The Minister of Economy, Culture and Innovation of Albania, Blendi Gonxhja, visited today Archbishop John of Tirana, Durrës and All Albania. During the meeting, issues related to the economic independence of the Church and the support of its missionary activities were discussed. The protection of cultural heritage and monumental sites,…| 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)
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)
