The Church of Albania honored in a festive atmosphere the commemoration of the Chief Apostles Peter and Paul. Metropolitan Andon of Elbasan presided the Divine Service held at the Holy Church of the same name, in Peqin, Elbasan. There were also present children from camp, whom the Metropolitan blessed and…| Orthodox Times (en)
The First Salutations to the Theotokos were celebrated in the Orthodox Church of Albania with the participation of numerous faithful, particularly young people. In parishes and monasteries, the icon of the Virgin Mary was adorned, and hymns were chanted before it. At the Resurrection of Christ Cathedral in Tirana, where…| Orthodox Times (en)
By Fr. Ilias Makos Metropolitan Ignatios of Demetrias paid a visit to Archbishop Ioannis of Albania in Tirana, where the two hierarchs held a cordial and meaningful meeting and discussion. Metropolitan Ignatios was accompanied by staff members and collaborators from his Metropolis’ summer camp programs. The Orthodox Church of Albania,…| Orthodox Times (en)
Today, Archbishop Ioannis of Tirana, Durrës, and All Albania welcomed a delegation from the Russian Orthodox Church. The delegation was led by Metropolitan Anthony of Volokolamsk, chairman of the Russian Church's Department of External Church Relations. The delegation also included Protopresbyter Nikolai Balashov and Protopresbyter Igor Yakimchuk. Representing the Church…| Orthodox Times (en)
By Fr. Ilias Makos Archbishop Ioannis of Albania underlined the importance of interfaith coexistence and the need for religious communities and the state in Albania to maintain open dialogue in order to strengthen security and social peace in the country. His remarks came during a recent meeting with the Governor…| Orthodox Times (en)
The Autocephalous Orthodox Church of Albania has announced that on Sunday, August 3, 2025, following the Divine Liturgy at the Holy Cathedral of the Resurrection of Christ in Gjirokastër, a 40-day memorial service will be held in honor of the late Metropolitan Dimitrios of Gjirokastër. In an official statement shared…| Orthodox Times (en)
Patriarch Daniel of the Romanian Orthodox Church awarded the Patriarchal Cross to Archimandrite Clement Haralam, who also celebrated his 70th birthday. The event took place in the Hall of the Holy Romanians at the Patriarchal Residence, in the presence of the cathedral clergy. On this occasion, the Primate of the…| Orthodox Times (en)
Patriarch Daniel of Romania sent a message of condolence on Friday upon the passing of Metropolitan Dionysios of Corinth of the Church of Greece, expressing deep sorrow and describing him as “a good shepherd, humble, courteous, and hospitable, a friend of the Romanian Orthodox Church.” Read the full message: With…| Orthodox Times (en)
All-Ukrainian Council of Churches throws the UOC ‘under the bus’: “It remains tied to Moscow”| Orthodox Times (en)
All-Ukrainian Council of Churches throws the UOC ‘under the bus’: “It remains tied to Moscow”| Orthodox Times (en)
All-Ukrainian Council of Churches throws the UOC ‘under the bus’: “It remains tied to Moscow”| Orthodox Times (en)
All-Ukrainian Council of Churches throws the UOC ‘under the bus’: “It remains tied to Moscow”| Orthodox Times (en)
Patriarch Daniel of Bulgaria attended the musical poem “The Hermit of Rila,” staged from July 11 to 13 in the square before the Patriarchal Cathedral St. Alexander Nevsky, marking the 1160th anniversary of the Baptism of Bulgaria. Among the attendees were the Speaker of the National Assembly, Natalia Kiselova, and…| Orthodox Times (en)
Clergy Assembly in Melbourne reaffirms unity and pastoral mission of the Church| Orthodox Times (en)
Metropolis of Sweden: Falling asleep in the Lord of Presbytera Delphine Lessage| Orthodox Times (en)
Metropolis of Sweden: Falling asleep in the Lord of Presbytera Delphine Lessage| Orthodox Times (en)
Final Farewell to Metropolitan Andreas of Konitsa (PHOTOS & VIDEO) (upd)| Orthodox Times (en)
Shrewsbury hosted archdiocesan celebration of the 1700th anniversary of the First Ecumenical Council of Nicaea| Orthodox Times (en)
Shrewsbury hosted archdiocesan celebration of the 1700th anniversary of the First Ecumenical Council of Nicaea| Orthodox Times (en)
Patriarch Porfirije of Serbia attended the concert "Metohijska Pojanja" by the celebrated academician Svetislav Božić on June 13, 2025, at the Serbian Army House. The concert, also attended by Bishop Jerotej of Šabac and Archimandrite Danilo, director of the Patriarchal Administrative Office, featured soloists Aleksandar Sinčuk on piano and soprano…| Orthodox Times (en)
Archbishop Elpidophoros of America was welcomed to the Metropolis of Chicago on Firday, June 13, 2025 by Metropolitan Nathanael of Chicago, local clergy, Archons and faithful. Archbishop Elpidophoros is visiting the Metropolis of Chicago to preside over the Thyranoixia Services for St. Iakovos Church in Valparaiso, IN this weekend.| Orthodox Times (en)
Metropolitan of Chalcedon vs Orthodox Times on Ukraine| Orthodox Times (en)
Descent of the Holy Spirit celebrated with solemnity in Sofia’s Patriarchal Cathedral| Orthodox Times (en)
Descent of the Holy Spirit celebrated with solemnity in Sofia’s Patriarchal Cathedral| Orthodox Times (en)
Bishop of Melitene: Sunday of Holy Pentecost| Orthodox Times (en)
Patriarch Daniel of Romania expressed deep sorrow upon hearing the news of the tragic event that took place on the premises of a school in Graz, Austria, where 10 people were killed and several dozen others injured. Read below the message of Patriarch Daniel of Romania: Reverend Father Josef Grünwidl,…| Orthodox Times (en)
On the day of Pentecost, commemorative services were led in the Holy Metropolis of Pisidia for the repose of the soul of Metropolitan Sotirios Trambas (1929-2022) of blessed memory, on the occasion of the third anniversary of his death. The late Metropolitan Sotirios has restored the ecclesial life of the…| Orthodox Times (en)
Dormition Feast in Albania with prayers for the devastating wildfires| Orthodox Times (en)
Albania: Religious leaders urge end to war, call for humanitarian aid to Gaza| Orthodox Times (en)
Romanian Orthodox Bishop in Iberia sends solidarity message after deadly Lisbon funicular crash| Orthodox Times (en)
Patriarch of Romanian sent condolences to Patriarch of Lisbon after deadly funicular crash| Orthodox Times (en)
The “great” Zizioulas and ordinary doctorates| Orthodox Times (en)
Metropolitan Petru of Bessarabia celebrated the Feast of the Annunciation on Monday—according to the unrevised Julian calendar—at the Church of “Saint John Jacob” in Chișinău’s Ciocana district. Fr. Anatolie Goncear, parish priest of the “Three Holy Hierarchs” Church in Chișinău, delivered the sermon during the Divine Liturgy, emphasizing the importance…| Orthodox Times (en)
Serbian Patriarch celebrates Divine Liturgy on All Saints Sunday in Zemun| Orthodox Times (en)
Serbian Patriarch celebrates Divine Liturgy on All Saints Sunday in Zemun| Orthodox Times (en)
New Clergy appointments announced in Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America| Orthodox Times (en)
Patriarch of Alexandria reaffirmed support for Sinai Monastery in call with Archbishop Damianos| Orthodox Times (en)
On the morning of Saturday, February 1st, 2025, His Eminence Metropolitan Cleopas of Sweden and All Scandinavia, accompanied by the V. Rev. Archimandrite Bartholomew Iatridis, Pastor of the Saint George Cathedral of Stockholm, Rev. Economos Vasilios Khalil, Cleryman of the Patriarchate of Antioch, and Rev. Economos George Arvanitidis, Pastor of…| Orthodox Times (en)
The President of the SYRIZA party visited the Patriarchate of Jerusalem| Orthodox Times (en)
The solemn service of the Small Compline following the First Stasis of the Salutations to the Most Holy Theotokos was officiated by the Abbot, Bishop Kassianos of Aravissos, at the church of the Theological School of Halki on Friday, March 7, 2025. Faithful from the Princes' Islands attended the service.…| Orthodox Times (en)
Phanar: Holy Synod announces defrocking of cleric from Metropolis of Sweden| Orthodox Times (en)
The Archbishop of Albania presided over the Funeral Service of Economos Fr. Christakis| Orthodox Times (en)
Metropolitan Epifaniy: We were liberated from the captivity of the ‘Russian World’| Orthodox Times (en)
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, who from the outset of Archbishop Anastasios of Albania's serious health problem expressed his heartfelt brotherly support, has also sent a letter of sympathy to the hospitalized Archbishop. The Ecumenical Patriarch reiterated his wishes for Archbishop Anastasios of Albania's speedy and full recovery, hoping for his swift…| Orthodox Times (en)
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew attended the Divine Liturgy on Saturday, January 11, 2025, officiated by Metropolitan Stephanos of Kallioupolis and Madytos. During the service, a memorial was held for the repose of the soul of the late Leonidas Asteris, the former Protopsaltis of the Great Church of Christ. The service was…| Orthodox Times (en)
The condition of Archbishop Anastasios of Albania remains critical following emergency surgery to address a severe bleeding episode. The Archbishop underwent the procedure yesterday and was subsequently transferred to the ICU for further care. "The next 48 hours are considered critical," stated a medical bulletin released yesterday. On Friday afternoon,…| Orthodox Times (en)
Sunday of Orthodoxy was celebrated at Patriarchate of Jerusalem| Orthodox Times (en)
First Stasis of the Salutations to the Theotokos at the Parish of the Presentation of Our Lord, Coburg| Orthodox Times (en)
Solemn celebration of Sunday of Orthodoxy at the Phanar with distinguished assembly of Hierarchs (PHOTOS & VIDEO)| Orthodox Times (en)
The Feast of Saint Catherine the Great Martyr was celebrated with grandeur on Sunday, December 8, at the Holy Patriarchal Monastery of Mount Sinai, Egypt. The historic monastery, renowned for its spiritual heritage, hosted dignitaries and faithful for this special occasion. Among the honored attendees was the Greek Minister of…| Orthodox Times (en)
The will of the Archbishop of Albania – What it includes| Orthodox Times (en)
Archbishop of America celebrated Feast of St. Nicholas of Myra at Flushing, NY Parish| Orthodox Times (en)
Ecumenical Patriarch: It is unacceptable that we still live with fanaticism| Orthodox Times (en)
On December 6th the funeral service of the late Leonidas Asteris| 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)