By Efi Efthimiou One of the most widely read articles published by orthodoxtimes.com, titled “What sources from Phanar and Kyiv reveal to Orthodox Times about the situation in Ukraine”, caused considerable stir in both Ukraine and Constantinople. There was significant feedback from Ukraine, overwhelmingly positive, regarding the content of the…| Orthodox Times (en)
On Thursday, May 29, 2025, Metropolitan Elder Emmanuel of Chalcedon, serving as the Patriarchal Commissioner, presided over the Divine Liturgy for the Feast of the Ascension of the Lord, celebrated at the namesake Church in the Ypsomatheia district of Constantinople. The homily was delivered by Deacon Eulogios Tsatsas, Codicographer of…| Orthodox Times (en)
Metropolitan Emmanuel of Chalcedon strongly condemned Patriarch Kirill of Moscow's complete alignment with the Kremlin's policies in a wide-ranging interview he gave to the French newspaper Le Monde on the occasion of the publication in French of his latest book, Libres enfants de Dieu (Free Children of God, published by…| 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)