Europe Day, celebration of peace and unity
Europe Day held on May 9 every year celebrates peace and unity in Europe. The date marks the anniversary of the historic ‘Schuman declaration’. At a speech in Paris in 1950, Robert Schuman, the then…
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Drumul Taberei subway line will become operational in June, Transport Minister announces
The 7-km subway line serving the residents of Drumul Taberei neighborhood in western Bucharest will become operational in June, Transport Minister Lucian Bode confirmed for Mediafax. The Romanian official has offered more information on the…
Hieromartyr Symeon, Kinsman of the Lord
Symeon was a first cousin of our Lord Jesus Christ. He was the son of Clopas (or Cleopas, also called Alphaeus), the brother of Joseph the Betrothed. He became the second Bishop of Jerusalem, as…
Relics of St. Filofteia of Argeş, “Protectress of Romania,” taken in procession for first time in 73 years (Video)
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…
Bishop Ioan Casian of Canada urges prayers for the victims of the event in Nova Scotia
His Grace Bishop Ioan Casian of Canada has urged the clergy and faithful within his jurisdiction to pray in the coming days for all those affected – living or asleep, by the tragic event that…
Archbishop Elpidophoros about people with autism: Let us support and encourage our brothers
On the occasion of World Autism Awareness Day, Archbishop Elpidophoros of America sent a message. As he highlighted on his twitter account, “On #WorldAutismAwarenessDay let us all take care to support and encourage our brothers…
Archbishop of Albania about making hope, courage and positive attitude contagious in this pandemic
Archbishop Anastasios recommends us to spread the hope in Christ and show a positive attitude, based on prayer and love during the coronavirus pandemic, which affects both physical and mental health. His Beatitude reassures the…
Patriarch of Alexandria inaugurates new ecclesiastical museum of Monastery of Saint Savvas
On March 29, the Fourth Sunday of the Great Lent, Patriarch Theodore II of Alexandria and All Africa presided over the Orthros and the Divine Liturgy at the Holy Patriarchal Monastery of St. Savvas the…
Monks in Mount Athos and Meteora unite their prayers against coronavirus
A vigil was held on Mount Athos in a wholesome atmosphere of respect for our Most Holy Lady, Virgin Mary, and Saint Charalambos concerning the coronavirus pandemic. As the coronavirus has become a scourge worldwide,…
Church of Holy Sepulchre closed for one week. Orthodox Church to continue all services
Israeli authorities have decided to close the Church of the Holy Sepulchre for a week as a precaution against the coronavirus pandemic. The closure does not affect the divine services, which will be performed according…