Today the Greek Orthodox Church remembers the miracle of Saint Theodore the Tyro and Kolyva (boiled wheat).
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Today the Greek Orthodox Church commemorates Apokries, Meatfare Sunday, which is the last day of…
Today, Greek Orthodox Christians observe Psihosavato, one of the special Saturdays set aside in the liturgical calendar to remember the dead.
A millennia-old Greek legacy in Syria faces silent extinction through fear, flight, and exclusion. The Greek Orthodox community, once 10% of the population, now clings to survival in Damascus and beyond as institutional marginalization grows.
Panagia Kapnikarea is an 11th-century church dedicated to Panagia, situated in the middle of the…
On January 20 the Greek Orthodox Church celebrates the Feast Day of Agios Euthymius the…
On January 19 the Greek Orthodox Church celebrates the Feast Day of Agios Makarios the…
On January 18, the Greek Orthodox Church celebrates the Feast Day of Agios Athanasios. Agios…
January 17 is the Feast Day for Agios Antonios O Megas (Saint Anthony the Great), the revered Father of Monks, celebrated by the Greek Orthodox Church and other traditions as the day he departed this life around 356 AD at 105 years old, marking his life of radical asceticism, prayer, and founding Christian monasticism in the Egyptian desert.
The Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH) has conferred the honorary emblem “Saint Demetrios” on Archbishop…
On January 1 the Greek Orthodox church commemorates Saint Basil the Great, Archbishop of Caesarea…
On December 22nd, the Greek Orthodox Church commemorates Agia Anastasia Pharmakolitria, Saint Protector of poison…
19 December 2025 GCT Archbishop Makarios of Australia joined Australia’s Governor-General Sam Mostyn and several…
The largest and probably the most famous church on the island is located in the capital of Zakynthos. The church of St. Dionysus, the patron saint of Zakynthos, together with the tall white bell tower, forms a beautiful landmark of the harbour. The current appearance of the church dates back to the mid-20th century.
On December 17, the Greek Orthodox Church commemorates Agios Dionysios, the Patron Saint of Zakynthos and Saint of forgiveness.
Agios Spyridon the Wonderworker is the Patron Saint of Kerkyra (Corfu) and is called the…
On December 12 the Greek Orthodox Church commemorates the Feast Day of Agios Spyridonas the Wonderworker, who is the Protector of poor people and the Patron Saint of the island of Kerkyra.
On December 9, the Greek Orthodox Church commemorates the Conception of the Most Holy Theotokos…
A new draft bill by Migration Minister Thanos Plevris aims to increase transparency by requiring competitive tenders for NGO contracts with the Ministry of Migration and Asylum, treating NGOs as service providers and imposing stricter penalties for illegal activities.
Roussanou Nunnery, dedicated to Saint Barbara, is one of the most distinctive monasteries of Meteora. Built atop a steep rock, between Kastraki and the other monasteries, it impresses not only with its dramatic location but also with its unique character as a women’s monastery devoted to service and hospitality.
Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis met Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, reaffirming ties and strengthening Greek-American relations after years of diplomatic tension.
Agios Andreas in Patras is the largest Church in Greece and accommodates around 7,000 worshippers.…
Young Americans are embracing Orthodox Christianity in record numbers. This feature explores the reasons behind the rise and its impact on parish communities.
On November 14 the Greek Orthodox Church commemorates the Feast Day of Agios Filipos the…
U.S. Ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle met with Archbishop Ieronymos in Athens, calling the encounter a “blessing and an honor.” She revealed that she had consulted the Archbishop before accepting her diplomatic post, hoping for a close and fruitful relationship with the Greek Orthodox Church.
Archbishop Elpidophoros of America has become a U.S. citizen, taking the Oath of Allegiance six years after arriving to lead the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese. He expressed gratitude and renewed commitment to serving both the faithful and American society.
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.
On the 8th of November the Greek Orthodox Church celebrates the Feast day of the Synaxis of the Taxiarchs and Archangels Michael and Gabriel, along with Raphael, and of the other bodiless and heavenly orders, the Seraphim, Cherubim, Thrones, Dominions, Powers, Authorities, Principalities, Archangels, and Angels.
In a rare intersection of faith and diplomacy, the Governor of Mount Athos has formally invited US President Donald Trump to visit the Holy Mountain. The gesture highlights the enduring spiritual, cultural, and geopolitical influence of one of Orthodox Christianity’s most sacred sites.
On the 1st of November, the Greek Orthodox Church commemorates the Feast Day of Agios…
