On Thursday, June 14/27, 2024, the feast of the Holy Prophet Elisha was celebrated by the Patriarchate in his Holy Monastery in Jericho, near the sycamore tree of Zacchaeus. This Monastery is located in Jericho, due to the action of the prophet mainly in that place. During this feast, the Church commemorates the prophet, Elisha,…

On Friday, 28 June 2024, a large group of clergy, monks, and lay pilgrims from various regions of Greece visited the Holy Theological School of Halki, led by Protopresbyter Fr. Evangelos Papanikolaou. The pilgrims were received by the Abbot, His Grace Bishop Kassianos of Aravissos, in the Great Synodikon of the School. Bishop Kassianos welcomed…

The Greek city of Arta, renowned for its rich history and cultural heritage, welcomed His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew on Saturday morning, 29 June 2024. The visit was a significant event for the local community, bringing a sense of spiritual uplift and hope. Shortly before 9am local time, at the entrance of the Church of…

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel of Romania conveyed a message of congratulations at the enthronement of the newly elected Primate of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniil. „In these solemn moments, we pray that the Almighty God may grant you peace, joy and abundant help to shepherd the Bulgarian Orthodox Church on the path…

On Sunday, 30 June 2024, His Grace Bishop Kyriakos of Sozopolis visited the Parish of Saint Catherine, in the suburb of East Malvern in Melbourne, and liturgised on the occasion of the Feast Day of the Synaxis of the 12 Apostles, and was joined in the liturgy by the Parish Priest, Father Kyriakos Tsapas, while…

The enthronement ceremony of the newly elected Patriarch Daniel of Bulgaria has been held at the St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral. It is recalled that Metropolitan Daniel of Vidin was elected the new Patriarch of Bulgaria, whereas Metropolitan Grigory of Vratsa came in second with 66 votes. During the ceremony, the new patriarch will receive the…

National Philoptochos kicked off its business with thorough resolution discussions and budget reviews, laying the groundwork for a week of meaningful decision-making. The day started at St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church, where members gathered in faith and fellowship, establishing a spiritually grounded tone for the week ahead. Under the leadership of National Philoptochos President Arlene…

The sun shone warmly on faithful and clergy as they gathered outside the soon-to-be inaugurated Leadership 100 (L100) Exhibit Hall for the 2024 Clergy-Laity Congress. Friendly reunions and chatter continued on as hierarchs began to arrive and mingle with the crowd. Before long, it was time for the official ribbon-cutting ceremony, led by His Eminence…

On Sunday, June 30th, 2024, The National Forum of Greek Orthodox Church Musicians held their Church Music Ministry Reception for friends and supporters of church music. The program, which took place in the center of the bright and breezy exhibition hall of the Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina, included several performances, along with the…