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)
Patriarch Porfirije of Serbia sent words of archpastoral blessing and fraternal love to Mr. Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin, President of the Russian Federation, on the occasion of his birthday. "May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the intercessory prayers of the Most Holy Theotokos, and the spiritual guidance of Saint…| Orthodox Times (en)
Today, the Church commemorates the memory of the Venerable Women Pelagia and Thais, and of Saint Hieromartyr Artemon, whose feast is also celebrated on March 24. Pelagia came from a noble family and lived in the renowned historic city of Antioch in Syria. When the governor of the region learned…| Orthodox Times (en)
The Holy Metropolis of Derkoi, under the spiritual guidance of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, announced the Consecration of the Holy Church of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist in Nea Synoikia – Upper Bosporus on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at 9:00 p.m. The Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew will officiate the consecration…| Orthodox Times (en)
The Ecumenical Patriarch to officiate the Thyranoixia of the Monastery of the Transfiguration on Halki| Orthodox Times (en)
Hidden Treasures of Princeton: Mount Athos and Meteora, 1929 Presented in Imbros| Orthodox Times (en)
Metropolitan Epifaniy led first prayer in Near Caves of Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra| Orthodox Times (en)
Metropolitan Epifaniy led first prayer in Near Caves of Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra| Orthodox Times (en)
Metropolitan Epifaniy led first prayer in Near Caves of Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra| Orthodox Times (en)
On September 9, Archbishop Elpidophoros of America warmly welcomed the new Consul General of the Republic of Cyprus in New York, Mr. Kyriakos Pogiatzis, on the occasion of his assumption of duties. The meeting took place in a cordial and friendly atmosphere, reaffirming the strong bonds that unite the Greek…| Orthodox Times (en)
Trump links Ukraine Peace push to ‘getting to heaven’| Orthodox Times (en)
Greek PM: Solution in sight for the Sinai Monastery issue – Agreement with Egypt expected| Orthodox Times (en)
Greek PM: Solution in sight for the Sinai Monastery issue – Agreement with Egypt expected| Orthodox Times (en)
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)
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)
On August 19, a meeting took place at the Holy Metropolis of Sofia between Patriarch Daniel of Bulgaria and Metropolitan of Sofia, and Mr. Dimitar Radev, Governor of the Bulgarian National Bank (BNB). During the encounter, Mr. Radev received the archpastoral blessing of Patriarch Daniel. In the context of today’s…| Orthodox Times (en)
Amid an atmosphere of reverence and spiritual joy, the Divine Liturgy was celebrated on the Sunday after the Epiphany, January 12, at the Church of the Apostle Luke in Birmingham. Bishop Maximos of Melitene presided over the service. Concelebrating with him were the Protopresbyter Christos Stefanou, the parish priest of…| Orthodox Times (en)
With all due reverence, Bishop Maximos of Melitene presided on Sunday, December 8, at the Greek Orthodox English-speaking Community of Chester, dedicated to Saint Barbara, the Great Martyr. The faithful members of the local Church warmly and devoutly welcomed the Bishop, who presided at Matins and led the Divine Liturgy.…| Orthodox Times (en)
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)
Romanian Orthodox Bishop in Iberia sends solidarity message after deadly Lisbon funicular crash| Orthodox Times (en)
Romanian Orthodox Bishop in Iberia sends solidarity message after deadly Lisbon funicular crash| Orthodox Times (en)
The Archbishop of Cyprus at the Feast of Saint Mamas in Paphos| Orthodox Times (en)
The Archbishop of Cyprus at the Feast of Saint Mamas in Paphos| Orthodox Times (en)
The Ambassador of the Kingdom of Sweden to Lebanon and Syria, Jessica Svardström, visited the Patriarchate of Antioch and All the East in order to offer her condolences for the victims of the terrorist attack that targeted the Church of the Prophet Elias in Damascus. The Ambassador was received by…| Orthodox Times (en)
On July 8, 2025, unknown individuals left a threatening letter on the outer door of the guesthouse (konaki) of the Holy Monastery of Esphigmenou in Karyes, Mount Athos, just 100 meters from the Police Directorate, the Holy Community building, and the Civil Administration building. Beyond insults directed at the Ecumenical…| Orthodox Times (en)
Archdiocese of Thyateira: Over 600 registered for the 9th Archdiocesan “Discover Orthodoxy” online catechism class| Orthodox Times (en)
Archdiocese of Thyateira: Over 600 registered for the 9th Archdiocesan “Discover Orthodoxy” online catechism class| 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)
On June 11, 2025, Patriarch John X of Antioch sent a heartfelt congratulatory message to Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew on the occasion of his name day, honoring his patron saint. In his message, Patriarch John expressed joy and reverence for the special day, stating: "On this joyous feast of your patron…| Orthodox Times (en)
On the occasion of the name day of Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, Archbishop Elpidophoros of America took to social media to offer heartfelt congratulations and blessings. In his message, Archbishop Elpidophoros referred to the Patriarch as “our spiritual father” and expressed deep gratitude to God for the Patriarch’s decades of dedicated…| Orthodox Times (en)
Bulgarian Patriarch calls for unity and repentance at Ecclesiastical New Year service in Sofia| Orthodox Times (en)
Bulgarian Patriarch calls for unity and repentance at Ecclesiastical New Year service in Sofia| Orthodox Times (en)
Bishop of Melitene: The Golden Prison of Virtue| 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)
Ecumenical Patriarch’s remarks on last night of “From Rome to New Rome” pilgrimage| Orthodox Times (en)
On Thursday, May 29, 2025, Metropolitan Elder Emmanuel of Chalcedon, serving as the Patriarchal Commissioner, presided over the Divine Liturgy for the Feast of the Ascension of the Lord, celebrated at the namesake Church in the Ypsomatheia district of Constantinople. The homily was delivered by Deacon Eulogios Tsatsas, Codicographer of…| Orthodox Times (en)
A “secret dinner” was held on Tuesday evening at the Prime Minister’s residence on Lycabettus Hill. According to exclusive reporting by Kathimerini, Archbishop Ieronymos visited the residence at the invitation of Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. The Archbishop arrived alone, without any aides, and dined privately with the Prime Minister and…| Orthodox Times (en)
Greek President and Archbishop of Greece at “Ionian Center” of Metropolis of Nea Ionia| Orthodox Times (en)
Orthodoxtimes.com participates in the 24-hour nationwide strike declared by the Journalist’s Union of Athens Daily Newspapers (ESIEA). No news will be published until 05:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 9th.| 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)
Archbishop Ieronymos of Athens and All Greece telephoned the newly elected Archbishop Ioannis of Tirana, Durrës and All Albania to offer his warm congratulations on his election. The Archbishop also sent a Synodal Letter to Archbishop Ioannis, wishing him a long, prudent and evangelical ecclesiastical primacy in the Holy Spirit,…| 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)
The President of the SYRIZA party visited the Patriarchate of Jerusalem| Orthodox Times (en)
A memorial service was held Wednesday evening before the body of the late Archbishop Anastasios of Albania by Patriarch Daniel of Bulgaria, Patriarch Theophilos of Jerusalem and Archbishop George of Cyprus. Senior hierarchs and clergy from around the world continue to arrive at the Holy Cathedral of the Resurrection of…| Orthodox Times (en)
In a brief audio message in Spanish, Pope Francis expressed his gratitude to the faithful for their prayers for his recovery. The message was broadcast this evening in St. Peter’s Square during the Rosary prayer. Speaking with a weak voice, the Pope addressed Catholic believers, saying: “I thank you from…| Orthodox Times (en)
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called on European Union leaders in Brussels to support a ceasefire proposal aimed at securing peace in Ukraine. "Everyone must ensure that Russia, as the sole instigator of this war, recognizes the necessity of ending it. This can be achieved through two forms of ceasefire…| Orthodox Times (en)
The Archbishop of Albania presided over the Funeral Service of Economos Fr. Christakis| Orthodox Times (en)
On Friday, March 7, 2025, at 4:30 p.m., Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew will preside over the First Stanza of the Salutations to the Most Holy Theotokos at the Patriarchal Church. During the service, the Archimandrite Kaisarios Chronis, Archivist of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, will deliver the sermon. The Service of the Salutations…| Orthodox Times (en)
The Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, Andriy Yermak, announced that he held a phone conversation with U.S. National Security Adviser Mike Waltz to discuss "the next steps toward a just and lasting peace" in Ukraine. In a statement on Platform X, Yermak said that he and…| Orthodox Times (en)
In his Lenten message for Ash Wednesday, Pope Francis urged the faithful not to reject or ignore death, but rather to acknowledge it with realism. His message, read by Cardinal Angelo De Donatis, carries profound significance as the pontiff remains hospitalized at Agostino Gemelli Hospital in Rome since February 14…| Orthodox Times (en)
Pope Francis' health condition deteriorated today, as he experienced bronchospasm and vomiting, leading to respiratory difficulties. According to the Vatican, doctors opted for non-invasive ventilation (NIV)—a respiratory support method without an endotracheal tube—to which the Pontiff responded positively. Despite his condition, Francis remained conscious, aware of his surroundings, and fully…| Orthodox Times (en)
With warmth and due honors, Patriarch Theodore II of Alexandria and All Africa welcomed Annita Demetriou, President of the House of Representatives of the Republic of Cyprus. During their meeting, Demetriou was briefed on the Patriarchate’s extensive and multifaceted mission across the African continent, as well as the challenges it…| 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 will of the Archbishop of Albania – What it includes| Orthodox Times (en)
On November 30, 2024, the day of the memory of the Holy Apostle Andrew the First-Called, Metropolitan Epifaniy of Kyiv and All Ukraine led the Divine Liturgy in the St. Theodosius Stavropegial Monastery in Kyiv. Metropolitan Simeon of Vinnytsia and Barskyi, Metropolitan Yevstratiy of Bilotserkiv, Archbishop Lavrentiy of Luhansk and…| Orthodox Times (en)
Archdiocese of America welcomed faithful for 2024 Christmas Open House| 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)
The Holy Synaxis of the Hierarchy of the Ecumenical Throne continued its proceedings in Constantinople on September 2, 2024. The second day of the Synaxis was marked by four sessions focused on the exchange of information and discussion of key global and ecclesial issues within Eastern Orthodox Christianity. During these…| Orthodox Times (en)
The Cultural and Social Ministry Foundation of Kallimasia on the Greek island of Chios will host commemorative events on Sunday, September 8, 2024, to honor the late Ecumenical Patriarchs Ioakeim II and Ioakeim IV. These events will take place in Kallimasia, their birthplace, at the Holy Parish Church of the…| Orthodox Times (en)
This morning, Archbishop Ieronymos of Athens and All Greece held a meeting with Lina Mendoni, the Greek Minister of Culture, at the Archdiocese. The discussion covered a range of topics of mutual interest, particularly focusing on significant Church monuments. During a press briefing, Archbishop Ieronymos highlighted their conversation about 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)
On Sunday, September 1, the Feast of St. Alexander, Metropolitan John of Zambia and Mozambique presided over a memorial service in the Church of St. Alexander in Lusaka in memory of the late Metropolitan Alexander of Nigeria. The Metropolitan preached the Divine Word with vivacity, drawing lessons from the work…| Orthodox Times (en)
Effective September 1, 2024, Metropolitan Epifaniy of Kyiv and All Ukraine has appointed the members of the Holy Synod for the winter synodal period, which runs from September 1, 2024, to February 28, 2025. In addition to the Presiding and permanent members—Metropolitan Makary of Lviv and Metropolitan Simeon of Vinnytsia…| Orthodox Times (en)
On Sunday, September 1, 2024, Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew presided over the Divine Liturgy at the Patriarchal Church of Saint George in celebration of the Feast of Indiction. The service was attended by Hierarchs of the Ecumenical Throne from around the world, who concelebrated with the Patriarch. After offering a blessing…| Orthodox Times (en)
Photo: Nikos Papachristou| Orthodox Times (en)
In line with the standard procedure, the Ecumenical Patriarchate has announced the new composition of its Holy and Sacred Synod for the period spanning from September 1, 2024, to February 28, 2025. The Synod will convene under the presidency of Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew. The newly appointed members of the Synod…| Orthodox Times (en)
