Holy Temple of St. George in Old Cairo: The translation of the Holy Relics of St. George the Trophy Bearer
4. November 2020 - 10:56
The feast of the translation of the Holy Relics of St. George the Trophy Bearer was celebrated with great enthusiasm on Tuesday, November 3, 2020, at the Holy Monastery of St. George in Old Cairo.
In the morning, a Solemn Divine Liturgy was celebrated at the Holy Patriarchal Monastery of St. George in old Cairo, presided over by the Abbot Damaskinos, who was accompanied by the fathers of the Holy Monastery.
Hierarchical Divine Liturgy in the earthquake-stricken Smyrna
3. November 2020 - 14:06
Metropolitan Bartholomew of Smyrna officiated the Orthros and the Divine Liturgy in the Church of Saint Fotini in Smyrni on Sunday, November 1.
Members of the Orthodox Community attended and participated in the Divine Liturgy, defying the post-earthquake activity, as reported by vema.com.au, and they also participated in the Holy Mysteries for empowerment from above during these difficult times that the wider region is currently facing.
Metropolis of Switzerland suspends services in Geneva until Nov 29
3. November 2020 - 14:03
The Metropolis of Switzerland announced that all Sunday Divine Liturgies and all the services to be celebrated at the parishes within the diocese of Geneva will be suspended until November 29, 2020.
In November 2020, the Council of State of Geneva made a decision, which stipulates that places of worship may remain open, however, without religious services, with the exception of weddings and funerals, with a limited number of participants.
Feast of Saints Cosmas and Damianos was celebrated in Shubra
1. November 2020 - 22:30
The Greek community celebrated the Feast of Saints Cosmas and Damianos at the Church of Saints Anargyroi in Shubra, Cairo. The parish went to the church to celebrate the memory of the saints at the festal Vespers on October 31, 2020, and the next day of the feast.
Fragment of 9th-century church discovered in Bosnia and Herzegovina
30. October 2020 - 13:29
A group of archaeologists made a wonderful discovery near Ravno in southern Bosnia and Herzegovina, confirming the presence of Christianity in the area in ancient times.
On Wednesday, October 21, a stone relief plate from the altar partition of a 9th-century church was discovered in the village of Zavala, according to archaeologist Snježana Vasilj from the University of Mostar.
