The Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople, His All Holiness Bartholomew I, early Tuesday afternoon is scheduled to meet in Ankara with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, as the Turkish leader has invited practically all religious leaders in the predominately Muslim country to announce “decision” regarding human rights, religious entities’ jurisdictions, as well as the significant issue…

The Archbishop of America, His Eminence Elpidophoros, on Monday convened a Holy Eparchial Synod – via teleconference – which mostly focused on preparation for the bicentennial of the commencement of the Greek War of Independence. Hierarchs of the Eparchial Synod approved a special Doxology Service, to be officiated by the Archbishop, to mark the commemoration….

In response to numerous requests by Romanian faithful from around the world, the online platform Pemptousia is organizing the second online synaxis – or assembly – from Mount Athos with the Elder Archimandrite Ephraim, the Abbot of the Holy and Great Monastery of Vatopedi, and the friends of the Libraria Bizantina of Bucharest. The online…

His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia celebrated the Divine Liturgy for the Sunday of the Prodigal Son at the St. Alexander Nevsky Skete near Peredelkino, outside Moscow, yesterday. At the end of the service, he offered a primatial homily on the theme of the Lord’s parable of the Prodigal Son. Through the…

Parishioners and clergy at St. Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church in Niles are about to realize a long-held dream. They are overseeing the finishing touches on a spacious, multipurpose community center at 7401 N. Caldwell Ave., next to the church. “This is something that has been dreamed about for over 20 years,” said Rev. Fr. Constantine…

The site contains COVID-19 guidelines for the Center, facility specifications, booking information, and a listing of future events. The Metropolis thanked the volunteer DRC Board and the Communications subcommittee for undertaking such beautiful work to ensure that the Metropolis family and neighbors throughout the Southeast, can learn and share in this beautiful place that seeks…

In February 2021, St. Photios National Shrine began a monthly Paraklesis Service to the Mother of God, the blessed Theotokos. These services will be celebrated regularly on the third Monday of every month, beginning at 12:30 PM ET and presided by His Grace Bishop Demetrios of Mokissos. Goarch.org  

Print #WomensHistoryMonth Message from His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros In gratitude for women’s contribution to the good of our world, on this #WomensHistoryMonth let’s educate ourselves: women are the backbone of our parishes and deserve much more credit than they receive. Ι urge women of our Church to get more involved by taking leadership roles. …

On the morning of September 11, 2001, heroes emerged at Ground Zero – many of whom gave their lives. Since that fateful day, there have been contributions of enormous significance to the rebuilding of the Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church and National Shrine. These are the Heroes of Saint Nicholas. Every month, we will highlight…