Greek Orthodox Church

Epiphany: Celebrating Christ's Baptism Across Different Calendars

Epiphany, a public holiday in Greece, commemorates Jesus Christ's baptism and the revelation of the Holy Trinity. The Blessing of…

7 January 2025

Holy Epiphany in the Greek Orthodox Church

The Greek Orthodox Church celebrates the Feast of the Holy Epiphany on January 6th, commemorating Christ's baptism and the revelation…

6 January 2025

Sinai Monastery Awaits Key Ruling

After nearly a decade of legal battles, Saint Catherine's Monastery, the world's oldest continuously occupied Christian monastery, awaits a crucial…

2 January 2025

Greek Leaders Ring in New Year with Athens Church Liturgy

Greek leaders, including President Katerina Sakellaropoulou and Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, attended the New Year’s liturgy at Athens Metropolitan Church,…

2 January 2025

January 1, Feast Day of Saint Basil the Great

On January 1 the Greek Orthodox church commemorates Saint Basil the Great, Archbishop of Caesarea in Cappadocia. Saint Basil was…

1 January 2025

President Jimmy Carter, 100, Recipient of Athenagoras Human Rights Award, Passes Away

President Jimmy Carter, the 39th U.S. president and recipient of the 1987 Athenagoras Human Rights Award, passed away at the…

30 December 2024

Erdoğan’s Demands on Jerusalem Could Raise Questions About Istanbul’s Sovereignty

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's recent comments on Jerusalem raise significant questions about Turkey's sovereignty over Istanbul. While his government…

27 December 2024

Trump's Greece Ambassador Nominee, Kimberly Guilfoyle, on Greece and Archbishop of America

Kimberly Guilfoyle expressed deep honor at being nominated by President Donald Trump as the next U.S. Ambassador to Greece. She…

25 December 2024

Feast Day of Agia Anastasia the Pharmakolitria

On December 22nd, the Greek Orthodox Church commemorates Agia Anastasia Pharmakolitria, Saint Protector of poison and other harmful substances. On…

22 December 2024

Feast Day of Holy Martyr Themistocles

On December 21, the Greek Orthodox church commemorates the Holy Martyr Themistocles, protector of the persecuted Christians. Holy Martyr Themistocles…

21 December 2024

Forefeast of the Nativity of the Lord

On December 20th, the Greek Orthodox Church begins the Fore feast of the Nativity, whose liturgical structure is similar to…

20 December 2024

Gunmen Attack Greek Orthodox Church in Hama, Syria

A Greek Orthodox church in Hama, Syria, was attacked by gunmen, raising concerns about the safety of religious minorities in…

20 December 2024

Agios Dionysios Church in Zakynthos

Agios Dionysios is the largest church in Zakynthos and celebrates December 17, the Feast Day of Agios Dionysios, the island's…

17 December 2024

December 17, Feast Day of Agios Dionysios

On December 17, the Greek Orthodox Church commemorates Agios Dionysios, the Patron Saint of Zakynthos and Saint of forgiveness.

17 December 2024

Annunciation Rings in 20th Anniversary Gala with Festive Spirit and Generosity

New York, NY – The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church of New York City celebrated its 20th Annual Stewardship and Mistletoe…

13 December 2024

Holy and Miraculous Church of Agios Spyridon in Kerkyra

Agios Spyridon the Wonderworker is the Patron Saint of Kerkyra (Corfu) and is called the “Keeper of the City” as…

12 December 2024

Feast Day of Agios Spyridon the Wonderworker

On December 12 the Greek Orthodox Church commemorates the Feast Day of Agios Spyridonas the Wonderworker, who is the Protector…

12 December 2024

Putin and Assad Visit Greek Orthodox Church in Damascus

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Syrian President Bashar al-Assad visited the Mariamite Cathedral of Damascus, one of the oldest Greek…

9 December 2024

Feast Day of Agia Anna and the Conception of the Most Holy Theotokos

On December 9, the Greek Orthodox Church commemorates Righteous Agia Anna’s Conception of Panagia, the Most Holy Theotokos. Saint Anna,…

9 December 2024

Holy Monastery of Agia Varvara Roussanou in Meteora

The Monastery of Agia Varvara Roussanou is one of the six active monasteries in Meteora. It is dedicated to Agia…

4 December 2024

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