On Sunday, 27th July 2025, the Greek Orthodox Community of Saints Panteleimon and Paraskevi was honoured with the presence of Archbishop Georgios of New Justiniana and All Cyprus, who presided at the festal Hierarchical Divine Liturgy. The visit took place as part of the 50th anniversary celebrations of the community.…| Orthodox Times (en)
On Wednesday, August 6, 2025, Archbishop Nikitas of Thyateira and Great Britain, representing the Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, participated in the celebration of the Great Feast of the Transfiguration of the Saviour at the Holy Patriarchal and Stavropegial Monastery of Saint Nikanor in Zavorda, Grevena. The feast was preceded by an…| Orthodox Times (en)
President of the Republic of Cyprus Nikos Christodoulides and Archbishop Nikitas of Thyateira and Great Britain emphasized the vital role of the Church in supporting and uniting the Cypriot diaspora during a meeting on Tuesday afternoon at the Presidential Palace. According to a statement from the Presidency, President Christodoulides welcomed…| Orthodox Times (en)
More than 600 participants registered for the opening session of the 9th annual Discover Orthodoxy online catechism course, organised by the Archdiocese of Thyateira and Great Britain. The session took place via Zoom on Tuesday evening and was inaugurated with the blessing of Archbishop Nikitas of Thyateira and Great Britain.…| Orthodox Times (en)
On Sunday, 3rd August 2025, the Archdiocese of Thyateira and Great Britain rejoiced as Deacon Charalambos Clark was ordained to the Holy Priesthood by Archbishop Nikitas at the Church of Christ the Saviour in Woolwich. Concelebrating with Archbishop Nikitas were Protopresbyter Konstantinos Garibaldinos, Vicar General; the Revd Presbyter Thomas Koutroukis,…| Orthodox Times (en)
Archbishop Nikitas of Thyateira and Great Britain is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr John Shinkwin as Secretary for External Relations. In this role, he will represent the Archdiocese in its relations with fellow Orthodox jurisdictions, with other Christian communities in the United Kingdom, and with wider religious communities.…| Orthodox Times (en)
On Sunday, 27th July 2025, the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Thyateira and Great Britain held a formal dinner, hosted by Archbishop Nikitas, in honour of Archbishop Georgios of New Justiniana and All Cyprus. The dinner, which took place in central London, followed the visit of Archbishop Georgios of Cyprus to…| Orthodox Times (en)
On the weekend of 16th and 17th August 2025, Archbishop Nikitas of Thyateira and Great Britain visited the vibrant Community of the Dormition of the Theotokos and St Andrew in Birmingham for its patronal feast. On Saturday evening, Archbishop Nikitas presided at Great Vespers, joined by Bishop Maximos of Melitene.…| Orthodox Times (en)
From 18 - 22 August 2025, Archbishop Nikitas of Thyateira and Great Britain, serving in his capacity as President of the Conference of European Churches (CEC), took part in the World Council of Churches (WCC) Ecumenical Week in Stockholm. The events marked the centenary of the 1925 Universal Christian Conference…| Orthodox Times (en)
On Friday, August 15, 2025, Archbishop Nikitas of Thyateira and Great Britain presided at the Orthros service and celebrated the Divine Liturgy for the Feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos at the Cathedral of the Dormition in Wood Green, London. Concelebrating with the Archbishop were Metropolitan Athanasios of Colognia…| 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)
