Opening Speech of Patriarch John X In the International Scientific Conference entitled: “The Orthodox Church of Antioch from the Fifteenth to the Eighteenth Century: Towards a Proper Understanding of History” Balamand 16/10/2023 On this blessed evening, I am pleased to be among you and to inaugurate with you, from this blessed Hill of Balamand, the…

The European Union said on Monday it would launch a humanitarian air bridge operation consisting of “several flights” to Egypt aiming to bring supplies to humanitarian organisations on the ground in Gaza. “The first two flights will take place this week, carrying humanitarian cargo from UNICEF including shelter items, medicines and hygiene kits,” the EU…

On Monday, 16 October 2023, His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew met with His Majesty King Philip VI of Spain, at the Palace of Zarzuela. During their 45-minute heart-to-heart meeting, which was also attended by His Eminence Metropolitan Vissarion of Spain and Portugal and the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, responsible for the E.U. and Collaboration,…

“The World Council of Churches (WCC) appeals once again urgently for an immediate cessation of this deadly violence, and for Hamas to cease their attacks. We urgently ask both parties for de-escalation of the situation,” said WCC general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay. “We are deeply concerned about the conflict between Israel and Palestinian…

Nun Sister Daniilia, a resident of East Jerusalem for 12 years, reflects on ongoing deadlock “Would it bother you if I spoke with you while in motion? I’m riding my small scooter, wearing my wireless headphones, of course. I’m returning from Jerusalem with supplies, primarily canned food and other long-lasting items, along with some meat….

On the Sunday before the feast of Saint Gerasimos, a gathering of Kefalonians of the Greek diaspora, celebrated their patron saint in the Greek community of Lusaka, Zambia. His Eminence Metropolitan John of Zambia presided over the Hierarchical Divine Liturgy. A procession of the holy icon of Saint Gerasimos took place at the end of…

His Beatitude Archbishop Anastasios of Albania referred to the current needs of the people, for which we do not take initiative. “The response is to take initiative, not just to do things on our own,” he said at the beginning of his homily. “So we all have to take such initiatives. We should do so…

For our brothers and sisters in prison, there is no greater need than having a consistent, loving, Christian presence in their lives. However, providing this kind of long-term relationship is not easy to achieve in prison. Many prisons are in very rural places, with the closest Orthodox church being hours away. Most Orthodox clergy are…

On behalf of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, the Department of Greek Education, and The High Council for Greek Education, we extend a cordial invitation to our upcoming in-person annual Greek Education conference on Wednesday, November 7th, from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm EST. This event will be graciously hosted by the St. Demetrios…