The Patriarchate of Jerusalem, praying daily for the peace of the whole world is praying fervently especially today 4/17 October 2023 according to the statement of the Patriarchs and Heads of Churches in Jerusalem released on October 13th, 2023. The prayer was held today at the Horrendous Golgotha for the cessation of all hostilities in…

Craft Workshop for Orthodox Scripture Teachers The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia provides religious education in State Schools of New South Wales. It is known commonly as “Scripture” and is conducted and organised through every parish. Around 5,000 pupils are enrolled in this weekly program. Training is provided throughout the year by 193 dedicated volunteers…

The Consulate General of Greece in Sydney, in collaboration with the “Pontoxeneteas” Association of New South Wales and the Cretan Association of Sydney and New South Wales, proudly presented on October 15th an event dedicated to two emblematic aspects of Modern Greek culture, Crete and Pontus, through their traditional songs and music. The event was…

16 October 2023, the Greek Minister of National Defence, Mr. Nikos Dendias had a meeting with His Eminence Archbishop Nikitas of Thyateira and Great Britain. The visit took place at the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese in London. Vema.com.au

A Report on the Establishment of the Orthodox Community of St Taran on Lewis and Harris With the blessing and encouragement of His Eminence our Archbishop Nikitas a new Community was established under his Omoforion, this time in the Outer Hebrides, on the Scottish islands of Lewis and Harris. Officially founded on 13 May 2023,…

On Sunday, 15th October 2023, the Community of St Luke in Glasgow celebrated its Patronal Feast. His Grace, Bishop Raphael of Ilion, presided over the Liturgy, with the Very Rev. Archimandrite Mark Mitchell, the Priest-in-charge, concelebrating. The Divine Liturgy was a joyous occasion, made even more special by the beautiful hymns sung by St Luke’s…

On Tuesday, October 17, 2023, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America arrived in Kefalonia, Greece for an Official Visit and to Celebrate the Feast of Saint Gerasimos at the Monastery in Omalon. His Eminence was warmly welcomed at the airport by His Eminence Metropolitan Demetrios of Kefalonia and clergy from the area. During the 4…

On Sunday, October 15, 2023, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America presided over the Divine Liturgy at Holy Taxiarhai & Saint Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church in Niles, Illinois. After the service, the children of the parish presented His Eminence with an icon of Christ and the Archangels. Archbishop Elpidophoros offered a pectoral cross, the cross…

On Friday, October 13, 2023, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America accompanied by Mr. Jim Logothetis, chairman of both Leadership 100 and the Greek Education Committee of the Archdiocesan Council visited several of the local Hellenic Day Schools in the Chicago area: Guardian Angel Day School of the Saint John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church…