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Georgian Patriarchate: Crucial Holy Synod Session on Election of new Patriarch
30+ min ago (544+ words) The Georgian Orthodox Church is holding a critical session of its Holy Synod today, Friday, April 3, following an invitation by the Locum Tenens of the Patriarchal Throne, Metropolitan Shio of Senaki. According to the official announcement, the meeting will focus…...
Archbishop of America approves incardinations, ordination, and confers Offikia
12+ hour, 10+ min ago (177+ words) In his sacred responsibility as described in the Charter of our Sacred Archdiocese, and in his pastoral oversight and fatherly care, Archbishop Elpidophoros of America has approved the following incardinations and ordination: Presbyter Timothy Cremeens, from the Orthodox Church in…...
Pastoral visit of Archbishop Nikitas to the Community of the Mother of God in Norwich
13+ hour, 30+ min ago (579+ words) On Sunday 15 March 2026, the Sunday of the Veneration of the Holy Cross, Archbishop Nikitas made his first pastoral visit to the Community of the Mother of God (Megalochari) in Norwich. Archbishop Nikitas Thyateira presided at Matins and celebrated the Divine…...
Patriarch of Alexandria tonsures new monk at the Patriarchal Monastery of Saint Sabbas
14+ hour, 25+ min ago (296+ words) With deep spiritual joy and reverence, on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at the Patriarchal Monastery of Saint Sabbas the Sanctified in Alexandria, Patriarch Theodore II of Alexandria presided over the monastic tonsure of the novice monk Irenaios. The sacred service took place…...
OCU: The current Church Structure following the passing of Patriarch Filaret
17+ hour, 34+ min ago (444+ words) Former "Patriarch" Filaret reposed in the Lord on March 20, 2026, and was buried on March 22 at the St. Volodymyr's Cathedral in Kyiv, in accordance with his will, where he had served for more than six decades. The statement recalled that, following…...
Bishop of Diokleia represents Greek Orthodox Archdiocese at White House Easter Lunch
18+ hour, 32+ min ago (223+ words) Bishop of Diokleia represents Greek Orthodox Archdiocese at White House Easter Lunch'Orthodox Times Bishop Nektarios of Diokleia, National Chancellor of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, attended the White House Easter Lunch on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, representing the Archdiocese during the…...
Schedule of Sacred Services During Great Week and Holy Pascha at the Patriarchal Church
20+ hour, 31+ min ago (160+ words) Find below the schedule of Sacred Services during Great Week and Holy Pascha at the All-Venerable Patriarchal Church (2026): Schedule of Sacred Services During Great Week and Holy Pascha at the Patriarchal Church Find below the schedule of Sacred Services during…...
Message of Support from the Patriarch of Moscow to the Patriarch of Antioch
23+ hour, 47+ min ago (141+ words) Patriarch Kirill of Moscow sent a message to Patriarch John X of Antioch, expressing his sympathy and support following the attack on Orthodox Christians in Syria by armed extremists. Your Beatitude, my beloved brother in Christ and fellow celebrant before…...
Nun Makrina of the Holy Monastery of Panagia Gorgoepikoos in Geelong fell asleep in the Lord
23+ hour, 30+ min ago (311+ words) The Holy Archdiocese of Australia announces with profound sorrow the passing of Nun Makrina. Born in Australia in 1941, the blessed nun's secular name was Gwendoline Valerie Eve. Raised in the Anglican faith, she embraced Orthodoxy through the Sacrament of Holy…...
Bucharest Palm Sunday procession to start from National Cathedral for first time
1+ day, 52+ min ago (386+ words) Bucharest Palm Sunday procession to start from National Cathedral for first time'Orthodox Times Bucharest Palm Sunday procession to start from National Cathedral for first time On Saturday, 4 April 2026, on the eve of the great feast of the Entry of the…...