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01.03.2021 | 13:37
Metropolitan of Polyanis and Kilkisias Emanuel reposes
The Metropolitan of Polyanis and Kilkisias Emanuel reposed in the Lord over the weekend. The reposed hierarch had been hospitalized over the recent period at a Thessaloniki hospital, followed by treatment at a long-term recovery center. It was at the latter where he suffered a fatal cardiac arrest. An exodios funeral service will be held…
01.03.2021 | 11:29
ROMANIAN STATE ALLOCATES $1 MILLION+ FOR ATHONITE PRODROMOU SKETE
Recognizing its important role in Romanian history, the plenary of the Romanian Chamber of Deputies approved more than $1 million of financial support for Prodromou Skete on Holy Mt. Athos on Wednesday. There were 258 votes in favor, 31 against, 19 abstentions, and 1 unexpressed vote for allocating $1,162,272 (960,000 euros) to Prodromou, the most…
01.03.2021 | 10:00
Papaflessas kickstarts 1821 events with tribute to diaspora
The Pammesinian Brotherhood Papaflessas hosted on Saturday its inaugural event celebrating the 200 years’ anniversary of the Greek Revolution. Held at the Hellenic Museum, the event was deemed a success, with full house attendance. Distinguished guests included Greece’s Consul General to Melbourne, Emmanuel Kakavelakis, Archiepiscopal Vicar of Northcote, Archimandrite Fr Evmenios Vasilopoulos, state Labor Senator…
01.03.2021 | 8:58
ROMANIAN CHURCH WON’T CHANGE RITE OF INFANT BAPTISM DESPITE PUBLIC PRESSURE
The Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church announced yesterday that it has no right to change the rite of Holy Baptism. A public scandal broke out after a 6-week-old baby suffered cardiac arrest and died earlier this month after being immersed in the waters of Baptism. The autopsy revealed water in the baby’s…
28.02.2021 | 20:34
His Beatitude John X from Balamand: “All things are lawful to me, but all things are not profitable”
On, February 28, 2021, the Divine Liturgy was held in the Monastery of Our Lady of Balamand, at the end of which, Patriarch John X shared the following message: “Saint Paul the Apostle addresses us all, saying: “All things are lawful to me, but all things are not profitable: all things are lawful for me,…
28.02.2021 | 20:10
“Let us strive to be like God by sharing in the humility of Christ,” Putna’s Abbot urges
Humility is the first lesson presented to us in the period of the Triodion, leading up to Great Lent and Holy Pascha. Humility must be the foundation of our spiritual life, for virtues can be acquired only if we “strive to be like God by sharing in the humility of Christ,” Archimandrite Melchisedec, the abbot…
28.02.2021 | 20:04
Patriarch Porfirije and Bishop Gerasim delivered aid to the victims of the earthquake in Banija
His Holiness Porfirije, Serbian Patriarch, accompanied by His Grace Bishop Gerasim of Gornji Karlovac attended the delivery of containers intended for the temporary accommodation of families affected by the earthquakes in Banija at the Lekenik Civil Protection base, on February 27, 2021. Two large and four smaller containers were donated by the Serbian Orthodox Church…
28.02.2021 | 20:02
Romanian Church’s philanthropy increases during pandemic year: EUR 38 mln
On Tuesday, the National Church Council approved the General Activity Report of the Romanian Orthodox Church for 2020, entitled: “In the fight against the pandemic, the Church has intensified prayer, philanthropy and the protection of human health.” The Church invested 38 million euros to provide support in the pandemic year: an increase of 17.6% (5.7…
28.02.2021 | 19:48
Priest’s Ordination at the Patriarchate of Jerusalem
On Friday, 13/26 February 2021, during the All-night Vigil at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, the Hegoumen of the Shrine of Saint George in Lydda, Hierodeacon Marcellus was ordained a Priest. Father Marcellus came from the Monastery of Saint Anthony of Arizona, which was founded by the memorable Father Ephraim Philotheitis and joined the…
