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Catholicos-Patriarch Shio III: Prayer is the most powerful thing on earth
2+ hour, 29+ min ago (354+ words) Catholicos-Patriarch Shio III of Georgia emphasized the central importance of prayer in the spiritual life of Christians during his homily on the feast day of Saint David Garejeli, celebrated at the Monastery of David Gareja on May 28, 2026. Addressing the faithful,…...
Hong Kong Metropolitanate responds to unauthorized liturgical actions by Romanian priest
6+ hour, 35+ min ago (239+ words) The Orthodox Metropolitanate of Hong Kong and South East Asia issued an official announcement concerning the activities of Romanian Orthodox priest Daniel Cor'u, who reportedly celebrated the Divine Liturgy in Shenzhen, China, as well as in Hong Kong and the…...
Patriarch of Alexandria meets President of Zambia during Africa Freedom Day Celebrations
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (302+ words) Pope and Patriarch Theodore II of Alexandria and All Africa participated on Monday, May 25, 2026, in the official celebrations marking Africa Freedom Day in Lusaka, Zambia, in an atmosphere of deep emotion, high symbolism, and historic significance. The celebrations, dedicated to…...
Patriarch of Romania: It is not enough to speak about the unity of the Church, we must pray for it
3+ day, 9+ hour ago (303+ words) Patriarch Daniel of Romania emphasized the importance of prayer for the unity of the Church during his sermon on the Sunday of the Holy Fathers of the First Ecumenical Council. The Patriarch participated in the Divine Liturgy celebrated at the…...
Patriarch of Alexandria: Africa is a great embrace of love and hope for the Patriarchate
3+ day, 10+ hour ago (398+ words) A Patriarchal Divine Liturgy was celebrated with great solemnity on Sunday of the Holy Fathers, May 24, 2026, at the Community Church of Saint Alexander of the Greek Community of Lusaka and Surrounding Areas (Makeni), presided over by Theodore II of Alexandria....
Zambia welcomed the Patriarch of Alexandria | Orthodox Times (en)
6+ day, 10+ hour ago (216+ words) On the morning of Thursday, May 21, 2026, Pope and Patriarch Theodore II of Alexandria and All Africa arrived in Lusaka, the capital of Zambia, for an official missionary visit to the country, accompanied by Bishop Sylvester of Jinja and Eastern Uganda…...
Ecumenical Patriarch: There has never been, nor will there ever be, a "holy war"
1+ week, 11+ hour ago (251+ words) On Wednesday, May 20, 2026, the Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew presided over the Divine Liturgy for the Leave-taking of the Feast of Pascha at the Church of Saint George Antiphonitis in the Phanar. "Armed with deep faith and certainty, we Christians face the…...
Patronal feast of Sts Constantine & Helen Parish in Bruges
1+ week, 2+ day ago (227+ words) On Sunday, May 17, 2026, the Orthodox Parish of Saints Constantine and Helen in Bruges joyfully celebrated the feast of its patron saints. The festive gathering reached its culmination with the celebration of a Hierarchical Divine Liturgy, presided over by Metropolitan Athenagoras…...
Metropolitan of Zambia submits Pontian Greek Genocide resolution to UN Office in Lusaka | Orthodox Times (en)
1+ week, 2+ day ago (146+ words) Metropolitan of Zambia submits Pontian Greek Genocide resolution to UN Office in Lusaka Orthodox Times Metropolitan of Zambia submits Pontian Greek Genocide resolution to UN Office in Lusaka On the morning of May 19, 2026, the Day of Remembrance of the Genocide…...
Archbishop of America presided over Graduation Vespers and Stavrophoria at HCHC
1+ week, 5+ day ago (215+ words) On May 15, Archbishop Elpidophoros of America presided over the Great Vespers and Stavrophoria at Hellenic College Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology in Brookline, Massachusetts. The service marked the beginning of the school's graduation celebrations, which will culminate in…...