Greek Orthodox Church

Feast Day of Agios Therapon, miracle worker and healer  

Feast Day of Agios Therapon, miracle worker and healer

On May 14, the Greek Orthodox Church commemorates the Feast Day of Martyrdom Therapon, who was a monk and ascetic on the…

7 days ago

The Orthodox Church commemorates today Saint Thomas the Apostle

Saint Thomas the Apostle is one of the twelve disciples of Jesus Christ. He came from a family of fishermen.…

1 week ago

The Epitaphios Service at St. Nicholas WTC

On the evening of Great and Holy Friday, May 3, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America joined Fr. Andreas Vithoulkas…

2 weeks ago

A Sea of Blue and White Washes Over Chicago for Greek Independence Day

Chicago's Greektown transformed into a vibrant celebration of Hellenic heritage as the annual Greek Heritage Parade took centre stage. Presented…

1 month ago

Memorial Service Held for Vasilis Karras in Halkidiki

In Halkidiki today, the memorial service for Vasilis Karras

2 months ago

Fire Damages Greek Orthodox Christie Downs Church

A fire ripped through the Greek Orthodox Parish of Saint Andrew on Beach Road in Christie Downs in Adelaide on…

2 months ago

Sydney Town Hall Resonates with Hymns as Hellenic Choir Celebrates Archdiocese Centenary

Hellenic Choir Celebrates 100 Years of the Holy Archdiocese of Australia at Sydney Town Hall The Sydney Town Hall echoed…

2 months ago

Apokries, Meatfare Sunday

Today the Greek Orthodox Church commemorates Apokries, Meatfare Sunday, which is the last day of meat consumption until Pascha. The Sunday…

2 months ago

Greek Orthodox Holy Synod calls for action against anti-Semitism

The Greek Orthodox Church's Holy Synod has called for more action in the fight against anti-Semitism and all other forms…

3 months ago

Celebrities with Greek Heritage

Greece is the birthplace of numerous renowned individuals who have gained international fame. Here is a list of some of…

3 months ago

Bodies of Australian couple Jesse Baird and Luke Davies Found Near Greek Monastery

In a grim turn of events, the remains of the missing Australian couple Jesse Baird and Luke Davies were discovered…

3 months ago

Greek Ties Bind: Camilla Honours Late King Constantine of Greece as Charles Steps Back

In a significant moment indicating King Charles's withdrawal from public engagements, Queen Camilla will represent the royal family at a…

3 months ago

Bishop Bartholomeos Presides Over Swearing-in Ceremony of Tasmanian Consul General

His Eminence, Bishop Bartholomeos of Harioupolis, visited Hobart, Tasmania, and presided over the swearing-in ceremony of Mrs. Aikaterinis Skalidis as…

3 months ago

The Miracle of Saint Theodore the Tyro and Kolyva

Today the Greek Orthodox Church remembers the miracle of Saint Theodore the Tyro and Kolyva (boiled wheat).

3 months ago

This Greece poised to legalize same-sex marriage, bucking Orthodox tradition

Greece is on the verge of legalizing same-sex marriage, despite opposition from the Greek Orthodox Church. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis…

3 months ago

Castellorizian Association of NSW Celebrates 100 Years with Centenary Gala

The Castellorizian Association of NSW recently celebrated a significant milestone, marking its 100th year with a grand Centenary Gala held…

3 months ago

Feast Day of Agios Parthenios, Patron Saint of Cancer Patients

On February 7, the Greek Orthodox Church commemorates the Feast Day of Saint Parthenios, the Miracle Worker

3 months ago

Church of Greece 'firmly opposed' to same-sex marriage, it says in response to related bills

The Church of Greece's Hierarchy unanimously disagrees with the same-sex couples bill. In a unanimous decision, the session of the…

4 months ago

Feast Day of Agios Euthymius the Great

On January 20 the Greek Orthodox Church celebrates the Feast Day of Agios Euthymius the Great, who was also known…

4 months ago

Archbishop Elpidophoros Mount Athos Visit

Archbishop Elpidophoros of America arrived at the Xenophontos Monastery at Mount Athos, where he will spend four days and officiate…

4 months ago