Metropolitan Amfilohije Detained in Podgorica
13. April 2020 - 10:58
Metropolitan Amfilohije, the Serbian Orthodox Church’s top bishop in Montenegro, was detained by the country’s police for holding a prayer at the Zlatica monastery in the capital, Podgorica, on Sunday.
Media reported that Amfilohije was brought in by police with dozens of other priests and believers for violating the government’s ban on holding religious ceremonies during the COVID19 pandemic.
Statement by the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the United States of America Concerning Holy Week and Easter
5. April 2020 - 18:55
The Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the United States of America (ACOB-USA) recommends further compliance with the sanitary norms for Covid-19 prevention during the following period, when Orthodox Christians celebrate Palm Sunday, the Holy Week and Easter.
Statement of the ACOB-USA Executive Committee Concerning Holy Week and Pascha (Easter)
13. April 2020 - 10:48
The Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the United States of America has issued the following statement concerning Holy Week and Pascha (Easter). Read the full text down below:
Archbishop of Mount Sinai: We have to be aware of measures and not be dissatisfied
13. April 2020 - 10:46
“We have to be cautious, discrete, and obedient to our governors, who make efforts to ensure the safety of the citizens of their country. This situation will soon be over and, therefore, we will be able to attend the religious services,” Archbishop Damianos of Mount Sinai said in a letter he wrote ahead of Holy Week. In particular, he addressed the Greek Orthodox of the Archdiocese of Sinai and his spiritual children. He pointed out, “We have to be aware of the measures taken (against the coronavirus pandemic) and not be dissatisfied.” He also welcomed the initiatives taken by the Egyptian State for the security of the citizens and praised the Governor of the South Sinai, Khaled Fouda, for his efforts.
Turkish President sent Easter message to Christian citizens of Turkey
13. April 2020 - 10:43
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan sent his Easter message to Christian citizens of Turkey, saying that, unfortunately, believers would not be able to gather in churches due to the coronavirus.
“I sincerely congratulate our Christian compatriots who belong to various churches and communities on the occasion of one of the most important holidays, Easter,” said the Turkish president.
