Orthodox Churches

Metropolitan Anthony: A real terror launched against the UOC

Met. Anthony noted that only a fluke saved the lives of 80 monks of the Holy Assumption Monastery during the fire and stressed the authorities' response to this.

On April 24, 2020, the UOC Chancellor, Metropolitan Anthony (Pakanich) of Boryspil and Brovary, commented on the fire in the Holy Assumption Monastery in Odessa and prior attacks on the temples and monasteries of the UOC. On his Facebook page, the hierarch called what was happening a real terror against the Church.

Romanian Orthodox Church marks 135th anniversary of autocephaly

On Saturday, the Romanian Orthodox Church marks its 135th anniversary of autocephaly. After Romania gained its state independence in 1877 and was declared a Kingdom in 1881, the prestige of the Romanian Orthodox Church increased, making necessary the formal recognition of its autocephaly, long denied by the Ecumenical Patriarchate.

Relics of St. Filofteia of Argeş, “protectress of Romania,” Taken in Procession for First Time in 73 Years

Carrying on a centuries-old Orthodox tradition of religious processions in times of suffering and need, the relics of St. Filofteia of Argeş, known as the “Protectress of Romania,” were carried in procession throughout Argeş County on Wednesday, April 22, with prayers to end the coronavirus pandemic.

Greek Alternate Foreign Minister message on 105th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide

Today, Friday, alternate Minister of Foreign Affairs Miltiadis Varvitsiotis stressed the need to keep the memory of the past alive, in a message to mark the 105th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide.

“Today, we honour the 105th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, a human and historical tragedy that we must never forget,” Varvitsiotis posted on his Twitter account.

Patriarch of Alexandria: In the name of true God, Christians and Muslims, united like brothers, take courage

Patriarch Theodore II of Alexandria and All Africa conveyed his warmest wishes to Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on the occasion of the start of the holy month of Ramadan for Muslims.

“I would like to send my heartfelt wishes from the patriarchal holy monastery of St. George to all our brothers and sisters, to all who live in the blessed country of Egypt, as the holy period of Ramadan begins at dawn,” the Primate of Alexandria said and wished them “to have the blessing of the mercifull and great God. May they have God’s blessing in their daily prayers and in the exaltation of their hearts to the true God.”

Unknown when the temples will reopen for the faithful in Greece

It is still unknown when the temples will be opened for the faithful, according to Education Minister Niki Kerameus.

Speaking on ANT1 TV about the return of pupils to schools and the continuation of the school year, the minister was asked if there is a provision for churches.