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26.03.2021 | 17:20
Joyous celebrations by Greek Orthodox communities in ancient land of Egypt
The Greek Orthodox communities of Egypt on Thursday commemorated the March 25 twin celebrations – the Annunciation of the Theotokos and the bicentennial of the beginning of the Greek War of Independence – in a reverent and festive manner. Orthodox faithful chanted the “Ypermacho Stratigo” (the Invincible Champion) in cathedrals in Cairo and Alexandria, while…
26.03.2021 | 17:14
Feast day of the Synaxis of the Archangel Gabriel
The Church today commemorates the Synaxis in honor of the Archangel Gabriel, on the Afterfeast of the Annunciation of the Theotokos, the Virgin Mary. This festive Synaxis is celebrated to the glory of the Archangel Gabriel, since he ministered to the marvelous mystery of God’s incarnate dispensation.
26.03.2021 | 13:30
Archbishop of Athens Ieronymos received by Greek PM Mitsotakis
The Archbishop of Athens and All Greece, His Beatitude Ieronymos, was received on Friday morning by Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis at the latter’s official office, with reports pointing to initial discussions on the manner in which places of worship will operate during the coming Easter holidays. The same sources that spoke to the Orthodoxia…
26.03.2021 | 12:58
Lone Student at Remote Greek Island Celebrates Greek Bicentennial
The lone student at a tiny elementary school on the Greek island of Akioi, near Patmos, celebrated the Greek bicentennial by donning the iconic costume of an Evzone warrior and raising the Greek flag on Thursday, March 25. The student, who is taught by one teacher, Maria-Faidra Tsialera, who requested to be transferred to the…
26.03.2021 | 12:47
Joe Biden: US and Greece As Close As Possible Under My Presidency
US President Joe Biden said that under his administration, the US and Greece will be as close as possible. The President participated in an online event to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Greek Revolution, which was attended by more than 100 members of the Greek-American community. The event was coordinated by White House press…
26.03.2021 | 12:28
DOXOLOGY FOR THE NATIONAL ANNIVERSARY OF 25 MARCH 1821 AT THE PATRIARCHATE
On Thursday, 12/25 March 2021, the Patriarchate held a Doxology at the Catholicon of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre for the 200th Anniversary of the 25 March 1821 Revolution. The Doxology was offered as a thanksgiving to God for His strengthening of our Nation’s struggle to be liberated from the four hundred years of…
26.03.2021 | 12:14
The memory of fighters of the 1821-1823 Greek liberation movement is prayerfully honoured in Moscow
On March 25, 2021, a solemn prayers service was held at the Donskoy Stauropegial Monastery in Moscow and the Office for the Dead was said for the fighters of 1821-1823 Greek liberation movement – the Greeks who found their last earthly refuge in the old Moscow monastery. With a blessing of His Holiness Patriarch Kirill…
26.03.2021 | 12:05
Serbian Patriarch received the Head of the EU Delegation
His Holiness Porfirije, Serbian Patriarch, received His Excellency Sem Fabrizi, Head of the Delegation of the European Union to the Republic of Serbia in the Serbian Patriarchate in Belgrade, on 24 March 2021. Serbian Patriarch Porfirije, thanked Ambassador Fabrizi for his visit and congratulations on the occasion of the election and enthronement to the throne…
26.03.2021 | 11:34
Serbian Patriarch receives Ambassador of the Republic of Greece
His Holiness Porfirije, Serbian Patriarch received His Excellency Georgios Diacofotakis, the Ambassador of the Republic of Greece to the Republic of Serbia, at the Serbian Patriarchate in Belgrade, on 24 March 2021. In a more than cordial conversation with Ambassador Djakofotakis, Serbian Patriarch Porfirije expressed gratitude to the state leadership of the Republic of Greece,…
