Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople

With a focus on the theme of "Protecting Religious Freedom, Democracy & Human Rights," the 4th International Conference on Religious Freedom, organized by the Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople, started in Athens on Sunday and ends Tuesday.

As the 4th International Conference of the Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate focused on protecting religious freedom and ensuring the future of the Patriarchate, as well as the first Global Summit of Archons that will follow, got under way in Athens, there is a lingering challenge for those who care about the future of the Greek Orthodox Church, but also of Hellenism in general; how to ach

During the NATO assembly in Sofia, former Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko thanked supporters of the declaration of support for Ukraine. He emphasized Ukraine's need for military aid to defend against Russian aggression and highlighted Bulgaria's cooperation.

Archons from all over the world, including Europe, North and South America, Asia and Australia, are converging upon Athens for the 4th International Archon Conference, "Protecting Religious Freedom, Democracy and Human Rights" (May 26-28).

A live music event inside the Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Trinity in Brighton in southern England last Sunday has been met with the disapproval of the Archdiocese of Thyateira and Great Britain, which is an archdiocese of the Eastern Orthodox Church's Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople.

The Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate note with dismay and strongly condemn Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's decision to proceed with plans to convert the Monastery of Chora to a mosque.

"This is yet another contemptuous act against religious freedom perpetrated by the government of Turkey," the Archons said in a statement on Wednesday.

The customs and traditions of the day across the country – On Mount Athos, on Sunday morning the Easter table includes fish soup and fish

Meteora is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that everyone should visit at least once in their lifetime, especially during Easter.

Authorities in Mount Athos have launched an investigation following the recovery of a man's body from the sea on Saturday.

According to the coast guard, the man was about 40 years old, was about 1.70-1.75 centimeters tall, had a normal build and was wearing a dark-colored tracksuit and trainers.

US Vice President Kamala Harris welcomed on Wednesday Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, California Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis and esteemed members of the Greek American community, at the White House, ahead of the official celebrations for Greek Independence Day.