Today is the Forefeast of the Annunciation of the Theotokos. The day is a prelude of universal joy — let us keep the forefeast in gladness. “For, behold, Gabriel cometh with fear and wonder unto the Virgin, bringing her the good tidings: Rejoice, thou who art full of grace; the Lord is with thee.” Today…

On March 21 the First Sunday of Orthodoxy His Eminence celebrated the Hierarchical Divine Liturgy at St. Athanasius the Great in Arlington, MA. It was evident the church family has opened a new chapter in her history with the procession of the Holy Icons processed by children of all ages. The youth are the future…

Encyclical on the occasion of the anniversary of the 25th March 1821 The 25th of March is a special day in the hearts of Greek Orthodox faithful around the world. It is the day when we celebrate deliverance from the twofold bondage of sin and of slavery. It is the day we recall the proclamation…

March 25 has a special meaning to Greeks around the world as it is a double celebration of the Annunciation of the Theotokos (Virgin Mary) and Greek Independence Day. To mark the occasion, we take a look back at the history of this significant day. The Annunciation of the Theotokos (Ευαγγελισμός της Θεοτόκου): On March…

Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, has sent a message of celebration and support to the Greek Australian community on the occasion of the 200th anniversary of the Greek Revolution on March 25. In his message, Mr Morrison says he will be participating with the Greek community as they celebrate “this new chapter in the epic history…

His Holiness Serbian Patriarch Porfirije received His Excellency Sian MacLeod, the Ambassador of Great Britain to the Republic of Serbia, in the Serbian Patriarchate in Belgrade, on 23 March 2021. Patriarch Porfirije thanked Ambassador MacLeod for the visit and greetings regarding the election and the enthronement to the throne of the primates of the Serbian…

On March 19, the first Friday of Great Lent, the Holy Dormition Bachkovo Monastery of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church was solemnly awarded the title of “Monastery of the Decade.” The honor was given as part of the large-scale “Wonders of Bulgaria” campaign for the preservation and promotion of the national cultural and historical heritage, reports…

On Monday, March 22, President Ilir Meta of Albania decorated the Inter-Religious Council of Albania with the “Honor of the Nation” medal for its work towards preserving and promoting interreligious harmony in Albania and “for the important role in raising the Albanian model of inter-religious dialogue in the international arena.” The award was accepted by…

His Eminence Metropolitan Athanasios of Limassol, 62, of the Cypriot Orthodox Church has tested positive for the coronavirus. Met. Athanasios is known as a staunch defender of the Patristic Orthodox Tradition, and enjoys great spiritual authority both in Cyprus and throughout the entire Orthodox Church. His Eminence tested positive on Tuesday during the standard, weekly…