Byzantine-era basilica ruins discovered near Fethiye Fortress in Southwestern Turkey
Near the outer walls of the fortified citadel overlooking Fethiye Bay in Muğla Province, southwestern Turkey, archaeologists have discovered the ruins of a basilica likely dating back to the Middle Byzantine period (9th–12th centuries AD).…
Romanian Patriarchate appoints Fr. Ioan Meiu as new representative to the Holy Land
The Very Rev. Protosyncellus Ioan Meiu will become the new representative of the Romanian Patriarchate to the Holy Land, taking over the position from Archimandrite Teofil Anăstăsoaie, who was recently elected Assistant Bishop to the…
Oxford University Press to publish Patristic Study Bible led by Romanian Orthodox priest and international scholars
Oxford University Press is preparing a new English translation of the Holy Scriptures—a comprehensive study Bible—in a landmark academic project initiated and co-led by a Romanian Orthodox priest. The Ancient Christian Study Bible (ACSB) The…
Coptic Archbishop of London meets with Cambridge Orthodox Institute leaders to discuss future collaboration
The Coptic Archbishop of London held a meeting last week with two representatives of the Institute for Orthodox Christian Studies (IOCS) in Cambridge. Archbishop Angaelos welcomed Fr. Dragoș Herescu, Director of IOCS, and Fr. John…
Romanian Patriarchate urges parishes to assist public amid national heatwave and drought
In light of the extremely high temperatures recorded nationwide, the Romanian Patriarchate has issued an appeal to all dioceses to provide support during the heatwave. Parishes and monasteries are encouraged to distribute water to those…