The Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church was convened on Wednesday at the Patriarchate’s seat in Bucharest, with the Patriarch of All Romania, His Beatitude Daniel, presiding. The primary issue on the agenda was a proposal for the future canonization of several reposed clerics who exhibited courage, fortitude and resilience in faith during the…

The Archbishop of Thyateira and Great Britain, His Eminence Nikitas, welcomed the head-master of the St. Cyprian’s Greek Orthodox School, who was accompanied by four pupils and two staff members, at the Archdiocese in London Archbishop Nikitas presented the four pupils with awards of excellence and thanked the staff members for their work and dedication…

The Archbishop of America, His Eminence Elpidophoros, was received by the Governor of Utah, Spencer Cox, at the Utah State Capitol on Wednesday. During the meeting, the Archbishop of America praised the governor’s consistent efforts to promote vaccinations in Utah, as well as his courage, as he said, in taking to task those who spread…

Sessions of the Inter-parliamentary Assembly on Orthodoxy, entitled “The Future of Europe and the World after the Pandemic”, commenced in the western Crete resort town of Georgioupolis today, and will continue until Sunday. Lawmakers from 25 countries from around the world are attending the assembly. Beyond the theme of the four-day conference, delegates will also…

The Church today venerates the memory of Mary Magdalene, Myrrh bearer & Equal-to-the-Apostles. A Holy Relic of the saint is preserved today at the Holy Monastery of Simonos Petras, on Mount Athos. Today is also the feast day of Markella, the Virgin-martyr of Chios.

On the Feast of the Holy Wonderworkers and Unmercenaries Cosmos and Damian, July 14, 2021, the Very Reverend Protopresbyter-Stavrophor Adam Yonitch, Jr., Lt. Col. USAFR, who reposed in the Lord on Sunday, July 11, 2021, was laid to rest following a lengthy illness. The preceding evening, the Funeral Vigil was celebrated by His Grace Bishop…

With a blessing of Bishop Leonid of Argentina and South America, an exhibition of Orthodox icons has been arranged at the Gallegas center through the efforts of the Parish of the Holy Passion Bearers in Mar del Plata, Argentine. The grand opening was attended by Bishop Leonid of Argentine and South America, Bishop John of…

His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of Romania, celebrates Thursday, July 22, 2021, his 70th birthday. He was born on 22 July 1951, to parents Alexe and Stela Ciobotea, in Dobreşti village, Bara commune, county of Timiş. He was baptised Dan-Ilie. Education and professional experience 1958 – 1962 – he attends the primary school in his native…

Resolution Declares October 22nd “Ecumenical See of Constantinople Day” Throughout Illinois In Recognition Of Eastern Orthodox Religious Leader SPRINGFIELD, IL – On May 6, the Illinois State House of Representatives unanimously passed HR0139 which recognizes the historic October 22nd 30th Anniversary of the Elevation of Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew of Constantinople, spiritual leader of Eastern Orthodox…