In a world of wars and bloodshed, where the powerful and lawless of the Earth hypocritically and shamelessly call for peace, the “God of Peace and Father of the Sufferings” sends His Son once again to be born among men, bringing with Him “peace be upon all things”. Joseph and the Virgin Maria will wander…

Metropolitan Cleopas of Sweden’s Archpastoral Visit to Denmark Sunday, January 7, 2024 Dear Members and Friends of the Holy Metropolis of Sweden in Denmark, As part of the framework of His Eminence Metropolitan Cleopas of Sweden and All Scandinavia’s pastoral care and concern for the flock of the Mother Church of Constantinople in the Northern…

The year 2023 ended on a very nice note, with the forty-day churching of little Athanasios, the son of Konstantinos and Maria, distinguished members of our Cathedral in Stockholm. Little Athanasios was adorable as he participated in the service full of laughter and tranquility! As I held him in my arms, a song by the…

“We strive and pray for peace and justice, firmly believing in the possibility of a world free from war and violence. We advocate for sincere dialogue as the most effective means of problem resolution,” said His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew in his speech for the beginning of the New Year following the Divine Liturgy, over…

On 1 January 2024, on the feast day of the Circumcision of our Lord Jesus Christ and the memory of Saint Basil the Great, the Matins and Hierarchical Divine Liturgy were celebrated in the chapel of the Theological School of Halki, and presided over by the Abbot of the Monastery of the Holy Trinity, His…

His Beatitude Archbishop Ieronymos of Athens and all Greece presided over the festive Doxology for the New Year on 1 January 2024, at the Metropolitan Church of Athens, in the presence of President of the Hellenic Republic, Ms. Katerina Sakellaropoulou and Prime Minister, Mr. Kyriakos Mitsotakis. The president was welcomed by Prime Minister, Mr. Kyriakos…

As New Year’s Day 2024 approached at the Patriarchal Palace of Alexandria, joy was evident on everyone’s faces. After the exchange of festive wishes and the rendition of traditional carols by the clergy of the Patriarchal Court, African students from the Patriarchal School of Alexandria ‘Saint Athanasios,’ and Patriarchate staff to His Beatitude Pope and…

Today, 1 January 2024, on the feasts of the Circumcision of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ and Saint Basil the Great, Archbishop of Caesarea, a Patriarchal and Synodal Divine Liturgy took place at the venerable Patriarchal Church of Saint George, Phanar, officiated by His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew from the Patriarchal Throne. Video of…

His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America visited the Parish of St. Gerasimos in New York City where he officiated the Orthros and Divine Liturgy on New Year’s Eve day. After the Divine Liturgy, His Eminence bestowed the title of Archon Hymnodos to Mr. Gerasimos Athanasatos, President of the Community. Mr. Athanasatos couldn’t receive this honor…