On the vast global chessboard, the current situation is truly unprecedented. The USA, Europe, Russia, Ukraine, and nearby players like China, Turkey, and Israel test their limits daily. This geopolitical blaze, ignited across the world, also threatens to consume the very fabric of Orthodoxy. From the Phanar to the other…| Orthodox Times (en)
Patriarch Porfirije of Serbia attended the concert "Metohijska Pojanja" by the celebrated academician Svetislav Božić on June 13, 2025, at the Serbian Army House. The concert, also attended by Bishop Jerotej of Šabac and Archimandrite Danilo, director of the Patriarchal Administrative Office, featured soloists Aleksandar Sinčuk on piano and soprano…| Orthodox Times (en)
“With order and Athonite solemnity,” as the monks describe it, the change of the Holy Administration of Mount Athos took place earlier this morning, Saturday, June 14, 2025, at the Protaton Church in Karyes. The outgoing Chief Administrator, Symeon from Dionysiou Monastery, formally passed the responsibilities to Elder Abraham from…| Orthodox Times (en)
With great pleasure, Metropolitan Nathanael of Chicago welcomed the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Greece, Ioannis Loverdos, during his visit to Chicago. The meeting, which included a wide-ranging discussion with representatives of the Greek diaspora, was also attended by Mr. Emmanuel Koubarakis, Consul General of Greece in Chicago, Georgia…| Orthodox Times (en)
Archbishop Elpidophoros of America was welcomed to the Metropolis of Chicago on Firday, June 13, 2025 by Metropolitan Nathanael of Chicago, local clergy, Archons and faithful. Archbishop Elpidophoros is visiting the Metropolis of Chicago to preside over the Thyranoixia Services for St. Iakovos Church in Valparaiso, IN this weekend.| 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)
