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Russian President Putin congratulated Patriarch of Moscow on his name day
7+ hour, 35+ min ago (193+ words) Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Patriarch Kirill of Moscow on the occasion of his name day, marked on the feast of Saint Cyril Equal-to-the-Apostles. The Russian President emphasized the importance of Patriarch Kirill's role in strengthening both inter-church and interreligious…...
Archbishop of America presided over the Divine Liturgy at Patriarchal Church in the Phanar
9+ hour, 10+ min ago (129+ words) Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew attended in prayer the Divine Liturgy on the Sunday of the 318 Fathers of the First Ecumenical Council of Nicaea, on May 24, 2026, during which Archbishop Elpidophoros of America presided at the Patriarchal Church. Photos: Nikos Papachristou Archbishop of…...
Holy Apostles: The small chapel in the courtyard of Saint Demetrios of Syros
12+ hour, 4+ min ago (40+ words) Source: Holy Metropolis of Syros Holy Apostles: The small chapel in the courtyard of Saint Demetrios of Syros Source: Holy Metropolis of Syros Follow Orthodox Times. com on Google News and learn all the news about Orthodoxy in Greece and…...
Patriarch of Georgia led service for peace and unity in Georgia (PHOTOS)
13+ hour, 12+ min ago (169+ words) On May 23, the Georgian Orthodox Church commemorated Saint Simon the Canaanite. According to Church tradition, the Apostle preached Christianity in western Georgia and was martyred in Anakopia. His burial site is located in Koman, near Sukhumi. Georgia also marked "Abkhazetoba…...
Memory of Venerable Simeon of the Admirable Mountain
14+ hour, 22+ min ago (275+ words) The Church commemorates Venerable Simeon of the Admirable Mountain. Venerable Simeon lived under Emperor Justin II (574 AD). He came from Edessa, Syria, but was born in Antioch. When he was five years old, he experienced a terrible earthquake that destroyed…...
Patriarch of Alexandria inaugurated New School Wing in Lusaka
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (361+ words) The events of the second day of the Patriarchal visit to Zambia took place on Friday, May 22, 2026, beginning at the Missionary Center in Lusaka in the presence of Pope and Patriarch Theodore II of Alexandria and All Africa. The events…...
Ecumenical Patriarch attended opening of exhibition on the history of the Prinkipo Orphanage
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (262+ words) Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew attended and addressed the opening ceremony of an exhibition dedicated to the history of the Prinkipo Orphanage on the afternoon of Friday, May 22, 2026. The exhibition is hosted at the island's museum and was organized by the Islands…...
Patriarch of Serbia congratulated Patriarch Shio of Georgia on his name day
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (341+ words) Patriarch Porfirije of Serbia sent a congratulatory message on May 22, 2026, to Patriarch Shio of Georgia, on the feast day of Saint Shio the Hermit, the heavenly patron of the primate of the Georgian Orthodox Church. The message states, among other…...
Memory of Venerable Michael, Bishop of Synnada
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (465+ words) Today, the Holy Church commemorates Venerable Michael, Bishop of Synnada, and Saint Mary of Clopas, who was one of the Myrrh-bearing Women. Early in the morning, on the first day after the Sabbath, they were the first to visit Christ's…...
Ecumenical Patriarchate and Anglican Communion hold informal talks at the Phanar
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (223+ words) Informal talks between the Ecumenical Patriarchate and the Anglican Communion took place at the Phanar on May 2122, 2026, focusing on issues of common interest and preparations for the next stage of the official theological dialogue. The Anglican Communion was represented by…...