes about suffering and healing from Patriarch Daniel of Romania has…

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