Greek Orthodox Churches in New Zealand to remain closed for one month
25. Март 2020 - 1:40
The Holy Metropolis of New Zealand decided to keep all Greek Orthodox Churches closed for one month.
The announcement by the Metropolis of New Zealand refers to the decision made by the Ecumenical Patriarchate last week, which decided to suspend all religious services and ceremonies in all the churches under its jurisdiction.
Mt. Athos to Hold Vigils and Processions Against Coronavirus
23. Март 2020 - 23:04
While the Holy Mountain has closed its port to pilgrims until the end of the month, the monastics continue to uphold the faithful through their prayers.
In this vein, the Sacred Community, the governing body for the 20 ruling monasteries and their associated sketes and cells, has called on all the monasteries to serve All-Night Vigils to the Mother of God and to hold cross processions, entreating God’s mercy and grace as the world continues to suffer from the coronavirus epidemic, reports the Greek Orthodoxia News Agency.
Metropolitan of Vryoula: Ignoring Him who is our only hope and support
23. Март 2020 - 22:46
In his message, Metropolitan Panteleimon of Vryoula expresses the complaint that in the official announcements of the days there is no reference “to the Name of the Holy Trinity” and “our faith in Him who will help us overcome this new trial by prayer is ignored.”
However, Metropolitan Panteleimon also expresses his hope that Panagia will hear our prayers and “save us from this calamity because she is still our Holy Protection and Invincible Champion of our Nation”.
Metropolitan of Ilion communicates via video conferencing with his parishioners
23. Март 2020 - 22:42
Taking advantage of the advances in technology, Metropolitan Athinagoras of Ilion communicated via teleconferencing with parishioners of the Church of Saint Varvara in Ilion regarding the emergency measures taken by both the church and state aiming to curb the coronavirus pandemic.
Metropolitan Athinagoras talked via video conferencing with 75 people, with each member connecting from one’s home.
Governor of Sinai to monks of St. Catherine’s Monastery: We are by your side
22. Март 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.
