The rapid rise of Artificial Intelligence and the role that Orthodox Christianity can play in…
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The Holy Metropolis of Nea Ionia, Philadelphia, Heraklion, and Chalcedon has launched “LOGOS,” the first AI-powered tool to assist believers with accurate information on Orthodox theology and spirituality, developed with the ICT Lab Heron.
The Holy Synod of the Church of Greece, meeting on June 12–13, 2025, under Archbishop Ieronymos, endorsed the new “personal number” system, stating it raises no theological or personal freedom concerns. The system, introduced by Presidential Decree 40/2025, will replace existing ID, tax, and social security numbers. The Synod also allocated €680,000 for scholarships and planned conferences on Orthodox anthropology and monasticism.
On May 7, 2025, the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens bestowed the title of Honorary Doctor upon Archbishop Makarios of Australia in a grand ceremony attended by Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I and Archbishop Ieronymos II. Rector Gerasimos Siasos lauded Makarios as “an inspired hierarch” whose work revitalizes the Greek Orthodox community in Australia through education, social outreach, and theological leadership. In his keynote, Makarios addressed the challenges of digital media in shaping ecclesiastical and democratic consciousness, cementing his role as a global voice for Orthodoxy and Hellenism.
Christos Yannaras, the renowned philosophy professor, author, and columnist, passed away on Sunday (24/08) at the age of 89. He was a distinguished Greek philosopher, theologian, and university professor, known for his work in philosophy, theology, and political thought. He taught as a Professor of Philosophy at Panteion University of Athens and authored numerous books, articles, and essays.
Bartholomew: Pope Francis to visit Ecumenical Patriarchate for anniversary of First Council of Nicaea
In his Easter message delivered today, Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew underscores the Orthodox Church’s steadfast commitment…
Today marks the fifth anniversary of the passing of His Eminence Archbishop Stylianos Harkianakis, the…
The exhibition charts the continuity and vitality of icon painting wherever Orthodox Christianity took root after the events of 1453, notably in Russia, Crete and mainland Greece. There are icons by masters from the great Cretan workshops, whose holy subjects vibrate with life against shimmering gold leaf surrounds.
In the Orthodox tradition, theology is a much-cherished reality; so much so that non-Orthodox…
Dr Vassilis Adrahtas concludes his ten week series which explored the cardinal Indigenous concepts, beliefs and practices from Australia in the context of Orthodoxy, as the incorporation of the sensitivities and aspirations found in Indigenous worldviews all over the world remains one of the most pressing issues in global Orthodox theology.
Why should the Orthodox faithful be interested in things Indigenous? Why would Indigenous people be…
In this week’s column, Dr Adrahtas surveys various social spaces and the Orthodox theology they produce: Academic Theology, Pulpit Theology, Social Media Theology and Politically Correct Theoogy.
The way one writes about their history reflects the way they perceive their place and…
His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America thanked the Greek government for its 2 million euro…
