His Beatitude Patriarch Porfirije of Serbia, accompanied by a priest and members of the administration of the New York Church-school municipality and parish, visited the Cathedral of St. Sava in Manhattan to be briefed on the ongoing renovation and reconstruction works. The Patriarch noted that significant effort has been dedicated to the project in the…

His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America and Metropolitan Gerasimos of San Francisco were honored guests at the Archon Dinner hosted by Archon Gerry and Jeannie Ranglas. The Dinner took place during the Folk Dance Festival (FDF) weekend in Anaheim, CA. Guests included Consul General of Greece in Los Angeles Christina Valassopoulos, National Chancellor for the…

My Beloved Brother in Christ, Metropolitan Gerasimos, Your Grace and Reverend Fathers, Beloved Children in the Lord, We read in the Old Testament, in the Second Book of Samuel, that when King David brought up the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem, that he: … danced before the Lord with all his might.[1] Even though…

On Friday evening, February 16, 2024, during the annual Folk Dance Festival (FDF) of the Metropolis of San Francisco, clergy from participating parishes had an opportunity to meet with and have dinner with His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, Metropolitan Gerasimos of San Francisco, National Chancellor of Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America and the Chancellor…

Beloved Brother, Metropolitan Gerasimos of San Francisco, Your Graces and Reverend Fathers, Honorable Christina Valassopoulou, Consul General of Greece in Los Angeles Beloved Archon Depoutatos Gerry and Jeannie Ranglas, our gracious hosts for the evening, Dear and Esteemed Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate and Friends, I would like to begin by thanking the Archons of…

Regarding the current situation concerning the Panagia Parish in Borås Due to the lack of cooperation with the Metropolis, the local Priest has been suspended until further notice. The Metropolis however remains committed to providing Holy Sacraments and church Holy Services to its flock. It is therefore with sadness that we have to inform that…

On Thursday, the 2nd/15th of February 2024, the Patriarchate celebrated the Despotic feast of the Meeting of the Lord in the Temple: In the Patriarchal and Monastic Church of the patrons of the Patriarchate Saints Constantine and Helen, presided over by H.H.B. our Father and Patriarch of Jerusalem Theophilos with the attendance of the High…

On Tuesday, January 31/February 13, 2024, His Beatitude received: The Head of the Russian Mission to Jerusalem (MISSIA) Archimandrite Vasianos for the presentation and blessing of the new Hieromonk, to serve in the Monastery of Archimandrite Tychon. His Beatitude blessed his stay and wished him a blessed ministry. The Head of the Russian Mission to…

Last week, His Grace Bishop Kyriakos of Sozopolis, Archiepiscopal Vicar of Melbourne conducted visits to the Parishes of St. Catherine in Malvern East and St. Spyridon in Clayton South, which participate in the implementation of the “Five Loaves” Initiative. The Initiative has become a beacon of hope and solidarity, embodying the values of kindness and…