A looming decision by Turkey’s high court on whether the iconic Hagia Sophia can be reconverted into a so-called “conquest mosque” by the Turkish state is expected on July 2. This latest provocation by the Turkish state has sparked concerns throughout the Orthodox world. The greatest of all cathedrals in eastern Christendom is now a…

The tense situation in Montenegro continues, with the Orthodox Church and the faithful in the small Adriatic country resuming peaceful opposition to a controversial law regarding religious institution — and amid stepped up persecution by authorities in that country. Rallies, prayer vigils and protest marches were again held on Sunday, as opposition resumed after months…

The Church today venerates the memory of Eusebius, Bishop of Samosata. St. Eusebius lived in the 4th century and was a staunch defender of Orthodoxy against the heresy of Arianism, falling by the hand of a heretic for his faith.

On Sunday, June 8/21, 2020, His Beatitude our Father and Patriarch of Jerusalem Theophilos officiated the Divine Liturgy at the Basilica of the Nativity in Bethlehem on the Feast of All the Saints of Palestine, Martyrs, Confessors and Righteous, which is being celebrated in the last decades by the Patriarchate of Jerusalem after the Sunday…

Moscow, June 20, Interfax – Head of the Department for External Church Relations of the Moscow Patriarchate Metropolitan Hilarion believes that toppling of statues in the USA is an attempt to rewrite the history. “We certainly should not project modern standards to the past. People of the past lived according to other rules, they spoke…

Kubinka, June 22, Interfax – Russia’s defense capacity and security are solidly ensured, and the current generation of soldiers and officers is committed to the traditions and behests of the generation of victors, President Vladimir Putin said. “The current generation of soldiers and officers is committed to the traditions and properly fulfills every mission. We…

Moscow, June 22, Interfax – Patriarch Kirill has issued a message and made wishes to the Russian Armed Forces and Russia’s Supreme Commander-in-Chief Vladimir Putin on the anniversary of the beginning of the Great Patriotic War. “In order for our historical development to be progressive we need to keep our powder dry. The Armed Forces…

‘We are unable to accept the irrational criticisms against the decision of the Consolidated Trust of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia to purchase a property in Sydney’ Greek associations across Australia have sent public messages of support for Archbishiop Makarios of Australia following the press reports regarding the purchase of a $6.5 million investment…

Romania’s most significant mosaic icon of the Mother of God emerged in the National Cathedral in Bucharest as workers have started removing tons of metal scaffolding covering the altar’s impressive iconography. At present, about 50% of the altar painting work has been completed. The basin of the altar apse is completely covered with mosaic, including…