Orthodox Churches
Governor of Sinai to monks of St. Catherine’s Monastery: We are by your side
22. March 2020 - 22:30
The Governor of the South Sinai, Khaled Fouda, expressed his support to the monks of St. Catherine’s monastery in Sinai and stressed that all authorities would be by the side of the Greek Orthodox monastery.
The adviser of Governor Khaled Fouda, Antonis Kazamias, conveyed the message of the greatest philhellene in Egypt. In his message, the Governor of Sinai said that he was rather satisfied with the fact that the Monastic Brotherhood, led by Archbishop Damianos of Sinai, was the first to stop accepting pilgrims during church services, which were being performed behind closed doors.
Ecumenical Patriarch sends letters of sympathy to Pope Francis and President of Italy
22. March 2020 - 22:19
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew expresses his sympathy and solidarity to the Italian people, who are being severely tested by the coronavirus pandemic.
Moreover, he sends letters of sympathy to Pope Francis of Rome and to the President of the Italian Republic, Sergio Mattarella. The Ecumenical Patriarch praises all healthcare workers for their great spirit of self-sacrifice and for treating so many patients.
Archbishop Anastasios of Tirana: We need resistance to pandemic
22. March 2020 - 22:15
Archbishop Anastasios of Tirana and all Albania sents a message to the faithful regarding the coronavirus.
As he points out, “It is as if a new World War has been declared by an invisible enemy.” Moreover, he urges the faithful to avoid panic, depression and despair and to stay calm, to have a clear mind, and to be disciplined as for the decisions taken by the government and health authorities. “I would like to thank from the bottom of my heart the cleaners, the public authorities, the media, and especially the doctors and nurses, who are on the front lines in the fight against coronavirus and take care of all patients,” he said.
Archbishop of Athens: Let’s turn our homes into churches
21. March 2020 - 22:54
On the day of the Third Salutations to the Theotokos, Archbishop Ieronymos of Athens asked the faithful to turn every house into a church.
The Archbishop, stating that the right decisions have been made by the Hierarchy and the State, urged again the faithful to abide by the self-protection measures to prevent the spread of coronavirus, and sent a special message to healthcare professionals battling at the hospitals, and to the researchers looking for a treatment.
Archbishop of Athens thanked the media for broadcasting the liturgies
21. March 2020 - 21:28
Archbishop Ieronymos of Athens and all Greece expressed gratitude to all those who work in order to broadcast the liturgies on television, radio and online during these difficult times of the coronavirus pandemic.
According to ANA-MPA information, the Archbishop had a telephone conversation with ANT1 Group Chair Thodoris Kyriakou to whom he expressed gratitude for the private initiative, taken both by ANT1 and other electronic media, to broadcast the Rejoicings Liturgies and the Divine Liturgies on the ANT1 television station and online.
Religious leaders of Cyprus join their voices and prayers against coronavirus pandemic
21. March 2020 - 21:23
The religious leaders of Cyprus join their voices and prayers to the Lord to help the world overcome the crisis caused by the coronavirus pandemic, to protect everyone and to heal the sick.
According to a press release issued by the Office of the Religious Track of the Cyprus Peace Process (RTCYPP), “During this unprecedented period, the Religious Leaders of Cyprus call everyone to pray fervently, act compassionately and remain in solidarity with each other especially with the most vulnerable among us.”
