Beloved Sub-Deacon Alexander, You present yourself today for ordination to the Holy Diaconate, at the Beginning of Triodion, on the day of the reading of the parable of the Publican and the Pharisee. For one seeking to serve in the role of deacon, it is hard to think of a more appropriate commemoration. For this…

His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America arrived in Nassau, Bahamas February 22, 2024 for a four-day pastoral visit to the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church. His Eminence was greeted at the airport by the Proistamenos of the parish, Fr. Irenaeus Cox, Parish Council President Alexandra Maillis-Lynch, Alex and Patricia Maillis and their children, Archon Chris Tsavoussis…

On 18 February 2023, His Eminence Archbishop Jakub of Białystok and Gdańsk presided over the Divine Liturgy at the All Saints Church in Białystok, Poland. Prior to the service, the Archbishop consecrated the church following its extensive renovation. At the end of the ceremony, Archbishop Jakub expressed his gratitude to the parish priest, Fr. Piotr…

On Thursday, 22 February 2024, His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew responded to the kind invitation of the President of the Marmara Grubu Vakfi Foundation Dr. Akkan Suver, and delivered a speech at the “27th Eurasian Economic Summit”, held in Constantinople. The Ecumenical Patriarch, addressing the audience in English, acknowledged the stark realities of our contemporary…

His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew was represented by His Eminence Elder Metropolitan Emmanuel of Chalcedon, Co-President of the International Organisation “Religions for Peace”, at the 2nd Tokyo Peace Roundtable Conference, held in Japan from February 18 to 21, 2024. The religious leaders and representatives of different religions, religious communities and organisations from 15 countries, who…

On Wednesday, 21 February 2024, His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew attended the reception of the Consulate General of Kuwait in Constantinople for the anniversary of the country’s independence and congratulated the Consul General Mr. Mohammad S. A. S. Alsharji. Late in the evening of the previous day, Tuesday, 20 February 2024, His All-Holiness returned from…

The Governor of Constantinople, Mr. Davut Gül, visited the Ecumenical Patriarchate yesterday, Thursday, 22 February 2024, and was warmly welcomed by His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew. The governor, who reciprocated the recent visit of the Ecumenical Patriarch to him, showed interest in the issues that concern the Ecumenical Patriarchate and the Greek Community. The meeting…

His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America today welcomed American Bible Society’s (ABS) Board of Directors, who visited the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese as part of their triennial Board Retreat, focused on strengthening Church partnerships and fostering innovative approaches to Bible access, engagement, and distribution. This is the first time American Bible Society’s Board has met at…

His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America welcomed His Eminence Metropolitan Myron of New Zealand and All Oceania to the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America headquarters on Thursday, February 22, 2024. Metropolitan Myron is in the US visiting a number of Metropolises and Greek Orthodox organizations. Also pictured are Fr. Meletios Pantic, Abbot of the Monastery…