Orthodox Churches

Patriarch of Alexandria to celebrate Feast of Saint Nicholas in Cairo

Patriarch Theodore of Alexandria will visit Cairo on the Feast of Saint Nicholas.

The Patriarch will preside over the Vespers service on Saturday, December 5, at 18:30 and the Divine Liturgy on Sunday, December 6 at the Cathedral of Saint Nicholas in Hamzawi.

Archbishop of Athens is expected to be discharged from hospital by the end of the week

Archbishop Ieronymos of Athens and All Greece is expected to be discharged from “Evangelismos” hospital by the end of the week.

The course of the health of the Primate of the Church of Greece seems to be progressing very smoothly and, if everything continues as it is today, he may be discharged from the hospital on Thursday or Friday.

Letter of condolences of the WCC addressed to the Holy Synod of the Serbian Orthodox Church

The friendship of the Lord is for those who fear him, and he makes his covenant known to them. (Ps 25,14)Your Eminences, It is with deep sadness that we heard of the falling asleep in the Lord of His Holiness, Patriarch Irinej, the Head of Orthodox Church of Serbia.

Patriarch Daniel offers prayers for rest of Patriarch Irinej’s soul

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel officiated a memorial service at St George’s Chapel of his patriarchal residence for the rest of the soul of Serbian Patriarch Irinej on Sunday.

“The way in which he led the Serbian Orthodox Church strengthened its major role in the life of Serbian society, thus, contributing to the rapprochement of the Church to the people and the people to the Church. He militated for preserving and promoting the faith and values of Orthodoxy in a society affected by secularisation,” Patriarch Daniel noted.

Patriarch John X Extends Condolences for the Patriarch of Serbia:

“We knew in the person of the late Patriarch a great support for the Church of Antioch.”

His Beatitude John X, Patriarch of Antioch and All the East, sent a message of condolences to the Holy Synod of the Serbian Orthodox Church over the repose in the Lord of Patriarch Irenaeus of Serbia, who died today.

Letter of condolences to the Orthodox Church of Serbia by Archbishop of Albania

It is to our distress of heart that we are informed of the departure to the Lord of our beloved brother and concelebrant, Patriarch of Serbia Irenaeus, who was distinct in his gentle, decent and peaceful character, in his genuine feelings, and his deep Orthodox spirituality. Patriarch Irenaeus, of blessed memory, was shepherd to his people whom he loved with self-sacrifice and wisdom, and he contributed to the reinforcement of the unity of Orthodoxy. May our God rest his compassionate soul among the just.

We express our sincere condolences to the venerable Hierarchy, the pious clergy, and the faithful of the Church of Serbia with whom we are humbly joining in prayers during this period of great grief.

The bright figure of the unforgettable Patriarch Irinaeus will certainly inspire those worldwide who love the Lord and are looking for examples of genuine Christian ethos.