Deputy Foreign Minister Yiannis Loverdos will travel to Jerusalem on Holy Saturday to receive the Holy Fire from Patriarch Theophilos III at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, continuing a longstanding Orthodox Easter tradition. The sacred flame will be flown to Athens for nationwide distribution.
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Federal Housing Minister and local MP for Hotham, Clare O’Neil, has announced $4.5 million in…
Angie K, breakout star of Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, in an exclusive interview about grief, grit, and flying the Greek flag on reality TV’s biggest stage.
Evzones Visit Sydney & Adelaide 2025: Honouring Anzac Day & Greek Australian Bonds. The Greek Presidential Guard (Evzones) will visit Australia from April 23 to May 4, 2025, joining Anzac Day commemorations and cultural events in Adelaide and Sydney. Hosted by the Hellenic Studies Foundation, Hellenic Club Sydney, and the Joint Committee for the Commemoration of the Battle of Crete, this historic tour celebrates the deep ties between Greece and Australia.
After nearly 1,700 years, a new temple dedicated to Zeus and Pan has been built in Arcadia, Greece, reviving ancient Hellenic worship. The temple, constructed on a private estate by Dr. Manolis Heliotis and overseen by archaeologist Evangelos Bexis, has sparked both excitement and controversy. While supporters celebrate the return of ancient Greek spiritual practices, the Greek Orthodox Church and government authorities have raised opposition, with legal battles ongoing.
Thousands of Greek-Americans gathered on New York’s Fifth Avenue to celebrate the 204th anniversary of Greek Independence Day. The parade, featuring honored guests like Olympiacos President Vangelis Marinakis and Greek political leaders, highlighted the enduring strength of the Greek diaspora. The event showcased Greek culture, unity, and pride, culminating in emotional moments, particularly the presence of the Evzones, Greece’s Presidential Guard.
Anthimos, born Dionysios Roussas, the former Metropolitan of Thessaloniki, has passed away at 91. From his early education at the University of Athens to his long service in the Greek Orthodox Church, including his tenure at the Church of St. Basil and the Metropolis of Alexandroupolis, he dedicated his life to faith and scholarship until resigning in 2023 due to health issues.
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.
Patriarch Theophilos III of Jerusalem spoke at the United Nations during the screening of the film “Via Dolorosa,” highlighting the challenges faced by Palestinian Christians. The documentary, which presents the story of Palestinian Christianity from the Christians’ perspective, emphasizes their enduring identity and the socio-economic difficulties they confront in the Holy Land.
Today the Greek Orthodox Church commemorates Apokries, Meatfare Sunday, which is the last day of…
The legalization of civil marriage in Greece in 1982 faced fierce opposition from the Church and conservatives, much like today’s debate over same-sex marriage. Despite initial resistance, it became widely accepted, highlighting how social progress, though contentious, is essential to democracy.
Today the Greek Orthodox Church remembers the miracle of Saint Theodore the Tyro and Kolyva (boiled wheat).
On February 5, the Greek Orthodox Church commemorates the Feast Day of Agia Agathi, who…
An ecumenical church service held at St. Christopher’s Cathedral in Canberra marked the beginning of the new parliamentary year. Hosted by the Catholic Church and led by Archbishop Christopher Prowse, the service brought together political leaders, clergy, and community members, with notable attendees including Governor-General Samantha Mostyn, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Opposition Leader Peter Dutton, and several ambassadors, including those from Cyprus and Lebanon. The service also saw the participation of Greek Orthodox Church representatives and Greek Australian community leaders, such as John Loukadellis and Steve Georganas MP.
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…
On January 17 the Greek Orthodox Church celebrates the Feast Day of Agios Antonios O…
Epiphany, a public holiday in Greece, commemorates Jesus Christ’s baptism and the revelation of the Holy Trinity. The Blessing of the Waters ceremony, a key tradition, involves swimmers diving for a cross. While many celebrate on January 6th, some Orthodox churches observe it on January 19th due to calendar differences.
The Greek Orthodox Church celebrates the Feast of the Holy Epiphany on January 6th, commemorating Christ’s baptism and the revelation of the Holy Trinity.