Pope and Patriarch Theodore II of Alexandria and All Africa arrived on Wednesday, 10 September 2025, in the capital of Madagascar, Antananarivo, as part of his pastoral tour of the Metropolises and Dioceses of the ancient Patriarchal Throne, in light of the upcoming convocation of the Holy Synod of the…| Orthodox Times (en)
Today marks twenty-one years since the fatal crash of the "Chinook" helicopter off Mount Athos, which claimed seventeen lives, including Patriarch Petros VII of Alexandria. On September 11, 2004, the military helicopter carrying Patriarch Petros and his entourage to Mount Athos plunged into the sea shortly before landing, killing everyone…| Orthodox Times (en)
With smiles of optimism and in an atmosphere of emotion, the Blessing Ceremony (Agiasmos) for the opening of the new academic year was held on Tuesday, September 9, in the Conference Hall of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA). For the sixth consecutive year,…| Orthodox Times (en)
The Church commemorates Martyrs Demetrius the philosopher, his wife Evanthia and their son Demetrianos and Saints Theodora of Alexandria († 491), Euphrosynus the Cook († 9th century), and Theodulus. Saint Theodora came from Alexandria. She was adorned with physical beauty and was devoted to her pious husband. At some point,…| Orthodox Times (en)
Following up to the decisions of the Holy Synod convened in the Holy City of Jerusalem on September 8th, 2025 under the presidency of our Father, Patriarch Theophilos III of Jerusalem. The Patriarch, together with the members of the Holy Synod, touched on several matters pertaining to the administrative, ecclesiastical,…| Orthodox Times (en)
With the blessing of Archbishop Elpidophoros, the Direct Archdiocesan District joyfully announces the official assignment of Presbyter Joseph Collins as Proistamenos of the Archangel Michael Greek Orthodox Church in Stamford, Connecticut. Father Joseph Collins is a graduate of Hellenic College and Holy Cross School of Theology. He was ordained to…| 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)