On Sunday, February 2, 2025, the Sunday of the Presentation, the nine-day memorial service was held at the Ressurection Cathedral in Tirana. At the end of the Divine Liturgy, a memorial service was held at the Church of the Resurrection, officiated by the Locum Tenens of the Archdiocese of Albania,…| Orthodox Times (en)
A memorial service was held Wednesday evening before the body of the late Archbishop Anastasios of Albania by Patriarch Daniel of Bulgaria, Patriarch Theophilos of Jerusalem and Archbishop George of Cyprus. Senior hierarchs and clergy from around the world continue to arrive at the Holy Cathedral of the Resurrection of…| Orthodox Times (en)
By Efi Efthimiou Since the passing of the late Archbishop Anastasios of Albania, much has been said about his remarkable legacy and unparalleled contributions to the Orthodox Church and the nation he shepherded. His Funeral Service was attended by Church Primates, clergy, political leaders, and laypeople, all paying their respects…| Orthodox Times (en)
The late former Lead Chanter, Leonidas Asteris, funeral service will be held at the Patriarchal Cathedral on Friday, December 6, at 14:00. His burial will occur at the Divine Transfiguration Cemetery in Sisli. The announcement of the Ecumenical Patriarchate is as follows: The Ecumenical Patriarchate announces the repose in the…| Orthodox Times (en)
Today, December 1, 2024, significant promotions were announced within the Patriarchal Court at the Ecumenical Patriarchate. During the Divine Liturgy at the Patriarchal Church, Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew conferred the new title of Grand Archimandrite upon the former Grand Syncellus, Iakovos (Krochak). In addition, the Holy and Sacred Synod, following a…| Orthodox Times (en)
Archbishop Elpidophoros of America delivered a heartfelt and inspiring address at the ordination of Deacon Anastasios Halas on the Feast of the Great Martyr Saint Barbara. The ceremony, held at Saint Barbara Greek Orthodox Church in Orange, Connecticut, was marked by profound spiritual significance. In his address, Archbishop Elpidophoros emphasized…| Orthodox Times (en)