Procession of Saint Theodora’s relic through streets of Corfu
10. March 2020 - 9:57
Hundreds of faithful gathered this year to attend the procession of Saint Theodora in Corfu’s Old Town, which takes place on Sunday of Orthodoxy. The litany starts from the Metropolitan Cathedral of Corfu, where the holy relic is kept.
Holy Synod of the Ecumenical Patriarchate elects New Metropolitan of Imbros and Tenedos
10. March 2020 - 9:52
The former Bishop of Erythres, Kyrillos, was shortly before elected new Metropolitan of Imbros and Tenedos by the Holy Synod of the Ecumenical Patriarchate.
Cyril, born as Ioannis Sykis, was born in the village Lampou Mili in Lesvos on November 11, 1963. He graduated from the Athens Theological School in 1988. He was ordained Deacon on September 14, 1990, and Presbyter in March 1991. He served at the Metropolis of Mytilini and a s a pastor in Smyrna.
Synagogue religious events suspended in Thessaloniki amid coronavirus fear
6. March 2020 - 22:55
All religious gatherings at the synagogues and community centers were suspended until March 14, 2020, by the decision of the Jewish Community of Thessaloniki, while striving to avoid the risk of the occurrence or spread of the COVID-19, and aiming to protect the vulnerable groups.
Ecumenical Patriarch welcomed Archbishop of Cyprus
6. March 2020 - 22:00
Archbishop Chrysostomos of Cyprus is at the Ecumenical Patriarchate to meet with Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew. The visit is part of the invitation of the Ecumenical Patriarch to the Hierarch of Cyprus. The Ecumenical Patriarch had invited the Primate of Cyprus to concelebrate the Divine Liturgy on the Sunday of Orthodoxy.
Father Gervasios, the “Saint of Prisoners,” passed away at the age of 89
6. March 2020 - 14:43
Father Gervasios – born George Raptopoulos – also known as the “Saint of Prisoners” passed away early in the morning at the age of 89. People called him “the priest of the poor” or “angel for the sons of the prodigal son.” Since 1987, the Ministry of Prisoners (Diakonia ton Filakismenon) “Penitent Thief Golgotha” has released more than 16,000 prisoners in need, paying their fines and giving more than 5,000,000 euros, money raised from people’s contributions.
