The Minister of Economy, Culture and Innovation of Albania, Blendi Gonxhja, visited today Archbishop John of Tirana, Durrës and All Albania. During the meeting, issues related to the economic independence of the Church and the support of its missionary activities were discussed. The protection of cultural heritage and monumental sites,…| Orthodox Times (en)
The Ambassador of the Kingdom of Sweden to Lebanon and Syria, Jessica Svardström, visited the Patriarchate of Antioch and All the East in order to offer her condolences for the victims of the terrorist attack that targeted the Church of the Prophet Elias in Damascus. The Ambassador was received by…| Orthodox Times (en)
On July 8, 2025, unknown individuals left a threatening letter on the outer door of the guesthouse (konaki) of the Holy Monastery of Esphigmenou in Karyes, Mount Athos, just 100 meters from the Police Directorate, the Holy Community building, and the Civil Administration building. Beyond insults directed at the Ecumenical…| Orthodox Times (en)
On Sunday, July 7th, hundreds of Sofia’s faithful, clergy, and devout Christians filled the Holy Metropolitan Cathedral of the Great Martyr Saint Kyriaki, on the occasion of the festal Divine Liturgy in honor of the saint bearing the same name, one of the most venerated across the Bulgarian land. On…| 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)