14+ hour, 32+ min ago  (678+ words) The Turks tried to convert the Christian soldiers to the Moslem faith with threats and flattery, but those who resisted were beaten and tortured. Some, alas, denied Christ and became Moslems, hoping to improve their lot. Saint John was not…...

7+ hour, 6+ min ago  (171+ words) The Tbilisi Development Fund is to embark on a restoration project at Sioni Cathedral," announced the Mayor of Tbilisi, Kakha Kaladze, at today's session of the municipal government. The Mayor highlighted that both the cathedral and its bell tower are…...

5+ hour, 56+ min ago  (156+ words) The Ecumenical Patriarchate has issued an official announcement regarding the proceedings of the Holy and Sacred Synod held under the presidency of Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew during its regular sessions on Tuesday, May 26, and Wednesday, May 27, 2026. According to the announcement, the…...

3+ hour, 34+ min ago  (450+ words) Metropolitan Hilarion and his driver have been released without charges and without any restrictive measures following their temporary detention by Czech authorities. Following his release, Metropolitan Hilarion spoke to a Telegram channel about the conditions in which he was held…...

3+ hour, 30+ min ago  (167+ words) Archbishop Elpidophoros of America was officially welcomed on May 27, 2026, at the Administration of Mount Athos by the Civil Administrator of Mount Athos, Alkiviadis Stefanis. The Archbishop of America is currently visiting the Athonite State with the blessings of Ecumenical Patriarch…...

14+ hour, 11+ min ago  (230+ words) On the afternoon of Friday, May 22, Elder Metropolitan Demetrios of Princes" Islands received the Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, with great respect, joy, and honour, together with his clergy and lay associates. The Patriarch visited the Metropolis headquarters, accompanied by his entourage,…...

14+ hour, 56+ min ago  (509+ words) On Tuesday, 26 May 2026, Pope and Patriarch Theodore II of Alexandria and All Africa arrived at Nairobi International Airport in the Kenyan capital, continuing his pastoral journey across the African continent and bearing messages of love, hope, and blessing to his…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago  (1068+ words) Patriarch Daniel of the Romanian Orthodox Church on Monday called for renewed pastoral support for the Christian family, warning that contemporary society faces profound spiritual, demographic, and moral crises that threaten family life and the transmission of faith between generations....

1+ day, 6+ hour ago  (422+ words) Metropolitan Hilarion and his driver have been released without charges and without any restrictive measures following their temporary detention by Czech authorities. According to the competent authorities, no criminal charges have been filed against them, while the investigation remains ongoing....

1+ day, 8+ hour ago  (122+ words) The Holy and Sacred Synod of the Ecumenical Patriarchate convened on May 26, 2026, under the presidency of Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew and proceeded with the election of bishops. During the session, Archimandrite Panaretos Psaravtis was elected Bishop of Tamissos. At the same…...