Metropolitan Theodore (Chuadze) of Akhaltsikhe and Tao-Klarjeti, together with the priests and clergy, met Archbishop Justin Welby of Canterbury, who made an official visit to Georgia and the Patriarchate of Georgia, on October 3. Archbishop Justin Welby said that he was happy to visit Georgia and the Georgian Patriarchate. He added that Georgia had a…

On Wednesday, 4 October 2023, the Holy Theological School of Halki was visited by a large group of clergy and lay pilgrims from the Holy Metropolis of Karpenisi, under the leadership of His Eminence Metropolitan Georgios of Karpenisi. The guests were welcomed in the Great Synodikon of the School by the Abbot of the Monastery…

His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America welcomed to the Archdiocese Headquarters Proistamenos Fr. Michael Varvarelis of Holy Trinity Cathedral in Camp Hill, PA as well as Presbytera Maria and parishioners who are visiting New York City. Earlier in the day, the group visited the St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church and National Shrine. The group received…

Established by the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco in 2013, the Theofanis Economidis Award is presented to a distinguished individual in honor of their leadership, inspirational vision, hard work, and humble service to Jesus Christ and His Holy Church. The award is dedicated to its inaugural recipient, Theofanis Economidis, who faithfully served the Metropolis…

“ …then let them serve as Deacons…” 1 Tim 3:10. In July, the summer session of the Diaconate Program took place on the campus of Hellenic College Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology (HCHC) and was met with resounding success. This summer at HCHC, 32 candidates in their first, second, or third year of…

The project: Procurement and installation of a Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI system 1.5T SIEMENS) was successfully completed after 6 months (February – September 2023). The procurement of this modern equipment was made possible by the request of His Beatitude, Archbishop of Tirana, Durrës, and all Albania, Prof. Dr. Anastasios to the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF)…

Tuesday, October 3, 2023, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America offered the affirmation of Office for the new Archdiocesan District Executive Philoptochos Board in the Archdiocese Chapel of Saint Paul. His Eminence prayed for the new board members to have a good beginning, saying, “Your devotion inspires admiration in everyone.” His Eminence also appointed the…

During a ceremony at the Patriarchal Cathedral marking the 16th anniversary as primate of the Romanian Orthodox Church, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel noted the “unprecedented reality in the history of the Romanian people”: over 6 million Romanians have left Romania over the last 15-20 years. His Beatitude stated that “this unprecedented situation is a challenge…

With the blessing of His Eminence Archbishop Makarios of Australia, the Annual Sunday School Picnic for 2023 was held at Gough Whitlam Park in Earlwood, on Monday 2 October 2023. Sunday School children from all Parishes of Sydney and Wollongong came together with their parents and families. The day began with a series of games…