The Greeks of Imbros gave a warm welcome to their compatriot, His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, who began his customary spring visit to his birthplace on Tuesday, 28 May 2024. The Patriarch was greeted at the port of the island by His Eminence Metropolitan Kyrillos of Imbros and Tenedos, His Eminence Metropolitan Kyrillos of Moschonisia,…

With the blessing of His Eminence Archbishop Makarios of Australia, on Friday the 24th of May 2024, the Archiepiscopal Vicar of Adelaide, His Grace Bishop Silouan of Sinope, had the pleasure to officiate at the Blessing Service and official opening of the new canteen at St George College, the Kalimera Cafe. His Grace was assisted…

On Sunday, 2 June 2024 (from 7:30am), His Eminence Archbishop Makarios of Australia will conduct the inauguration of the newly renovated Church of the Holy Trinity in the suburb of Surry Hills in Sydney. The historic Greek Orthodox Church, which is the oldest in Australia and in the whole southern hemisphere, has undergone necessary restoration…

On Sunday 26th May 2024, His Grace Bishop Maximos of Melitene celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the Church of St Andrew the Apostle in Egham. The V. Revd Archimandrite Grigorios Laurenzano concelebrated with His Grace and the Revd Archdeacon George Tsourous also served. At the end of Matins, His Grace tonsured Georgios Sarafidis, Charalampos Sarafidis…

The Hellenic Initiative Donates $50,000 to Support Isolated Greek Communities THI and Axion Hellas collaborate to provide vital healthcare services and educational programs on the Greek Islands The Hellenic Initiative (THI) supported and participated in Greek NGO Axion Hellas’ April 12-21 mission, delivering essential healthcare and educational programs to the Greek islands of Sifnos, Schoinoussa,…

Former US secretary of state, Mike Pompeo, said he hopes that Turkey will revise its decision to convert the Chora church from a museum into a mosque. “The church in Chora is not just a building, it’s a historic place, it’s a holy place,” Pompeo said during his speech on the 4th International Conference of…

The second day of the 4th International Conference of Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate on Religious Freedom in Zappeion featured keynote speaker Mike Pompeo, the 70th US Secretary of State. John Catsimatidis, Archon Notarios and chairman of the Religious Freedom Committee of the Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate in America, introduced Mr. Pompeo. Mr. Catsimatidis…

The second day of the 4th International Conference of Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate on Religious Freedom and Human Rights continues at the Zappeion, a significant and historic building used for various official and public functions, located in Athens. Attendees include Archons from around the world, along with prominent religious leaders such as His Eminence…

Distinguished Hosts and Dear Friends of the American School of Classical Studies, Brother Hierarch and Clergy of the Mother Church and the Church of Greece, Most Honorable Archons of the Mother Church of Constantinople, Beloved Sisters and Brothers in the Lord,   Χριστὸς Ἀνέστη!   It is such a pleasure to be within the hallowed…