Metropolitan of Constantia: If UNESCO cannot protect culture, create another organization
24. Август 2020 - 8:34
Metropolitan Vasilios of Constantia and Famagusta commented on the new shameful and profane decision of Turkey to convert into a mosque, after Hagia Sophia, the historic Chora Church. The hierarch of the Church of Cyprus and pastor of a province which, together with the rest of the refugee world, has been experiencing for more than 46 years the tragic consequences of the Turkish atrocity of 1974 (i.e. Turkish invasion in Cyprus), including the looting, desecration and destruction of many ecclesiastical monuments, referred to the new challenge of the neighboring country.
Ecumenical Patriarch: We were hurt by conversion of Hagia Sophia and Chora Church into mosques
24. Август 2020 - 15:27
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew celebrated the Divine Liturgy in the historic Monastery of Panagia Faneromeni in Cyzicus. He referred, in his homily, to the recent conversion of Hagia Sophia and the Chora Church into mosques. “We came to this holy place again this year. We came to the historic Monastery of Panagia Faneromeni in Cyzicus to celebrate in a liturgical gathering the Feast of the Dormition of the Mother of God. The Leavetaking of the Feast of the Dormition falls today and it reminds us that we must pay homage to this holy place that seems timeless,” he said.
Saint Dionysios was solemnly celebrated in Zakynthos
24. Август 2020 - 15:18
The three-day celebration for the Patron Saint of Zante, Saint Dionysios, began with strict measures. Due to COVID-19 restriction measures, only a few believers were able to attend religious events inside the church. In the afternoon, the Metropolitan of Zakynthos went from the Holy Monastery of Strofades to the holy temple and immediately afterwards the Doxology and the procession of the relics of Saint Dionysios took place inside the church. Afterwards, Metropolitan Daniel of Axum from the Patriarchate of Alexandria presided over the Great Vespers service.
St. Joseph the Hesychast church consecrated in Tbilisi
24. Август 2020 - 14:56
On Wednesday, July 22, the first parish church in the world dedicated to the newly-glorified St. Joseph the Hesychast was consecrated in Tbilisi, Georgia. The church is located within the complex of the Church of the Exaltation of the Precious Cross in the Saburalo section of the Georgian capital. The Liturgy and consecration were celebrated by His Eminence Metropolitan Davit of Alaverdi and the parish rector Archpriest Theodore Gignadze, together with fellow members of the clergy, reports the Sermons by Archpriest Theodore Gignadze Facebook page.
First missionary visit to Chongwe by Metropolis of Zambia
24. Август 2020 - 10:08
Fr Antonios visited the Chongwe, where he taught the Parishioners the Orthodox Faith with love as Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ commanded, with the blessing of Archbishop Ioannis of Zambia. The people welcome him with happiness as their spiritual father.
