On Sunday 14th January, 2024, His Eminence Archbishop Nikitas of Thyateira and Great Britain led the ceremonial cutting of the Vasilopita of the Greek Cypriot Brotherhood, at the premises of the Brotherhood in North London. Also present were His Eminence Metropolitan Athanasios of Cologne and His Grace Bishop Iakovos of Claudiopolis. The event was a…

On the morning of Friday, January 5, 2024, after reading the Great Hours of Epiphany, a group Baptism was held at St. Maximos the Greek Chapel in Seoul. With much emotion, the catechumens received the sacraments of Holy Baptism and Chrismation and became members of the uncreated Church of Christ. In the evening of the…

On Saturday, December 16, 2023, the Sacrament of Baptism of Paisia Oh Jeong-eon and John Kang Ji-hyeok was officiated by Fr. Alexander Han at the Holy Church of the Annunciation of the Theotokos in Busan. The two young people prepared for Holy Baptism by systematic catechesis and consistent attendance at the Holy Services. We wish…

STOCKHOLM – On Friday, January 12, 2024, His Eminence Metropolitan Cleopas of Sweden and All Scandinavia welcomed the Lutheran Bishop of Strängnäs, Sweden and chaplain of the royal palace H.G. Johan Dalman to the St. George Cathedral in Stockholm. Immediately following his arrival, Metropolitan Cleopas warmly welcomed his honored guest, giving him a tour of…

Yesterday, 14 January, during the celebration of the leave-taking of Theophany, His Grace Silvestros paid a surprise visit to the almost- abandoned community of St Barbara – Namadhi in Mayuge district. The bishop carried with him the Holy Water consecrated on 6 January during the Theophany service _ and blessed the faithfuls who attended, and…

On Saturday, 13 January 2024, His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew extended a warm welcome to the chanters of Constantinople, marking the New Year, and joined them for a traditional meal held in their honour at the Patriarchate. Following his welcome, In his speech, the Ecumenical Patriarch, noted, among other things, that he was aware that…

His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew prayerfully attended the Divine Liturgy which took place on the Sunday after the Holy Epiphany, 14 January 2024 at the venerable Patriarchal Church of Saint George at the Phanar. His Eminence Metropolitan Kyrillos of Krini officiated at the Divine Liturgy from the throne. On the same day, His All-Holiness Ecumenical…

“The restoration of the Prinkipo Orphanage, this architectural marvel, not only bears witness to the rich multicultural and religious history of Constantinople and the social and pastoral work provided by the Ecumenical Patriarchate to society but also underscores the importance of preserving the vast and diverse cultural heritage here in these holy lands,” expressed His…

On Sunday 14 January 2024, the Sunday after the Feast of the Holy Epiphany, at the the Chapel of Saint Germanos the Patriarch of Constantinople at the Theological School of Halki, the Resurrection Matins and Divine Liturgy were solemnly conducted. The services were officiated by the Abbot, His Grace Bishop Kassianos of Aravissos, and were…