Patriarch Theodore II of Alexandria | Orthodox Times (en)
Patriarchate of Alexandria honors Saint Athanasius the Great in grand celebration| Orthodox Times (en)
Patriarchate of Alexandria honors Saint Athanasius the Great in grand celebration| Orthodox Times (en)
Metropolitan Leonid of Klin submitted a report to Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia outlining the reasons that prevent him from fulfilling his duties as Patriarchal Exarch of Africa, on October 11, 2023. The Holy Synod of the Russian Orthodox Church decided to remove Metropolitan Leonid from this position.…| Orthodox Times (en)
LAST UPDATE THURSDAY 30/12, 11:08 By Efi Efthimiou The Moscow Patriarchate received 102 priests of the Patriarchate of Alexandria, as announced at the Holy Synod of the Church of Russia, which met today. The news was announced by Vladimir Legoida through his personal Telegram account. In particular, he stated that…| Orthodox Times (en)
By Konstantinos Menyktas Metropolitan Anthony of Volokolamsk made a direct attack on the missionary work of the Patriarchate of Alexandria and Patriarch Theodore II himself in an interview with TASS, justifying the illegal intrusion of the Moscow Patriarchate in Africa. Metropolitan Antony specifically portrayed the Russian Exarchate as a "noble…| Orthodox Times (en)
Archbishop Ieronymos of Athens discharged from Hospital| Orthodox Times (en)
On the second day of its convening in Alexandria, the Holy Synod of the Patriarchate of Alexandria and All Africa, under the presidency of Patriarch Theodore II proceeded with the canonization of Pope and Patriarch of Alexandria Sylvester and missionary Chrysostomos Papasarantopoulos. Pope Sylvester was born on the island of…| Orthodox Times (en)
Patriarch Porfirije of Serbia sent words of archpastoral blessing and fraternal love to Mr. Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin, President of the Russian Federation, on the occasion of his birthday. "May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the intercessory prayers of the Most Holy Theotokos, and the spiritual guidance of Saint…| Orthodox Times (en)
Today, the Church commemorates the memory of the Venerable Women Pelagia and Thais, and of Saint Hieromartyr Artemon, whose feast is also celebrated on March 24. Pelagia came from a noble family and lived in the renowned historic city of Antioch in Syria. When the governor of the region learned…| Orthodox Times (en)
On Tuesday, October 7, the Holy Synod of the Patriarchate of Alexandria and All Africa convened, under the presidency of Pope and Patriarch Theodore II, at the seat of the ancient Patriarchate in Alexandria. As stated in the communiqué regarding the first day of the Holy Synod’s proceedings: “Invoking the…| Orthodox Times (en)
The Holy Metropolis of Derkoi, under the spiritual guidance of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, announced the Consecration of the Holy Church of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist in Nea Synoikia – Upper Bosporus on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at 9:00 p.m. The Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew will officiate the consecration…| Orthodox Times (en)
On Sunday, 20th July 2025, the Parish of Prophet Elias in Reading joyfully welcomed Archbishop Nikitas of Thyateira and Great Britain for the celebration of its patronal feast. Concelebrating in the Divine Liturgy were Archimandrite Chrysostomos Tympas, the Revd Protopresbyter Dr Andreas Andreopoulos, and Archdeacon George Tsourous. At the end…| Orthodox Times (en)
On Sunday, 27th July 2025, the Greek Orthodox Community of Saints Panteleimon and Paraskevi was honoured with the presence of Archbishop Georgios of New Justiniana and All Cyprus, who presided at the festal Hierarchical Divine Liturgy. The visit took place as part of the 50th anniversary celebrations of the community.…| Orthodox Times (en)
On Wednesday, August 6, 2025, Archbishop Nikitas of Thyateira and Great Britain, representing the Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, participated in the celebration of the Great Feast of the Transfiguration of the Saviour at the Holy Patriarchal and Stavropegial Monastery of Saint Nikanor in Zavorda, Grevena. The feast was preceded by an…| Orthodox Times (en)
President of the Republic of Cyprus Nikos Christodoulides and Archbishop Nikitas of Thyateira and Great Britain emphasized the vital role of the Church in supporting and uniting the Cypriot diaspora during a meeting on Tuesday afternoon at the Presidential Palace. According to a statement from the Presidency, President Christodoulides welcomed…| Orthodox Times (en)
More than 600 participants registered for the opening session of the 9th annual Discover Orthodoxy online catechism course, organised by the Archdiocese of Thyateira and Great Britain. The session took place via Zoom on Tuesday evening and was inaugurated with the blessing of Archbishop Nikitas of Thyateira and Great Britain.…| Orthodox Times (en)
Archbishop Nikitas of Thyateira and Great Britain is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr John Shinkwin as Secretary for External Relations. In this role, he will represent the Archdiocese in its relations with fellow Orthodox jurisdictions, with other Christian communities in the United Kingdom, and with wider religious communities.…| Orthodox Times (en)
On Sunday, 27th July 2025, the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Thyateira and Great Britain held a formal dinner, hosted by Archbishop Nikitas, in honour of Archbishop Georgios of New Justiniana and All Cyprus. The dinner, which took place in central London, followed the visit of Archbishop Georgios of Cyprus to…| Orthodox Times (en)
From 18 - 22 August 2025, Archbishop Nikitas of Thyateira and Great Britain, serving in his capacity as President of the Conference of European Churches (CEC), took part in the World Council of Churches (WCC) Ecumenical Week in Stockholm. The events marked the centenary of the 1925 Universal Christian Conference…| Orthodox Times (en)
On Friday, August 15, 2025, Archbishop Nikitas of Thyateira and Great Britain presided at the Orthros service and celebrated the Divine Liturgy for the Feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos at the Cathedral of the Dormition in Wood Green, London. Concelebrating with the Archbishop were Metropolitan Athanasios of Colognia…| Orthodox Times (en)
The Ecumenical Patriarch to officiate the Thyranoixia of the Monastery of the Transfiguration on Halki| Orthodox Times (en)
The Patriarchate of Jerusalem has announced that it has received with particular joy the unanimous election of the Archimandrite Symeon Papadopoulos as Hegumen of the venerable and historic Monastery of Sinai. The announcement read, "The Holy Monastery of Sinai, which through the centuries has stood forth as a unique centre…| Orthodox Times (en)
The Holy Great Martyr Euphemia (Euphēmia / Ευφημία) was the daughter of Christian parents, the senator Philophronos and his wife Theodosia. She suffered for Christ in the year 304 in the city of Chalcedon, on the Bosphorus opposite Constantinople, the Queen of Cities. Priscus, the Proconsul of Chalcedon, issued a…| Orthodox Times (en)
With the blessing of Archbishop Makarios of Australia, on Sunday, 14 September 2025, the Feast of the Exaltation of the Precious and Life-Giving Cross, Bishop Themistocles of Nicopolis, of the Patriarchate of Alexandria, celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the Church of Saint Athanasios in Springvale, Melbourne. At the conclusion of…| Orthodox Times (en)
The Holy Synod of the Orthodox Autocephalous Church of Albania, under the chairmanship of Archbishop Ioannis of Tirana, Durrës and All Albania, convened today, September 16, 2025, at the Synodal Center in Tirana, in accordance with the Church’s Statute. During the session, the following elections were carried out: Metropolitan of…| Orthodox Times (en)
At its most recent session, the Holy Synod of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church resolved that Patriarch Daniel of Bulgaria will head a delegation to Thessaloniki for the Second International Conference on the 100th Anniversary of the journal Theology, scheduled to take place from September 29–30, 2025. The conference, held under…| Orthodox Times (en)
Following his meeting with U.S. President Donald J. Trump at the White House, Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew held a press conference with journalists, offering insights into the topics discussed. “We spoke about the issues that concern us—the Ecumenical Patriarchate, the few Christians who remain in Turkey, the hardships they face, the…| Orthodox Times (en)
Hidden Treasures of Princeton: Mount Athos and Meteora, 1929 Presented in Imbros| Orthodox Times (en)
Metropolitan Epifaniy led first prayer in Near Caves of Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra| Orthodox Times (en)
Metropolitan Epifaniy led first prayer in Near Caves of Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra| Orthodox Times (en)
Metropolitan Epifaniy led first prayer in Near Caves of Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra| Orthodox Times (en)
Metropolitan of Chicago meets Seniors at St. Mary’s and St. George’s| Orthodox Times (en)
On September 12, 2025, Metropolitan Epifaniy, Archimandrite of the Holy Dormition Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, for thefirst time offered prayers in the underground Church of the Entry of the Most Holy Theotokos into the Temple, located in the Near Caves. Joining His Beatitude during the prayer service for the invocation of the…| Orthodox Times (en)
Soon after the sufferings of the Lord Jesus Christ on the Cross and His Ascension into Heaven, a centurion by the name of Cornelius settled at Caesarea in Palestine. He had lived previously in Thracian Italy. Although he was a pagan, he distinguished himself by deep piety and good deeds,…| Orthodox Times (en)
The Saint Photios National Shrine successfully hosted its annual observance of the Ecclesiastical New Year Indiction 2025 & Environmental Protection, highlighted this year by a national response to the 2025 Patriarchal Encyclical of Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew. The encyclical, issued September 1, called for “ecological repentance” and a renewed commitment to…| Orthodox Times (en)
The meeting between President of Latvia Edgars Rinkēvičs and Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew at Riga Castle on September 12 focused on matters of faith and ecumenical relations, Russia’s aggression against Ukraine – including the abduction of Ukrainian children – as well as the situation in the Middle East. President Rinkēvičs highlighted…| Orthodox Times (en)
On Saturday, September 13, Archbishop Makarios of Australia presided over the Consecration of the Church of the Holy Apostle Andrew in the suburb of Noarlunga, Adelaide. Concelebrating with him were Bishop Silouan of Adelaide, Bishop Iakovos of Miletoupolis, Abbot of the Holy Monastery of St. George the Mountain in New…| Orthodox Times (en)
On September 9, Archbishop Elpidophoros of America warmly welcomed the new Consul General of the Republic of Cyprus in New York, Mr. Kyriakos Pogiatzis, on the occasion of his assumption of duties. The meeting took place in a cordial and friendly atmosphere, reaffirming the strong bonds that unite the Greek…| Orthodox Times (en)
Trump links Ukraine Peace push to ‘getting to heaven’| Orthodox Times (en)
Greek PM: Solution in sight for the Sinai Monastery issue – Agreement with Egypt expected| Orthodox Times (en)
Greek PM: Solution in sight for the Sinai Monastery issue – Agreement with Egypt expected| Orthodox Times (en)
Pope and Patriarch Theodore II of Alexandria and All Africa arrived on Wednesday, 10 September 2025, in the capital of Madagascar, Antananarivo, as part of his pastoral tour of the Metropolises and Dioceses of the ancient Patriarchal Throne, in light of the upcoming convocation of the Holy Synod of the…| Orthodox Times (en)
Today marks twenty-one years since the fatal crash of the "Chinook" helicopter off Mount Athos, which claimed seventeen lives, including Patriarch Petros VII of Alexandria. On September 11, 2004, the military helicopter carrying Patriarch Petros and his entourage to Mount Athos plunged into the sea shortly before landing, killing everyone…| Orthodox Times (en)
With smiles of optimism and in an atmosphere of emotion, the Blessing Ceremony (Agiasmos) for the opening of the new academic year was held on Tuesday, September 9, in the Conference Hall of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA). For the sixth consecutive year,…| Orthodox Times (en)
The Church commemorates Martyrs Demetrius the philosopher, his wife Evanthia and their son Demetrianos and Saints Theodora of Alexandria († 491), Euphrosynus the Cook († 9th century), and Theodulus. Saint Theodora came from Alexandria. She was adorned with physical beauty and was devoted to her pious husband. At some point,…| Orthodox Times (en)
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)
With the blessing of Archbishop Elpidophoros, the Direct Archdiocesan District joyfully announces the official assignment of Presbyter Joseph Collins as Proistamenos of the Archangel Michael Greek Orthodox Church in Stamford, Connecticut. Father Joseph Collins is a graduate of Hellenic College and Holy Cross School of Theology. He was ordained to…| Orthodox Times (en)
On August 19, Metropolitan Nikolai of Plovdiv received in the episcopal city of Plovdiv a delegation led by Metropolitan Panteleimon of Xanthi, accompanied by students from youth camps organized by the Metropolis of Xanthi. The distinguished guests were welcomed together with the Metropolitan by Bishop Polycarp of Belogradchik and Bishop…| Orthodox Times (en)
On August 19, a meeting took place at the Holy Metropolis of Sofia between Patriarch Daniel of Bulgaria and Metropolitan of Sofia, and Mr. Dimitar Radev, Governor of the Bulgarian National Bank (BNB). During the encounter, Mr. Radev received the archpastoral blessing of Patriarch Daniel. In the context of today’s…| Orthodox Times (en)
On August 1, the first day of the Dormition Fast, Patriarch Daniel of Bulgaria presided over a hierarchical vespers service with a Supplicatory Canon to the Most Holy Theotokos at the Metropolitan Cathedral of St. Great Martyr Nedelya in Sofia. He was joined in service by Protopresbyter Biser Kostadinov, head…| Orthodox Times (en)
On Friday evening, July 25, 2025, Patriarch Daniel of Bulgaria celebrated the Divine Liturgy in the Church of Saint Panteleimon in the town of Samokov, marking the 7th Sunday after Pentecost and the feast of the Holy Great Martyr and Healer Panteleimon, as well as the Holy Seven Enlighteners of…| Orthodox Times (en)
On September 1, 2025, Patriarch Daniel of Bulgaria presided over the Divine Liturgy at the Metropolitan Cathedral of St. Nedelya in Sofia, marking the Feast of the Indiction, the beginning of the Orthodox Ecclesiastical New Year. Concelebrating with the Patriarch were Bishop Ioan of Branitzi, first vicar of the Metropolitan…| Orthodox Times (en)
On the 1st of March, the Orthodox English-speaking community of the Three Hierarchs in the city of Lampeter honoured the memory of Saint David, the Patron Saint of Wales, with full ecclesiastical splendour. The splendid celebration was presided over by Bishop Maximos of Melitene, who, through his constant pastoral presence,…| Orthodox Times (en)
With great solemnity and deep spiritual emotion, the Vespers of Forgiveness was celebrated on the evening of Sunday, March 2, 2025, at the Holy Cathedral of Hagia Sophia in Bayswater, London, marking the beginning of the Holy and Great Lent. Archbishop Nikitas of Thyateira and Great Britain presided over the…| Orthodox Times (en)
Amid an atmosphere of reverence and spiritual joy, the Divine Liturgy was celebrated on the Sunday after the Epiphany, January 12, at the Church of the Apostle Luke in Birmingham. Bishop Maximos of Melitene presided over the service. Concelebrating with him were the Protopresbyter Christos Stefanou, the parish priest of…| Orthodox Times (en)
With all due reverence, Bishop Maximos of Melitene presided on Sunday, December 8, at the Greek Orthodox English-speaking Community of Chester, dedicated to Saint Barbara, the Great Martyr. The faithful members of the local Church warmly and devoutly welcomed the Bishop, who presided at Matins and led the Divine Liturgy.…| Orthodox Times (en)
By Maximos Pafilis, Bishop of Melitene There is a perfection which kills. It is the perfection of the statue, flawless, cold and dead, and with this exact perfection appears the young man of the gospel passage of the 12th Sunday of Matthew, before the living God. A masterpiece within the…| Orthodox Times (en)
The Church of Albania honored in a festive atmosphere the commemoration of the Chief Apostles Peter and Paul. Metropolitan Andon of Elbasan presided the Divine Service held at the Holy Church of the same name, in Peqin, Elbasan. There were also present children from camp, whom the Metropolitan blessed and…| Orthodox Times (en)
The First Salutations to the Theotokos were celebrated in the Orthodox Church of Albania with the participation of numerous faithful, particularly young people. In parishes and monasteries, the icon of the Virgin Mary was adorned, and hymns were chanted before it. At the Resurrection of Christ Cathedral in Tirana, where…| Orthodox Times (en)
Today, Sunday, September 15, for the first time, the celebrations in honor of the name day of the new Archbishop of Thyateira and Great Britain, Nikitas, took place at the Cathedral of the Divine Wisdom (Hagia Sophia), Bayswater, W London. Archbishop Nikitas of Thyateira presided over the Divine Liturgy assisted…| Orthodox Times (en)
The Youth Office of the Holy Metropolis of Kitros, Katerini and Platamonas organized an educational and pilgrimage trip to Albania and Northern Epirus from August 17–21. The delegation was led by Metropolitan Georgios, accompanied by three priests and one deacon, with 35 young people from the Metropolis’ Youth Office and…| Orthodox Times (en)
By Fr. Elias Makos The great Feast of the Transfiguration of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ was celebrated with ecclesiastical grandeur throughout Albania, from Tirana to Gjirokastra, bringing together clergy and faithful in a spirit of deep reverence and unity. At the Church of the Transfiguration in Tirana, located…| Orthodox Times (en)
By Fr. Ilias Makos Metropolitan Ignatios of Demetrias paid a visit to Archbishop Ioannis of Albania in Tirana, where the two hierarchs held a cordial and meaningful meeting and discussion. Metropolitan Ignatios was accompanied by staff members and collaborators from his Metropolis’ summer camp programs. The Orthodox Church of Albania,…| Orthodox Times (en)
Convinced that the Virgin Mary, even after her Dormition, has not abandoned the world but continues with the same motherly care to intercede before her Only-Begotten Son, the Orthodox faithful of Albania celebrated the Feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos. At the Monastery of the Dormition of the Theotokos…| Orthodox Times (en)
Today, Archbishop Ioannis of Tirana, Durrës, and All Albania welcomed a delegation from the Russian Orthodox Church. The delegation was led by Metropolitan Anthony of Volokolamsk, chairman of the Russian Church's Department of External Church Relations. The delegation also included Protopresbyter Nikolai Balashov and Protopresbyter Igor Yakimchuk. Representing the Church…| Orthodox Times (en)
By Fr. Ilias Makos Archbishop Ioannis of Albania underlined the importance of interfaith coexistence and the need for religious communities and the state in Albania to maintain open dialogue in order to strengthen security and social peace in the country. His remarks came during a recent meeting with the Governor…| Orthodox Times (en)
With solemnity and deep emotion, the city of Vlora and the Autocephalous Orthodox Church of Albania commemorated yesterday the 25th anniversary of the repose of Bishop of Apollonia, late Kosmas Qirjo, a distinguished spiritual figure and a steadfast hero of the Orthodox faith during the most difficult years of the…| Orthodox Times (en)
The Autocephalous Orthodox Church of Albania has announced that on Sunday, August 3, 2025, following the Divine Liturgy at the Holy Cathedral of the Resurrection of Christ in Gjirokastër, a 40-day memorial service will be held in honor of the late Metropolitan Dimitrios of Gjirokastër. In an official statement shared…| Orthodox Times (en)
On September 1, 2025, the Metropolitan Synod of the Metropolis of Bessarabia convened at the Metropolitan Residence in Chișinău, coinciding with the 35th anniversary of the episcopal ordination of His Eminence Metropolitan Petru, Archbishop of Chișinău, Metropolitan of Bessarabia, and Exarch of the Lands. The meeting was chaired by Metropolitan…| Orthodox Times (en)
Patriarchal Auxiliary Bishop Varlaam of Ploiești celebrated the Divine Liturgy on Sunday at the Patriarchal Cathedral in Bucharest, where he spoke to the faithful about the Gospel of the rich young man, who, after his encounter with Christ, became His disciple. “It is no coincidence that today’s Gospel is read…| Orthodox Times (en)
Bishop Damaschin of Dorna, assistant bishop to the Archdiocese of Suceava and Rădăuți, said on Saturday that the Virgin Mary weeps when she sees the state of today’s world, shaken by sin and war. Speaking at the “Honouring the Mother of God” procession in Câmpulung Moldovenesc, which featured the wonderworking…| Orthodox Times (en)
Patriarch Daniel of Romania turned 74 on Tuesday. On this occasion, a thanksgiving service was celebrated at the Patriarchal Cathedral in the presence of the Patriarch and other state officials. The Te Deum service was officiated by Patriarchal Auxiliary Bishop Varlaam of Ploiești, who offered words of gratitude and appreciation…| Orthodox Times (en)
Patriarch Daniel of Romania explained on Wednesday that the Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord represents “the radiant icon of every church.” Speaking at the end of the Divine Liturgy celebrated in the historic Chapel of Saint George the Trophy-bearer at the Patriarchal Residence, the Patriarch of Romania said…| Orthodox Times (en)
“The Feast of the Dormition of the Mother of God is full of spiritual meaning, especially because it is celebrated in the middle of the last month—August—of the Church year, which reminds us of the final times of each person’s life and of the end of history,” said His Beatitude…| Orthodox Times (en)
On Sunday, July 20, Patriarch Daniel was present at the wooden church of the “Saint Mary” Monastery in Urlați, Prahova County, where he spoke to the faithful about the Holy Prophet Elijah the Tishbite: “The Holy Prophet Elijah the Tishbite wrote no book, unlike other prophets. Yet, he is called…| Orthodox Times (en)
During his Sunday sermon at the historic St. George Chapel of the Patriarchal Residence, Patriarch Daniel of Romania emphasised that the true purpose of Christian social and charitable work is to cultivate merciful love, not to enhance one’s image. Spiritual Nourishment Comes First The Patriarch explained that spiritual well-being precedes…| Orthodox Times (en)
Patriarch Daniel of the Romanian Orthodox Church awarded the Patriarchal Cross to Archimandrite Clement Haralam, who also celebrated his 70th birthday. The event took place in the Hall of the Holy Romanians at the Patriarchal Residence, in the presence of the cathedral clergy. On this occasion, the Primate of the…| Orthodox Times (en)
Patriarch Daniel of Romania sent a message of condolence on Friday upon the passing of Metropolitan Dionysios of Corinth of the Church of Greece, expressing deep sorrow and describing him as “a good shepherd, humble, courteous, and hospitable, a friend of the Romanian Orthodox Church.” Read the full message: With…| Orthodox Times (en)
Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, the hierarchs of the Ecumenical Throne in America, the clergy, and the faithful Orthodox people of the United States will joyfully welcome the Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew to the United States for an official visit in September 2025. The visit follows the announcement of the Templeton Foundation…| Orthodox Times (en)
On the concluding evening of a meaningful pilgrimage to the Ecumenical Patriarchate, the Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew offered heartfelt remarks during a dinner held in his honor. Surrounded by hierarchs, clergy, and faithful from the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America and guests from the Roman Catholic Church, the Patriarch reflected on…| Orthodox Times (en)
On the occasion of July 4th, a day marking America’s freedom and independence, Archbishop Elpidophoros of America delivers a message that transcends the historic bounds of the celebration. In an era where truth and liberty are tested daily, the Archbishop reminds us of Christ’s fundamental teaching, which tightly binds true…| Orthodox Times (en)
Bishop Timotei, head of the Romanian Orthodox Diocese of Spain and Portugal, has expressed solidarity with the Portuguese people following the Lisbon funicular accident on September 3, which killed 17 people and injured 21 others. In a message addressed to the President of Portugal and the Mayor of Lisbon, Bishop…| 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)
Romanian Orthodox Bishop in Iberia sends solidarity message after deadly Lisbon funicular crash| Orthodox Times (en)
Romanian Orthodox Bishop in Iberia sends solidarity message after deadly Lisbon funicular crash| Orthodox Times (en)
The Archbishop of Cyprus at the Feast of Saint Mamas in Paphos| Orthodox Times (en)
The Archbishop of Cyprus at the Feast of Saint Mamas in Paphos| Orthodox Times (en)
Patriarch Daniel of the Romanian Orthodox Church has expressed condolences to Patriarch Rui Manuel Sousa Valério of Lisbon following a tragic accident in the Portuguese capital on September 3, 2025, which left 17 people dead and several others seriously injured. In his message, Patriarch Daniel said he was praying for…| Orthodox Times (en)
Patriarch John X of Antioch and All the East for the Greek Orthodox Church, received the Ambassador of Cyprus to Lebanon, Maria Hadjitheodosiou, accompanied by a delegation, at the Patriarchal headquarters in Balamand. The meeting highlighted the historic ties between the Church of Antioch and Cyprus, especially in light of…| Orthodox Times (en)
Metropolitan Epifaniy of Kyiv and All Ukraine marked the International Day of Charity with a message on social media highlighting the power of mercy, kindness, and good works as forces of healing and resilience, particularly in times of war. “Charity takes many forms of expression, but what they all have…| Orthodox Times (en)
The Orthodox Church commemorates today Prophet Zachariah. The Holy Prophet Zachariah was a priest and was married to Elizabeth, but they had no children. One day, during a church service, Archangel Gabriel appeared to him and told him that his wife would give birth to a son, whose name would…| 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)
By Efi Efthimiou Russian President Vladimir Putin has urged his U.S. counterpart, Donald Trump, to push for Russian to be recognized as an “official” language in Ukraine and to ensure protection for the “Russian Orthodox churches” in Ukraine, apparently referring to the Ukrainian Orthodox Church (UOC), which, despite the Russian…| Orthodox Times (en)
All-Ukrainian Council of Churches throws the UOC ‘under the bus’: “It remains tied to Moscow”| Orthodox Times (en)
All-Ukrainian Council of Churches throws the UOC ‘under the bus’: “It remains tied to Moscow”| Orthodox Times (en)
All-Ukrainian Council of Churches throws the UOC ‘under the bus’: “It remains tied to Moscow”| Orthodox Times (en)
All-Ukrainian Council of Churches throws the UOC ‘under the bus’: “It remains tied to Moscow”| Orthodox Times (en)
Greek and Syrian FMs discuss strengthening ties, with emphasis on protecting christian populations| Orthodox Times (en)
By Efi Efthimiou The Ukrainian Orthodox Church (UOC – Moscow Patriarchate) has formally announced its refusal to comply with legislation adopted by the Ukrainian authorities that seeks to sever its ties with the Moscow Patriarchate. The decision was communicated in a letter from the head of the UOC, Metropolitan Onufriy,…| Orthodox Times (en)
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)
