Bishop Benjamin of Minsk elevated to rank of Metropolitan in Moscow
8. September 2020 - 9:40
Yesterday, Sunday, September 6, His Grace Bishop Benjamin of Minsk, formerly of Borisov and Marinogorsk, was elevated to the rank of Metropolitan during the Divine Liturgy at Moscow’s Christ the Savior Cathedral.
Vladyka Benjamin was unanimously elected as the new Patriarchal Exarch of All Belarus by the Holy Synod of the Russian Orthodox Church on August 25.
Ecumenical Patriarch: The only use that respects the Hagia Sophia is that of a Christian church
8. September 2020 - 9:09
“The only use that respects and highlights the truth and the sacred mission of the Hagia Sophia is that of a Christian church,” said Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew in a letter to Metropolitan Agathangelos of Fanari.
The Ecumenical Patriarch expresses gratitude to the Metropolitan of Fanari “for your genuine and sincere expression of love and support for the Ecumenical Patriarchate” and went on to say, among other things: “The Hagia Sophia Church as the architectural depiction of salvation of humankind and all the Creation belongs to all.” The recognition of Hagia Sophia as a world cultural heritage monument indirectly expresses this truth and is not only connected with the incomparable grandeur of the architecture with its hagiography and decoration.”
Holy Liturgy and Baptism in Pakra monastery
7. September 2020 - 15:42
The holiday of the Holy Martyr Irinej, Bishop of Lyon, and Holy Martyr Lupus of Novae were prayerfully celebrated in the monastery of Pakra on 5 September 2020.
“Hagia Sophia” of Bursa was demolished
3. September 2020 - 15:39
The St. Georgios Greek Orthodox Church, which was restored and transformed into a cultural centre by the Nilüfer Municipality in Bursa, was taken from the municipality and transferred to an Islamic Foundation.
The historical building, which was neglected for 7 years, was destroyed last night, as reported by Gazete Duvar, according to greekcitytimes.com.
Metropolis of Korea: Conversion of Chora Church is an act of disrespect
3. September 2020 - 15:37
The Orthodox Metropolis of Korea condemned the Turkish government’s decision to convert the Chora Church into a mosque.
As stated in a relevant announcement, the Metropolis says that it is an act of disrespect on the part of Turkey, towards the Ecumenical Patriarchate and the world cultural heritage.
