The case of the Orthodox Church of Albania is a complex one. Is Archbishop Anastasios irreplaceable? Anyone familiar with ecclesiastical matters cannot, under any circumstances, definitively say yes. He has left an indelible mark, essentially rebuilding this Church from the ground up. The question of his succession has always been…| Orthodox Times (en)
In the field of theological science, certain foundational assumptions guide us so that we do not forget what we have learned. Among these, the most important and undoubtedly the most influential Greek theologian of our time—and one of Orthodoxy’s foremost figures—was the late Metropolitan John (Zizioulas) of Pergamon. Notably, he…| Orthodox Times (en)
With everything going on, Kimberly Guilfoyle is set to visit Greece soon. In Athens, certain circles had attempted to portray her as an apolitical figure—someone with loose White House ties but no real diplomatic interest or influence. However, her recent testimony before U.S. senators proved just the opposite. She came…| Orthodox Times (en)
The questioning of the ownership status of the historic Sinai Monastery came as no surprise. Those at the monastery had long anticipated this “eruption.” The Greek government was also aware that a “civil dispute” exists between the Egyptian state and this emblematic Orthodox center—a dispute that has grown into a…| Orthodox Times (en)
The clergy of the Patriarchate of Jerusalem have endured considerable challenges over recent decades. Now, as tensions between Israel and Iran escalate, the Patriarchate finds itself navigating a precarious tightrope. Inevitably, Jerusalem will face a choice: align with the West or with Russia. To put things into perspective, the position…| Orthodox Times (en)
Is a Metropolis based in Chania, Crete, so important that it involves a dozen Metropolitans—even the Ecumenical Patriarch himself? And yet, the succession to the Metropolis of Kydonia and Apokoronas concerns more than just the local Church. It is a question of a Church’s self-sufficiency. Will Crete become a satellite…| Orthodox Times (en)
For they have sown the wind, and they shall reap the whirlwind. The terrorist attack in Syria was, tragically, inevitable. When ecclesiastical leaders fail to confront the obvious realities in their teachings, how can fanatics remain uninvolved? Patriarch John of Antioch, as widely known, openly aligned himself with the Moscow…| Orthodox Times (en)
On the vast global chessboard, the current situation is truly unprecedented. The USA, Europe, Russia, Ukraine, and nearby players like China, Turkey, and Israel test their limits daily. This geopolitical blaze, ignited across the world, also threatens to consume the very fabric of Orthodoxy. From the Phanar to the other…| Orthodox Times (en)
How concerned should Orthodoxy be about the loss of Pope Francis? At the dogmatic level, not at all. We have our positions, they have theirs. There is no real appetite for convergence on either side. Even a simple proposal for a common Easter celebration caused grumbling. On a social level,…| Orthodox Times (en)