October 16 is World Food Day
World Food Day was first launched in 1945. The reason World Food Day was created was to celebrate the launch of the United Nation’s Food and Agriculture Organisation. WFD was established by FAO’s Member Countries…
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Greek Priest wins Best European Citizen Award for 2018
Greece’s Father Antonios, who runs Ark of the World (Kivotos tou Kosmou) a charity that helps homeless and neglected children has been awarded the annual European Citizens’ Prize for 2018. The ceremony took place in…
Saintliness does not depend on age, but on steadfastness: Patriarch Daniel
His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel on Sunday offered his reflections on the life of Saint Parascheva and noted that ‘she did not reach saintliness rapidly, which means that saintliness does not depend on age, but on…
Thousands flock to venerate Saint Parascheva’s relics in Iasi
Thousands of devotees flocked on Sunday to the Metropolitan Cathedral in Iasi to venerate the incorrupt body of Saint Parascheva the New, considered the Patron Saint of Moldavia, over the Divine Liturgy celebrated by 22…
The week in pictures: October 7 – 14, 2018
A selection of the best pictures from last week’s events in the Orthodox world.
Ecumenical Patriarchate issues announcement regarding situation of Ukraine: full text
The Holy Synod of the Ecumenical Patriarchate met this week under the chairmanship of His Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew to examine different topics on the agenda including the Ukrainian autocephaly issue. Following the October 11,…
Greek Parliament awards Ecumenical Patriarch for his environmental work
The Greek Parliament and the Association of Constantinople awarded the Ecumenical Bartholomew for his multifaceted contribution to environmental protection, during a ceremony held at the Megaron Mousikis in Athens. The ceremony took place in the…
Bishop Ignatie of Huși: Church, Referendum, Reset
Following the referendum that was organized in Romania to define marriage in the Constitution as union between a man and a woman only, His Grace Bishop Ignatie of Huși expressed his point of view in…
Archbishop Demetrios receives the visit of Abbott Ephraim of the Vatopedi Monastery
The Abbott of the Holy Monastery of Vatopedi in Mount Athos, Archimandrite Ephraim visited on October 5 the offices of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America în New York. Archimandrite Ephraim had a cordial meeting…
Romanian Orthodox Parish in Tokyo organizes drawing competition for children
Saint George Romanian Orthodox Parish in Tokyo has announced a drawing competition for children entitled ‘100 years in colours and in the soul’ to mark the 1918 Great Union Centennial. Children are invited to showcase…
Patriarch John X of Antioch to pay irenic visit to Serbia
His Beatitude Patriarch John X of Antioch and All East will pay an irenic visit to Serbia on October 11-19. According to the website of the Serbian Orthodox Church, His Beatitude will be welcomed Thursday,…
September 2018 Basilica.ro Review available for download
We released this year’s ninth issue of the Basilica.ro monthly review. The September 2018 edition is now available in colour pdf format for downloading and local distribution. Basilica.ro Review available for download Each monthly edition will feature select articles…
Synaxis of All Orthodox Saints of Iberian Peninsula celebrated for first time at Zaragoza
The Synaxis of All Orthodox Saints of the Iberian Peninsula was celebrated for the first time on Sunday at the Dormition of the Theotokos Romanian Parish in Zaragoza, Spain. The Divine Liturgy and the proclamation…
Press release regarding marriage referendum: An incomplete success calls for more hope and activity
Following the voiding of the referendum on marriage redefinition held on October 6-7, 2018, the Romanian Patriarchate urges spiritual unity and the continuing defense of the blessed family by God. In the context of the…
Transfiguration Monastery celebrates 50th Consecration Anniversary
A celebration marking the 50th Anniversary of the Consecration of the Monastery of the Transfiguration, Ellwood City, PA, was held on Friday, September 28, 2018. The event brought to a close the year-long celebration of the…
The week in pictures: September 30 – October 7, 2018
A selection of the best pictures from last week’s events in the Orthodox world.
Orthodox Academy of Crete celebrates 50th anniversary
Several religious and cultural manifestations were organized on October 2-4, 2018, to mark the 50th anniversary of the Orthodox Academy of Crete. The events organized at Kolymbari, Crete, were chaired by His Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch…
Message of the 9th Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the United States of America (full text)
The 9th Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the United States of America has issued a message at the end of their annual meeting in Cleveland, Ohio, in which the bishops reaffirm the need for…