Orthodox Catholic Church

The Greek Patriarchate of Fener in Istanbul on Jan. 6 organized a ceremony for the Epiphany celebrations, one of the Orthodox Church's most important holidays, commemorating Jesus' baptism in the River Jordan.

The American School of Classical Studies in Athens announced that the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople will receive the Gennadius Award for the year 2025, recognizing its enduring contribution to Greek learning and Hellenism.

The award will be presented during the School’s annual gala, to be held on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at Gotham Hall in New York City.

Today, the Orthodox Church celebrates the memory of St. Nicholas of Myra, known as the Wonderworker, with a holiday widely referred to as St. Nicholas Day or in Bulgaria: "Nikulden"/"Никулден". One of Christianity's most venerated saints, St. Nicholas is the patron saint of sailors, fishermen, and maritime professionals, including captains, engineers, and dock workers.

On December 4, the Orthodox Church commemorates Saint Barbara, a revered figure in Christian tradition and folklore. Known as the patron saint of those who passed away suddenly, without the opportunity to repent and receive communion, Saint Barbara's life and martyrdom are deeply rooted in both history and legend.

A divine liturgy for St. Andrew, the founder of the Orthodox Church, was celebrated on Nov. 30 at the Fener Greek Patriate in Istanbul.

Held at the historic Aya Yorgi Patriarchal Church in the Fatih district, the service featured scripture readings, hymns and congregants lighting candles in prayer.

On Saturday 26 October 2024, His Eminence Metropolitan Cleopas of Sweden and All Scandinavia celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the newly established Parish of Sts. Demetrios and Nestor in Örebro, Sweden, assisted by the Very Rev. Archimandrite Fr. Bartholomew Iatridis, Parish Priest of the St. George Cathedral in Stockholm, the Rev. Presbyter Fr.

A teacher at a middle school in Eastern Attica has been suspended from duty by Minister of Education, Religious Affairs, and Sports Kyriakos Pierrakakis, following the teacher’s referral to the appropriate Disciplinary Council.

On October 26, Dimitrovden, the Orthodox Church honors the memory of St. Demetrius the Myrrh-Streamer of Thessaloniki. According to Bulgarian folk traditions, this day marks the end of autumn and the start of winter, as reflected in an old saying: "St. George brings summer, while St.

Saint Demetrius, whom we celebrate every year on this day, October 26, the miraculous patron saint of Thessaloniki, is one of the most popular and honored saints of the Orthodox Church.

Archbishop Elpidophoros: Presents the Athenagoras Award to Yulia Navalnaya
Archbishop Elpidophoros of America presented the 2024 Athenagoras Human Rights Award to Yulia Navalnaya. In his remarks, he referred to her as a “courageous woman who carries the torch of her late husband’s legacy.” Navalnaya received the award for her advocacy of human rights.