by Konstantinos Menyktas The All-Ukrainian Council of Churches, founded in 1996 and representing all religious denominations in Ukraine, has voiced strong opposition to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s reported demands concerning the protection of the Russian Church in Ukraine, that is the Ukrainian Orthodox Church (UOC) under Metropolitan Onufriy. In a…| Orthodox Times (en)
In a solemn and uplifting event held at Saint Bartholomew’s Church on June 10, 2025, Archbishop Elpidophoros of America paid tribute to the Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew on the occasion of his Patronal Feast. The tribute concert also honored the late Nikolaos Steliaros, Archon Mousikodidaskalos of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, whose legacy…| 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)
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew presided over the Divine Liturgy for the Feast of Pentecost on June 8, 2025, at the Patriarchal Church, concelebrated by the Hierarchs Meliton of Philadelphia, Eirinaios of Myriophyton and Peristasis, Chrysostomos of Myra, Nikolaos of Philippopolis (from the Bulgarian Orthodox Church), Nektarios of Anthidona (Representative of the…| Orthodox Times (en)
The Orthodox Church commemorates today, on Monday of the Holy Spirit, the Third Person of the Holy Trinity, the Holy Spirit. “[I believe] in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father, who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified […]”…| Orthodox Times (en)
Archbishop Elpidophoros of America has appointed the Protopresbyter of the Ecumenical Throne, Fr. Gregory Stamkopoulos, as the new Director of the Department of Greek Education of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. This appointment follows the resignation of Dr. Anastasios Koularmanis, who stepped down from the position for personal reasons.…| Orthodox Times (en)
On the occasion of the conference “Romanian Tradition and Continuity: 100 Years of the Romanian Patriarchate, 70 Years of Antibiotice Iași,” Patriarch Daniel of Romania emphasized the need for closer collaboration between science and spirituality in the mission of healing and caring for people. Reflecting on the Church’s long-standing commitment…| Orthodox Times (en)
On Monday, June 2, 2025, Archbishop Elpidophoros of America attended a symposium titled “A Century of Patriarchate, a Legacy of Faith: The Romanian Orthodox Church through History.” The event was organized by the Romanian Orthodox Metropolia of the Americas, the Consulate General of Romania in New York, and the Romanian…| 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)
Patriarch Porfirije of Serbia, in his message on the tragic events unfolding in Syria, expressed his deep sorrow and concern at the unprecedented and horrific crimes being committed against Christians and Islamic minorities. With a sense of responsibility, he appeals to the international community for the immediate protection of the…| Orthodox Times (en)
Undoubtedly, every missionary work in the African continent is both an invitation and a challenge at the same time. It is an invitation because one is called to explore new places and new cultures and to transmit the joyful message of the Resurrection of Christ to the most distant point…| Orthodox Times (en)
The Archdiocesan Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in New York City celebrated the Sunday of Orthodoxy on March 9, 2025 with Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, Bishop Athenagoras of Nazianzos, Bishop Nektarios of Diokleia, Dean of the Cathedral V. Rev. Archimandrite Chrysostomos Gilbert and faithful of the community including many children…| Orthodox Times (en)
The Holy Synod of Jerusalem convened at the Patriarchate in Jerusalem on Thursday, March 6, 2025 (Gregorian calendar), corresponding to February 21 (Julian calendar). The session was presided over by the Patriarch of Jerusalem, with the participation of the members of the Holy Synod. Patriarch Theophilos together with the members…| Orthodox Times (en)
On Saturday evening, December 14, the Archieratical Vespers for the Feast of St. Eleftherios the Hieromartyr was celebrated at the church dedicated to the saint in the suburb of Brunswick, Melbourne, within the Holy Diocese of Chora. The service was officiated by Archbishop Makarios of Australia, marking a historic milestone…| 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)
Archbishop Makarios of Australia, is currently undertaking a pastoral visit to the city of Brisbane, and is joined, among others, by Bishop Silouan of Adelaide. Arriving in the capital city of Queensland on 6 December 2024, His Eminence was warmly welcomed by Bishop Bartholomew of Brisbane, who was joined by…| Orthodox Times (en)
Archbishop George of Cyprus has expressed the unwavering solidarity of the Church of Cyprus with the Patriarchate of Antioch during a telephone conversation with Patriarch John X of Antioch. This heartfelt exchange comes in the wake of the recent catastrophic events impacting Lebanon and Syria, particularly the devastating resurgence of…| Orthodox Times (en)
On September 11, 2024, a memorial service will be held at the Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church and National Shrine in honor of the 23rd anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. This solemn event, which will be presided over by Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, will begin at 3:00 PM and…| Orthodox Times (en)
Following his attendance at the Holy Synaxis of the Hierarchy of the Ecumenical Throne, Archbishop Elpidophoros of America accompanied Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew to Halki, the second-largest of the Princes' Islands in the Sea of Marmara near Istanbul, Türkiye, on Wednesday, September 4, 2024. As the former Abbot of Halki’s Monastery…| Orthodox Times (en)
On Wednesday afternoon, September 4, a bullet struck the chapel of the Exarchate of the Ecumenical Patriarchate in Vilnius, Lithuania. Priests at the chapel, located at 4 Bokšto Street in Vilnius, discovered that a window had been broken and a bullet was lodged in the window sill. The priests immediately…| 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)
Archbishop Ieronymos of Athens and All Greece presided over the sanctification service marking the start of the new academic year this morning at the University of Athens headquarters. The service was attended by the University Rector, Prof. Gerasimos Siasos, the Vice Rector for Research, Innovation, and Lifelong Learning, Associate Prof.…| Orthodox Times (en)
Yesterday morning, September 1, 2024, Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew presided over the Divine Liturgy of the Feast of the New Indiction at the Patriarchal Church of St. George in Phanar. After offering a blessing over the upcoming year, Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew signed the Act of the New Indiction, officially signifying the…| Orthodox Times (en)
The Holy Great Martyr Mamas was born in Paphlagonia, Asia Minor in the third century of pious and illustrious parents, the Christians Theodotus and Rufina. The parents of the saint were arrested by the pagans for their open confession of their faith and locked up in prison in Caesarea in…| 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 September 1, 2024, Patriarch Daniil of Bulgaria presided over the Divine Liturgy at the Metropolitan Cathedral of St. Nedelya. Joining him in the service were the following bishops: Gerasim of Melniški, Chief Secretary of the Holy Synod; Polycarp of Belogradchish, Second Patriarchal Vicar; Pachomius of Branitsky, First Vicar of…| Orthodox Times (en)
On September 1, 2024, Patriarch Porfirije of Serbia presided over the Divine Liturgy during which he performed the ordination of Archimandrite Nikon as Bishop of Jenopolska, Vicar of the Patriarch of Serbia, in the Church of St. Sava in Belgrade. The service was concelebrated by: Irinej of Bačka, Dositej of…| 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)