The Syrian government has announced that it will build a replica of the Hagia Sophia, according to Lebanon’s Al-Modon media. This in opposition to the Turkish regime’s conversion of Hagia Sophia into…
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“I am deeply grieved that the powerful of this world, at least the majority of them, are hiding behind their finger, or rather behind their own geopolitical and geostrategic designs,” Archbishop Ieronymos…
The Palestinian terrorist organisation Hamas congratulated Turkey for its decision to convert Hagia Sophia into a mosque. “Opening of Hagia Sophia to prayer is a proud moment for all Muslims,” said Rafat…
The Vatican and Pope Francis have remained utterly silent about the conversion of Hagia Sophia into a mosque and is causing concern in the Christian world. At a time when the whole…
Today is the Feast Day of Agios Paisios of Mount Athos, who was born on July 25, 1924 and died July 12, 1994. Also known as Elder Paisios (Γέροντας Παΐσιος ο Αγιορείτης),…
Toronto Public Health (TPH) has issued revised COVID-19 guidelines that ban the offering of Holy Communion to the faithful. The new guidelines state that suspended services include “Communion and other close contact activities.” “Community…
Mr James Jordan, the Chairman of St. Basil’s sent a letter of support to His Eminence Archbishop Makarios of Australia, which you can read here- 18 June 2020 Archbishop Makarios Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia Your Eminence,…
On Sunday, 21 June, the Second Sunday of Matthew, His Eminence Archbishop Makarios of Australia went to the Holy Parish of St Nicholas in Marrickville, Sydney, where he officiated during Matins and…
Volunteers from the Greek Orthodox Parish and Community of Saint Nectarios in Burwood (Sydney, Australia), have received $3,200 through the Morrison Government’s Volunteer Grants. The announcement was made by Dr Fiona Martin…
His Eminence Archbishop Makarios, Primate of the Greek Orthodox Church of Australia, has issued a message on the occasion of World Day Against Child Labour, which you can read here- On the occasion…
“VR Pilgrim” is the first aрр in the world that enables smartphone users to virtually travel to the most mysterious and inaccessible places of Christian heritage, from the comfort of their homes.…
His Eminence Archbishop Makarios of Australia issued a message of unity on the occasion of the celebration of the memory of the Holy Fathers of the First Ecumenical Council. On Sunday, 31…
His Eminence Archbishop Makarios, Primate of the Greek Orthodox Church of Australia, has issued a message for National Reconciliation Week, which you can read here- As we are in National Reconciliation Week,…
In an atmosphere of Paschal joy, on Wednesday 27 May, the last day of the Easter period at the Cathedral of the Annunciation of our Lady Theotokos, in Sydney, His Eminence Archbishop…
Donald Trump, Prime Minister of the United States made a phone call to Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew on Easter Sunday, to express his warm wishes for the feast of Christ’s Resurrection and Holy…
The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia have announced a new community relief program, the COVID-19 COMMUNITY RELIEF. You can read the official announcement here- In response to the immediate global crisis resulting…
His Eminence Archbishop Makarios, Primate of The Greek Orthodox Church in Australia, spoke to the Orthodoxia News Agency and journalist Maria Giachnaki this week, amid the coronavirus pandemic. In the interview conducted…
Metropolitan Seraphim of Kythira was arrested after he opened the church doors, conducted church service and with bells ringing called on the faithful to come to church on Friday, despite a ban…
As the coronavirus pandemic forces fewer gatherings around the world and in our communities, church parishes are live streaming services, bringing the church into everyones home. With the blessings of His Eminence Archbishop…
Following the recent instructions by the Greek Orthodox Patriach Bartholomew for the temporary suspension of churches services till the end of March, it was suddenly announced on Thursday that the monastic community…