Following up to the decisions of the Holy Synod convened in the Holy City of Jerusalem on September 8th, 2025 under the presidency of our Father, Patriarch Theophilos III of Jerusalem. The Patriarch, together with the members of the Holy Synod, touched on several matters pertaining to the administrative, ecclesiastical,…| Orthodox Times (en)
On the morning of Friday, 5th September 2025, upon the completion of eight days from the Feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary, the Divine Liturgy was celebrated at the Tomb of the Theotokos for the Apodosis (leave-taking) of the feast. After the Liturgy, through the intercessions…| Orthodox Times (en)
With a full-frontal attack against Patriarch Theophilos of Jerusalem, Archbishop Damianos of Sinai has announced the beginning of the procedures for his succession. Damianos names the Moscow Patriarchate as solely responsible for the current state of discord and division within the Orthodox world, stressing that “the consequences are borne by…| 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)
On Saturday, July 12, 2025, the Patriarchate of Jerusalem solemnly celebrated the commemoration of the Holy, Glorious, and Chief of the Apostles, Peter and Paul. Their sacred memory was honoured in the Church dedicated to their names, which celebrates its patronal feast, located within the Holy Monastery at the city…| Orthodox Times (en)
On Tuesday, 3rd June 2025, the Patriarchate of Jerusalem commemorated the memory of the Holy, Glorious, and Great Divinely-Crowned Sovereigns and Equals-to-the-Apostles, Saints Constantine and Helen, at their Patriarchal and Monastic Church in Jerusalem. The Divine Liturgy was presided over by Patriarch Theophilos III of Jerusalem, with the Overseer of…| 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)
The Patriarchate of Jerusalem welcomed the diplomatic visit of Greece's Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ms. Alexandra Papadopoulou, on Sunday, December 8, 2024. She was warmly received by Patriarch Theophilos III of Jerusalem at the Patriarchate's headquarters in the Old City of Jerusalem. During the meeting, the Patriarch expressed his…| Orthodox Times (en)
On Friday, November 29, 2024, the Patriarchate of Jerusalem celebrated the commemoration of the Holy Hieromartyr Philoumenos of the Holy Sepulchre Brotherhood at Jacob’s Well in Nablus of Samaria. On this feast, the Church of Jerusalem remembers that the Holy Hieromartyr Philoumenos came from Cyprus and joined the Holy Sepulchre…| Orthodox Times (en)