Upon learning of the election of Cardinal Robert Prevost to the Papal Throne of Rome under the name Pope Leo XIV, Pope and Patriarch Theodore II of Alexandria and All Africa sent a heartfelt congratulatory message through the Apostolic Nunciature of the Holy See in Cairo. “With great joy we…| Orthodox Times (en)
On the morning of Friday, May 30, 2025, Patriarch Theodore II of Alexandria and All Africa, had a telephone conversation with Damianos, Archbishop of Sinai, Pharan, and Raithu. During the call, he was informed of the recent developments concerning the Holy Monastery of Saint Catherine and assured His Eminence that…| Orthodox Times (en)
Pope and Patriarch of Alexandria and All Africa, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Pope Francis, the Bishop of Rome. In an official condolence message addressed to Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, Dean, the Patriarch paid tribute to the late Pontiff's humility, leadership, and enduring contribution to Christian unity.…| Orthodox Times (en)
On May 14, Metropolitan Ioannis of the Orthodox Archdiocese of Zambia and Mozambique met with Alfred Foloko, the president of the National Olympic Committee of Zambia (NOCZ), at the Metropolis in Lusaka. They discussed their successful collaboration on a week-long celebration of Olympic values and the Olympic Truce. This celebration…| Orthodox Times (en)
On Tuesday, May 6, 2025, a meeting took place at the Ministry of Defence of Zambia between Metropolitan Ioannis of Zambia and the country's Minister of Defence, Ambrose Lwiji Lufuma. During the meeting, issues of social, philanthropic, and cultural interest were discussed. Particular emphasis was placed on the continuation of…| Orthodox Times (en)
On May 18, Metropolitan Ioannis of Zambia and Mozambique organized an event at his residence in Lusaka to commemorate the genocide of the Pontian Greeks of Asia Minor. Zambians, Greeks, and Cypriots participated to commemorate this day. Metropolitan Ioannis celebrated this day following the Holy Synod of the Patriarchate of…| Orthodox Times (en)
The services of the Holy Week were performed with religious devotion in all the temples of Alexandria. Patriarch Theodore II of Alexandria and All Africa presided over the Easter services, visiting the Parish Communities of the Great City. In particular, the customary celebration of the Divine Liturgy of the Presanctified…| 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)