On the second day of its convening in Alexandria, the Holy Synod of the Patriarchate of Alexandria and All Africa, under the presidency of Patriarch Theodore II proceeded with the canonization of Pope and Patriarch of Alexandria Sylvester and missionary Chrysostomos Papasarantopoulos. Pope Sylvester was born on the island of…| Orthodox Times (en)
On Tuesday, October 7, the Holy Synod of the Patriarchate of Alexandria and All Africa convened, under the presidency of Pope and Patriarch Theodore II, at the seat of the ancient Patriarchate in Alexandria. As stated in the communiqué regarding the first day of the Holy Synod’s proceedings: “Invoking the…| 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)
Today, December 1, 2024, significant promotions were announced within the Patriarchal Court at the Ecumenical Patriarchate. During the Divine Liturgy at the Patriarchal Church, Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew conferred the new title of Grand Archimandrite upon the former Grand Syncellus, Iakovos (Krochak). In addition, the Holy and Sacred Synod, following a…| 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)