His Beatitude Patriarch John X celebrated the Sunday of Orthodoxy Liturgy at the Mariamiyah Patriarchal Cathedral, with the participation of bishops: Their Grace Bishop Romanos (Al-Hannat), Moussa (Al-Khoury), and Ioannis (Batach), along with many priests and deacons. During the Divine Liturgy, His Beatitude ordained Deacon Kyrillos Qubbajeh as a priest of the Lord, and Brother…

On Monday, 25 March, His Eminence Archbishop Makarios of Australia received at the Archbishop’s Office, at the headquarters of the Holy Archdiocese in Sydney, the Deputy Minister of the Interior of Greece, Mr. Theodoros Livanios, who is currently undertaking an official visit to Australia. His Eminence first thanked Mr. Livanios for his honourable presence at…

On Tuesday, 26 March, His Eminence Archbishop Makarios of Australia had the joy to receive at the headquarters of the Holy Archdiocese, in Sydney, the brotherhood of the Holy Monastery of the Mother of God ‘Pantanassa’, in Mangrove, New South Wales. The members of the Brotherhood, lead by the Abbot, Archimandrite of the Ecumenical Throne…

Invocation: Dear Brothers and Sisters: Let us pray to the Lord. Kyrie Eleison. Αὐτὸς πανάγιε Δέσποτα,
ἐπὶ τῇ ἀπελευθερώσει καὶ τῇ παλιγγενεσίᾳ τοῦ ἡμετέρου Ἔθνους, τὰς εὐχαριστηρίους ἡμῶν ταύτας δέξαι προσευχὰς καὶ ἐπάκουσον ἡμῶν ἐν πίστει δεομένων σου ἐκτενῶς. Ἡμᾶς δὲ πάντας, ὁ ὑπερασπιστὴς τῶν σωτηρίων ἡμῶν, ἀξίους τῆς ἐλευθερίας ἀνάδειξον καὶ ἐν εἰρήνῃ διαφύλαξον. Σὺ…

On Sunday evening, March 24, 2024, the Annunciation Church in New York City and parish priest Fr. Soterios Michalatos welcomed His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, Chancellor of the Archdiocesan District Fr. Elias Villis and many area clergy for Great Vespers. The Archdiocese District Byzantine Choir Romanos Melodios chanted beautifully for the faithful in attendance….

Beloved Sisters and Brothers in Christ: Tonight we sang: Ἀπεστάλη ἐξ οὐρανοῦ Γαβριὴλ ὁ Ἀρχάγγελος… From Heaven the Archangel Gabriel was sent forth…[1] We know the story, which informs every aspect of our Feast. And we know the words that this Mighty Commander of the Heavenly Host spoke to the Virgin: Χαῖρε, κεχαριτωμένη· ὁ Κύριος…

GREEK ORTHODOX ARCHDIOCESE OF AMERICA ARCHEPISCOPAL ENCYCLICAL Prot. No. 64/2024 Archepiscopal Encyclical on Greek Independence Day March 25, 2024   Unto the Most Reverend and Right Reverend Hierarchs, Pious Priests and Deacons, Monks and Nuns, Presidents and Members of the Parish Councils, Honorable Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, Members of Leadership 100, Day and Afternoon…

March 23, 2024, the Greek Orthodox Archdiocesan Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in New York City presented a concert celebrating the beginning of Holy Lent. The Archdiocesan Cathedral Choir, Youth Choir, and Orchestra, led by Costas Tsourakis put on a special performance entitled “The Sounds of Lent.” His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America and all…

March 24, 2024, a Hierarchical Concelebration for the Sunday of Orthodoxy was celebrated at the Archdiocesan Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in New York City. This Service, held to symbolize the unity of Orthodox Churches in America, included hierarchical and clerical representation from members of the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the United States…