The Ecumenical Patriarchate issued an announcement on the sitting of the Holy and Sacred Synod: “On 18 December 2023, the Holy Synod met under the presidency of His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, in its first session this month. The Grand Protosyncellus Theodore, was unanimously elected Metropolitan of Seleucia. On the same day, the announcement of…

On Tuesday, 19 December 2023, His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, being informed of the falling asleep in the Lord of the Late Metropolitan Alexandros of Mantineia and Kynouria, who was a fervent supporter of the responsibilities and rights of the Mother Church, conducted a Trisagion (memorial service) for the repose of his soul, in the…

On Monday 11th of December 2023, His Eminence Archbishop Nikitas of Thyateira and Great Britain, opened the international academic and ecumenical conference ‘The Nicene and Nicene-Constantinopolitan Creeds Tensions, Rapprochements, Effects’ with a theological and pastoral reflection on the legacy of the Council of Nicaea (325) and the enduring relevance of the Orthodox Christian faith in…

On Monday, 18th December 2023, the Archdiocese hosted its 3rd Annual Archdiocesan Christmas Concert and Festal Advent Reception sponsored generously by Christos Lazari Foundation at the historic and most hospitable Cathedral of the Divine Wisdom. His Eminence Archbishop Nikitas prayerfully opened the evening giving thanks to God and to the sponsors of the celebration, encouraging…

My dear Brothers and Sisters in the Lord, Because our God is full of mercy, he caused a light to rise for us from above, to enlighten those who live in darkness and under the shadow of death, and to lead our steps in the way of peace (Lk. 1: 78-79). These biblical verses are…

On Sunday, December 10, 2023, a group of Slavic-speaking believers, along with Rev. Fr. Roman Kavchak visited the Holy Transfiguration Monastery in Gapyeong. In the morning, they participated in the Divine Liturgy and then a Trisagion Service was held at the tomb of the blessed Metropolitan Sotirios. Afterwards, the participants had breakfast and started work…

At the 2023 Metropolis of Chicago Community Christmas Celebration, the room was filled with good moods, music sung by carolers, and a philanthropic spirit. Thank you to all who attended or participated in preparing for the event. There are still more ways to celebrate the holiday season with your Metropolis of Chicago Community! Join His…

December 18, 2023, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America attended The Cathedral School’s Christmas Concert at the Greek Orthodox Archdiocesan Cathedral of the Holy Trinity. Led by Maestro Theodore Alvanos, The Cathedral School Music Director, the children of The Cathedral School cheerfully performed Christmas carols for their loved ones in attendance. “The sights and sounds…

On Saturday, December 16, 2023, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America attended the Greek Orthodox Archdiocesan Cathedral of the Holy Trinity’s 47th Annual Christmas Concert “The Sounds of Christmas”. The Concert featured the Archdiocesan Cathedral Choir and Youth Choir accompanied by the Archdiocesan Cathedral Orchestra and under the direction of Maestro Costas Tsourakis, with Associate…