By Efi Efthimiou Hierarchs of the Patriarchate of Alexandria describe the situation in the dioceses under its jurisdiction on Orthodoxtimes.com in the bleakest terms. As they characteristically explain, there is a complete lack of meaningful support for their work from the head of the Patriarchate, with part of the blame…| Orthodox Times (en)
Upon learning of the election of Cardinal Robert Prevost to the Papal Throne of Rome under the name Pope Leo XIV, Pope and Patriarch Theodore II of Alexandria and All Africa sent a heartfelt congratulatory message through the Apostolic Nunciature of the Holy See in Cairo. “With great joy we…| Orthodox Times (en)
On the morning of Friday, May 30, 2025, Patriarch Theodore II of Alexandria and All Africa, had a telephone conversation with Damianos, Archbishop of Sinai, Pharan, and Raithu. During the call, he was informed of the recent developments concerning the Holy Monastery of Saint Catherine and assured His Eminence that…| Orthodox Times (en)
Pope and Patriarch of Alexandria and All Africa, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Pope Francis, the Bishop of Rome. In an official condolence message addressed to Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, Dean, the Patriarch paid tribute to the late Pontiff's humility, leadership, and enduring contribution to Christian unity.…| Orthodox Times (en)
On May 14, Metropolitan Ioannis of the Orthodox Archdiocese of Zambia and Mozambique met with Alfred Foloko, the president of the National Olympic Committee of Zambia (NOCZ), at the Metropolis in Lusaka. They discussed their successful collaboration on a week-long celebration of Olympic values and the Olympic Truce. This celebration…| Orthodox Times (en)
On Tuesday, May 6, 2025, a meeting took place at the Ministry of Defence of Zambia between Metropolitan Ioannis of Zambia and the country's Minister of Defence, Ambrose Lwiji Lufuma. During the meeting, issues of social, philanthropic, and cultural interest were discussed. Particular emphasis was placed on the continuation of…| Orthodox Times (en)
On May 18, Metropolitan Ioannis of Zambia and Mozambique organized an event at his residence in Lusaka to commemorate the genocide of the Pontian Greeks of Asia Minor. Zambians, Greeks, and Cypriots participated to commemorate this day. Metropolitan Ioannis celebrated this day following the Holy Synod of the Patriarchate of…| Orthodox Times (en)
The services of the Holy Week were performed with religious devotion in all the temples of Alexandria. Patriarch Theodore II of Alexandria and All Africa presided over the Easter services, visiting the Parish Communities of the Great City. In particular, the customary celebration of the Divine Liturgy of the Presanctified…| 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 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)
Patriarch Theodore II of Alexandria and All Africa awarded the Grand Cross of Saint Mark to the Minister of Education, Religious Affairs, and Sports, Kyriakos Pierrakakis, during the latter's visit to the Patriarchate of Alexandria on Sunday. In a related social media post, Pierrakakis described the award as "the highest…| Orthodox Times (en)
On Sunday, December 1, 2024, Pope and Patriarch Theodore II of Alexandria and All Africa visited the city of Krugersdorp, where he presided over the Divine Liturgy at the Church of Apostle Andrew. This annual festival, organized by the Cyprus Brotherhood of South Africa in honor of Apostle Andrew, is…| 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)