Bishop Timotei, head of the Romanian Orthodox Diocese of Spain and Portugal, has expressed solidarity with the Portuguese people following the Lisbon funicular accident on September 3, which killed 17 people and injured 21 others. In a message addressed to the President of Portugal and the Mayor of Lisbon, Bishop…| Orthodox Times (en)
Serbian Patriarch Porfirije on September 2 celebrated the Divine Hierarchical Liturgy at the chapel of the Saint Sava Seminary in Belgrade, marking the beginning of the new academic year. Following the reading of the Holy Gospel, Patriarch Porfirije addressed students, professors, and parents with a message about the sacred calling…| Orthodox Times (en)
On the morning of Friday, 5th September 2025, upon the completion of eight days from the Feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary, the Divine Liturgy was celebrated at the Tomb of the Theotokos for the Apodosis (leave-taking) of the feast. After the Liturgy, through the intercessions…| Orthodox Times (en)
Patriarch Daniel of the Romanian Orthodox Church has expressed condolences to Patriarch Rui Manuel Sousa Valério of Lisbon following a tragic accident in the Portuguese capital on September 3, 2025, which left 17 people dead and several others seriously injured. In his message, Patriarch Daniel said he was praying for…| Orthodox Times (en)
Metropolitan Epifaniy of Kyiv and All Ukraine marked the International Day of Charity with a message on social media highlighting the power of mercy, kindness, and good works as forces of healing and resilience, particularly in times of war. “Charity takes many forms of expression, but what they all have…| Orthodox Times (en)
The Orthodox Church commemorates today Prophet Zachariah. The Holy Prophet Zachariah was a priest and was married to Elizabeth, but they had no children. One day, during a church service, Archangel Gabriel appeared to him and told him that his wife would give birth to a son, whose name would…| 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)
