The Holy Synod of the Church of Greece announced on Wednesday that point-of-sale (POS) systems…
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The Holy Synod of the Orthodox Church of Albania elected Metropolitan Ioannis of Korçë as the new Archbishop of Tirana, Durrës, and All Albania on March 16, 2025, following the passing of Archbishop Anastasios. Ioannis, who has served as Metropolitan since 1998, vowed to uphold tradition and lead with devotion. His enthronement is set for March 29.
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.
The Orthodox Church of Greece has criticized the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics for scenes it claims mocked Christian religious symbols and figures, provoking the faith of billions. The church urged respect for all religious symbols to avoid similar incidents in the future, while also congratulating Greek Olympians and extending well wishes to Paralympic athletes.
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.
Saint Vissarion the Agathonite is the newly canonized saint of the Greek Orthodox Church, announced…
The Holy Synod of the Church of Greece has sent a circular to the priests…
The Holy Synod of the Orthodox Church unanimously voted on Monday to send a letter…
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew praised front line health care workers in their battle against the pandemic…
With tears in my eyes, I read the public apology of Archbishop Elpidophoros of America,…
After much ambivalence and hesitation the Church of Greece will give its formal blessing for…
A priest in northern Greece says he wants to ban the use of masks in…
Churchgoers have been instructed to wear double masks during Holy Week services in Greece. The…
Churches in Greece will be open to the faithful for Holy Week services next week,…
In its proposal to the government for Easter, the Church of Greece is proposing an…
The Holy Synod of the Greek Orthodox Church on Monday said it will open churches to the faithful during the Epiphany celebration on January 6.
Churches in Greece will be open for individual prayer, while services will be allowed with…
Greek government spokesperson Stelios Petsas, last week announced that churches will be open to the…
Greece’s Education and Religion Ministry announced that Archbishop Ieronymos of Athens and All Greece, requested…
A hundred people have died in Greece after contracting coronavirus, the latest figures reveal. The…