Aegina was filled with light and reverence as thousands of faithful celebrated the Holy Memory of Saint Nektarios with solemn liturgies, a grand procession, and heartfelt prayers, honouring one of Greece’s most beloved saints.
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Archbishop Makarios proud Orthodox faith shines in Sydney sermon at St. Nicholas. Call to love enemies draws Minister Mendoni and dignitaries for unity.
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Turkish authorities have once again banned the Divine Liturgy at the historic Panagia Soumela Monastery in Trabzon, preventing Dormition Feast celebrations for the second consecutive year.
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will visit Chania on August 15th to attend the Divine Liturgy for the Assumption of the Virgin Mary at the Holy Monastery of Agios Ioannis Prodromos in Korakies, as announced by his Press Office.
Over 30,000 believers gathered at the Holy Monastery of Saint John the Theologian in Souroti to honor Saint Paisios on the 31st anniversary of his repose. A Solemn Divine Liturgy and all-night vigil marked the occasion, with thousands enduring long waits to visit his tomb.
On Great and Holy Saturday the Orthodox Church commemorates the burial of Christ and His descent into Hades. It is the day between the Crucifixion of our Lord and His glorious Resurrection.
A terrorist attack was thwarted at the Greek Orthodox Church of Saint George in Bludan, Syria, on April 6, 2025, when extremists from al-Jolani’s militia attempted to burn the church and detonate explosives before the Divine Liturgy. Miraculously, the fire extinguished itself, and the bombs failed to explode, an event many attribute to Saint George’s intervention.
On Clean Wednesday, March 5, 2025, His Beatitude Patriarch Theophilos of Jerusalem presided over the Divine Liturgy of the Pre-Sanctified Gifts at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, accompanied by bishops, priests, monks, nuns, and pilgrims. The service was followed by a tour of the sacred sites led by His Eminence Archbishop Isidoros, with Greek Minister of Culture Lina Mendoni joining the delegation.
Forgiveness Sunday, occurring just before Great Lent in the Greek Orthodox Church, emphasizes themes of repentance and reconciliation. It recalls Adam and Eve’s exile from Eden and highlights the importance of seeking forgiveness from God and one another. Through the Divine Liturgy and the Vespers of Forgiveness, believers are encouraged to embark on Lent’s spiritual journey as a community unified in faith and love.
A solemn farewell is being held at the Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens for Archbishop Anastasios of Albania, who passed away at 95. A Divine Liturgy and Trisagion service, led by prominent church leaders, honor his legacy as dignitaries and the public pay their respects. The late Archbishop’s funeral will take place in Tirana, following a period of mourning declared by the Orthodox Church of Albania.
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew presided over the Epiphany celebrations at the Church of St. George in Phanar, Istanbul, which included a solemn Divine Liturgy and the traditional blessing of the waters in the Keratian Gulf. The event drew large crowds from Greece, Romania, Ukraine, and other Orthodox regions, with prominent attendees such as Nikos Androulakis and Akis Skertsos. Similar ceremonies were held in other parts of Istanbul, reflecting the enduring importance of this Orthodox tradition.
On the Sunday before Christmas, Archbishop Makarios of Australia delivered a powerful homily at All Saints Church in Belmore, urging the faithful to offer their sins to Christ as a gift and embrace spiritual renewal this Christmas season.
Thousands gathered in Sydney for a historic Divine Liturgy, commemorating a century of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia. This momentous occasion brought together the community to celebrate faith, heritage, and unity.
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew embarks on an official visit to Australia from today to commemorate the…
Archbishop Ieronymos of Athens emphasized the importance of respecting nature as God’s creation during a Divine Liturgy at the Holy Retreat of St. Porphyrios in Attica. He linked climate change to human selfishness and urged people to protect the environment. Speaking on the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, he encouraged resilience in the face of personal struggles, drawing inspiration from Mary’s humility and obedience.
Archbishop Elpidophoros of America arrived at the Xenophontos Monastery at Mount Athos, where he will…
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A priest in Lesvos, who was ill with COVID-19, performed the Divine Liturgy normally on…
The historic Monastery of Panagia Soumela in Trabzon of Pontus reopened after five years of…
The date was 26 July 1970 when the late Archbishop of Australia Ezekiel presided over…
On Sunday, May 24, Sunday of the Blind Man, His Grace Bishop Emilianos of Meloa…
His Eminence Archbishop Makarios, Primate of the Greek Orthodox Church of Australia, conducted the Divine…
When physical church participation is not possible, the faithful in addition to the daily cycle…
Christmas is just around the corner and many are feeling the frustration and chaos frantically…
Defence Minister and ANEL (The Independent Greeks) leader, Panos Kammenos has announced his party will be…
