On Monday, 16 June 2025, the newly elected Archbishop of Tirana, Durrës, and All Albania, John, paid an official visit to the Sacred Theological School of Halki, as part of his peaceful visit to the Ecumenical Patriarchate. He was accompanied by Metropolitan Nicholas of Apollonia and Fier, Metropolitan Astios of…| Orthodox Times (en)
On June 15, 2025, Serbian Patriarch Porfirije presided over the Divine Liturgy at the Church of the Mother of God in Zemun, commemorating All Saints Sunday. In his sermon, Patriarch Porfirije emphasized the foundational role of faith in human life and community: "Faith is not merely one of the qualities…| Orthodox Times (en)
Patriarch Daniel of Romania explained that the Sunday of All Saints follows immediately after Pentecost because “the purpose of the coming of the Holy Spirit into the world is the sanctification of humankind.” The Patriarch emphasized that this feast primarily reveals the ultimate goal for which Christ founded the Church.…| Orthodox Times (en)
Metropolitan of Maroneia and Komotini recently reached out by phone to Patriarch Theophilos III of Jerusalem concerning the recent tragic events unfolding in the Middle East, particularly in Jerusalem. During the conversation, the Metropolitan conveyed the deep concern and solidarity of both himself and the entire clergy and faithful of…| Orthodox Times (en)
On June 15, 2025, with the blessing of Metropolitan Daniel of Sofia and Bulgarian Patriarch, a water blessing service was held at St. Alexander Nevsky Square in Sofia. The prayer service was dedicated to the participants of the event called “The Great March for the Family,” organized by civic associations…| Orthodox Times (en)
On the evening of Sunday, June 15, the Megalo Revma Community had the distinct honor of welcoming Archbishop Ioannis of Albania. The Archbishop is currently in Constantinople for his customary peaceful visit to the Ecumenical Patriarchate. Archbishop Ioannis was accompanied by Metropolitans Nikolaos of Apollonia and Fier, Astios of Berat,…| 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)
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)
