The Patriarchate of Jerusalem has announced that it has received with particular joy the unanimous election of the Archimandrite Symeon Papadopoulos as Hegumen of the venerable and historic Monastery of Sinai. The announcement read, "The Holy Monastery of Sinai, which through the centuries has stood forth as a unique centre…| Orthodox Times (en)
The Holy Great Martyr Euphemia (Euphēmia / Ευφημία) was the daughter of Christian parents, the senator Philophronos and his wife Theodosia. She suffered for Christ in the year 304 in the city of Chalcedon, on the Bosphorus opposite Constantinople, the Queen of Cities. Priscus, the Proconsul of Chalcedon, issued a…| Orthodox Times (en)
With the blessing of Archbishop Makarios of Australia, on Sunday, 14 September 2025, the Feast of the Exaltation of the Precious and Life-Giving Cross, Bishop Themistocles of Nicopolis, of the Patriarchate of Alexandria, celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the Church of Saint Athanasios in Springvale, Melbourne. At the conclusion of…| Orthodox Times (en)
The Holy Synod of the Orthodox Autocephalous Church of Albania, under the chairmanship of Archbishop Ioannis of Tirana, Durrës and All Albania, convened today, September 16, 2025, at the Synodal Center in Tirana, in accordance with the Church’s Statute. During the session, the following elections were carried out: Metropolitan of…| Orthodox Times (en)
At its most recent session, the Holy Synod of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church resolved that Patriarch Daniel of Bulgaria will head a delegation to Thessaloniki for the Second International Conference on the 100th Anniversary of the journal Theology, scheduled to take place from September 29–30, 2025. The conference, held under…| Orthodox Times (en)
Following his meeting with U.S. President Donald J. Trump at the White House, Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew held a press conference with journalists, offering insights into the topics discussed. “We spoke about the issues that concern us—the Ecumenical Patriarchate, the few Christians who remain in Turkey, the hardships they face, 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)
