Among the contenders for the designation of the Greatest Romanian Philanthropist are six saints of the Romanian Orthodox Church. The campaign, initiated by the Metropolis of Transylvania, currently includes 48 names, including a number of ecclesiastical and secular figures. Nominations are being accepted through November 20 and can come from dioceses of the Romanian Orthodox…

Earthly remains of Metropolitan Amfilohije of Montenegro and the Littoral were buried in the crypt of the Cathedral church of the Resurrection of Christ in Podgorica, on November 1, 2020. The Holy Hierarchal Liturgy with the funeral rite was celebrated by His Holiness Irinej, Serbian Patriarch, with concelebration of Their Eminences Metropolitans Anthony of Borispol…

In the period from October 23 to 26, 2020, His Grace Bishop Andrej of Austria-Switzerland performed an archpastoral visit to the missionary parish in Malta. After a reception of Bishop Andrej in front of the Tal-Pilar Church in Valletta, an evening service was held, presided over by the priest Aleksandar Popescu from the Romanian Orthodox…

He was faithful to him who appointed him, just as Moses also was faithful in God’s house.” (Hebrews 3:2) On this solemn day, Friday, October 30, 2020, at 8.20am, the Most Reverend Archbishop of Cetinje, Metropolitan of Montenegro and the Littoral, and Exarch of the Holy Throne of the Patriarchate of Pech, Kyr Amfilohije, having received Holy…

Upon news that a 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck in the Aegean Sea off the coasts of Turkey and Greece on 30 October, World Council of Churches interim general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Ioan Sauca called for prayers, and expressed solidarity with churches and responders who continue to help hundreds of injured and traumatized people. At least…

St Basil’s Homes for the Aged in Fawkner was in the eye of the hurricane during COVID-19. Reverend Archimandrite Fr Evmenios Vasilopoulos, Archiepiscopal Vicar of Northcote, took over as chairman in the wake of 44 deaths. He told Neos Kosmos that 50 residents have returned. Each week he receives two to four phone calls for…

Daughters of Penelope (DOP) Narcissus Chapter 289 on November 1 presented a check for $400, the proceeds from their 1st Virtual Bingo game on October 16, to benefit St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Fort Lauderdale. In addition to the Fort Lauderdale players, a total of 24 attendees including AHEPA Brothers and DOP Sisters from…

Between Saturday, October 31st and Sunday, November 1st, the Metropolis of Boston Camp opened its doors to both high school juniors and seniors together with middle school aged campers. The program, which was run by over 20 staff members, was a great joy for both the campers and the staff themselves. Fr. Christopher Foustoukas and…

  On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the passing of His Majesty King Peter II of Yugoslavia, a memorial service for the late King was officiated by His Grace Bishop Irinej of Eastern America in the presence of Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Alexander and Crown Princess Katherine, who lit candles in memory…