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Zelenskyy at the Phanar: Bartholomew expresses Patriarchate’s concern for peace and abducted Ukrainian children
9+ hour, 48+ min ago (273+ words) The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, paid a visit on Saturday, April 4, 2026, to the headquarters of the Ecumenical Patriarchate at the Phanar, his fourth visit since his election. Immediately afterward, in the Throne Hall, the Ecumenical Patriarch blessed the remaining…...
Palm Sunday: Celebrating Christ’s Entry into Jerusalem
10+ hour, 31+ min ago (345+ words) The biblical story of Palm Sunday is recorded in all four of the Gospels (Matthew 21:1-11; Mark 11:1-10; Luke 19:28-38; and John 12:12-18). Five days before the Passover, Jesus came from Bethany to Jerusalem. Having sent two of His disciples to bring Him a…...
Saturday of Lazarus and Palm Sunday
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (264+ words) Christos Bonis // Archdiocese of Athens On the eve of Palm Sunday, we celebrate the raising of Lazarus'not because it happened on that exact day, but because it is closely connected with Jesus" triumphal entry into Jerusalem. In brief: It was…...
Saturday of Lazarus in Kastelli, Emporion
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (58+ words) Source: Metropolis of Thyra Saturday of Lazarus in Kastelli, Emporion Source: Metropolis of Thyra Follow OrthodoxTimes.com on Google News and learn all the news about Orthodoxy in Greece and worldwide. Saturday of Lazarus in Kastelli, Emporion Source: Metropolis of…...
Patriarch of Serbia received delegation from the Greek Municipality of Rigas Feraios
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (509+ words) Patriarch of Serbia received delegation from the Greek Municipality of Rigas Feraios'Orthodox Times Patriarch of Serbia received delegation from the Greek Municipality of Rigas Feraios On April 3, 2026, Patriarch Porfirije of Serbia received at the Patriarchal Residence in Belgrade a delegation…...
Orthodox Church of Ukraine nominated two new Auxiliary Bishops in Kyiv
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (262+ words) Orthodox Church of Ukraine nominated two new Auxiliary Bishops in Kyiv'Orthodox Times Orthodox Church of Ukraine nominated two new Auxiliary Bishops in Kyiv On April 3, 2026, two ordinations took place in the house church dedicated to St. Nicholas the Wonderworker at…...
Patriarchate of Georgia: An election with geopolitical significance
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (431+ words) For half a century, the late Patriarch of Georgia, Ilia II, was at the helm of the Georgian Orthodox Church. His case can only be compared to that of Archbishop Anastasios of Albania. Ilia revitalized the Church of Georgia. When…...
Clergy seminar on Holy Week held at the Archdiocese in London
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (189+ words) On 3rd April 2026, clergy from across the Archdiocese gathered at the Archdiocesan Chapel of the Transfiguration in London for a seminar dedicated to the liturgical order and pastoral practice of Holy Week and Pascha. The session, organised by the Archdiocese, focused…...
Saturday of the Holy and Righteous Friend of Christ, Lazarus
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (595+ words) The story of the raising of Lazarus from the dead by Jesus Christ is found in the Gospel of John 11:1-45. Lazarus becomes ill, and his sisters, Mary and Martha send a message to Jesus stating, "Lord, he whom you love…...
An election with geopolitical significance
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (431+ words) For half a century, the late Patriarch of Georgia, Ilia II, was at the helm of the Georgian Orthodox Church. His case can only be compared to that of Archbishop Anastasios of Albania. Ilia revitalized the Church of Georgia. When…...