The Archbishop of Australia, His Eminence Makarios, this week issued an important encyclical addressed to the bishops, clergy and the monastic communities of the Archdiocese of Australia, which addresses issues related to the coronavirus pandemic and its immense consequences. The encyclical also draws attention to the appropriate and responsible manner in which the Church and…

Greek Deputy Foreign Minister Andreas Katsaniotis on Monday received His Eminence Archbishop Sotirios of Canada at his office. During the meeting, the deputy minister was briefed on the important pastoral and social work performed by the Archdiocese of Canada, while special mention was made of the strong presence of Greek expatriates in the North American…

Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias this week briefed European Union counterparts over the latest instances of Turkey’s delinquent behavior, during a comprehensive discussion held in New York City on the sidelines of the 76th UN General Assembly. According to diplomatic sources, Dendias focused on the unacceptable action of a Turkish warship last week, which tried…

The Church today commemorates the Apodosis of the Elevation of the Venerable and Life-Giving Cross.

On Sunday 6/19 September 2021, for pastoral reasons the Feast of the Nativity of the Theotokos was celebrated earlier at the Holy Church of the Nativity of Theotokos in Beit Jala, near Bethlehem. On this feast, the Church glorifies God because He granted Mary to the former baren Joachim and Anna, from whom our Lord…

Supreme President Jimmy Kokotas met with His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, at the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, New York City, September 17, 2021. A discussion about the planned visit of His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew to the United States this October and the plight of the Ecumenical Patriarchate was held. Supreme President Kokotas…

The Orthodox community in the capital city of Cameroon had great cause for rejoicing this week, as several new members were baptized on the feast of the Exaltation of the Precious and Life-giving Cross. Following the Divine Liturgy for the Cross, a number of adults and infants were united to Christ in Holy Baptism at…

It’s likely that the Russian Orthodox Church will finally recognize the authenticity of the famous “Ekaterinburg remains,” believed to belong to Tsar-Martyr Nicholas and his sainted family, at its upcoming Bishops’ Council in November, believes one high-ranking hierarch. At its session in June, the Russian Holy Synod resolved to send the matter to the Bishops’…

Congratulations to the 200 winners from Victoria. The competition titled “AMBASSADORS 200” that took place in the state of Victoria, has been successfully completed. The competition was organised by the Organisational Committee for Greek National Day under the auspices of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia and in conjunction with the General Secretariat for Greeks…