In an atmosphere of deep emotion, the second pilgrimage-church congregation took place at the Holy Church of Saint Artemon the Hieromartyr in the occupied Ornithi of Mesaoria, after more than 80 years of the Church remaining closed. On Sunday morning, 8 October 2023, the main day of the feast of Saint Artemon, the sanctification of…

The Romanian Patriarchate expresses its deep concern over the recrudescence of war in Israel following the terrorist attack launched at dawn on Saturday, October 7, which resulted in hundreds of deaths and thousands of people injured. War always represents a social catastrophe with incalculable consequences in terms of human suffering and the loss of life…

The reporters of the national news agency Agerpres spoke with the family of florists who, for 20 years, have been coming from Bucharest with flowers to decorate the baldachin for Saint Parascheva in Iași. Ioan Buștei travelled to Iași with his family, the company’s specialised team, and a vast quantity of flowers. He has been…

In the dramatic context generated by the beginning of the war in Israel a few days ago, in which nearly 800 Romanian citizens were on pilgrimage to the Holy Places, the Romanian Patriarchate provides the following clarifications regarding the evolution of their situation: Since the outbreak of the conflict through the terrorist attacks on Israel,…

A resolution proposed by mostly Polish MEPs and voted last week in the European Parliament recognises the Metropolis of Bessarabia as a victim of Soviet oppression. The European Parliament “notes that the Orthodox Metropolis of Bessarabia, which was vindictively abolished by the Soviet authorities, was officially recognised in 2002 following a decision of the European…

The Annual 2023 Sunday School Camp took place from Tuesday 2nd to Thursday 5th October 2023, at Vision Valley in Arcadia of NSW. With the blessing of His Eminence Archbishop Makarios of Australia, 82 primary school children aged 10-12 from Sunday Schools across the Parishes came together for this exciting Orthodox Adventure. The children enjoyed…

With the blessing of His Eminence Archbishop Makarios of Australia, the Central Philoptochos of the District of Adelaide held its annual fundraising High Tea. The High Tea was generously hosted at the beautiful Cultural Centre of the Cypriot Community in Welland from 3:00pm on Sunday 17th of September 2023. The event was introduced by His…

The Greek Welfare Centre of the Holy Archdiocese of Australia, on the occasion of the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, on October 19, is organising a Community Appeal Fundraiser at the Marrickville Town Hall in Sydney. Those wishing to help can donate clothing, packaged food, blankets, and other household items, as well as…

Reiterating St Paul’s exhortation, “we pursue peace”, His Eminence Archbishop Makarios appeals for an end to violence and bloodshed in the Holy Land, while declaring the correlation and identification of the Holy Archdiocese of Australia with the Ecumenical Patriarchate, which continually defends and seeks dialogue, reconciliation and the prevalence of peace. His Eminence in his…