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Source: Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate Archon Dr. Stephen and Dr. Anna Yallourakis Again Make Possible the Restoration of Holy Transfiguration Chapel on Halki In the presence of His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, the newly restored Chapel of the Transfiguration of Christ Our Savior Monastery on Halki has just been dedicated. His All-Holiness officiated at the Service of Door-Opening (Thyranoixia) on August 5, 2025. Present at the Thyranoixia were Archon Dr. Stephen Yallourakis and his wife Dr. Anna Yallourakis, whose generosity once again made possible the restoration of this historic chapel of the Skete on Halki. Also present were their…
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Source: Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America On August 24, parishes across the Archdiocese will celebrate College Student Sunday, a day to offer prayers for our college students and work to ensure that they each have a spiritual home away from home. Orthodox Christian Fellowship (OCF) shared: “As summer ends, Orthodox families across the country prepare to send their young adults to college. This season is filled with anticipation and opportunity, but it can also be marked by loneliness and spiritual disconnection. Many students leave behind the parishes that nurtured them and arrive on campuses where the Orthodox Church may be…
Source: Public Orthodoxy Originally published on June 5, 2025 A recent editorial in the Wall Street Journal “Are Americans Really Losing Their Religion?” shared results from the largest ever survey of Americans who identify as “Nones”, either atheist, agnostic or having no particular religion. While this population has grown tremendously in recent times, an interesting point came out of the data: a full two thirds of these folks say they feel drawn toward spirituality but are much more resistant to the idea of organized religion. It struck me that in this age of anxiety, mental illness and isolation people indeed yearn for a connection to…
Source: Orthodox Church in America JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA [OCA] Between June 18 and 24, Matushka Rebecca Luft, Ph.D., of the Diocese of the Midwest, represented the Orthodox Church in America at the meeting of the Central Committee of the World Council of Churches in Johannesburg, South Africa. Notably, resulting from the advocacy of Eastern Orthodox and Oriental Orthodox participants, the Central Committee produced a Minute on St. Catherine’s Monastery, Sinai, Egypt in which they asked the WCC General Secretary to write a formal letter to the president of Egypt expressing the WCC’s concern and “to call for a clear and binding agreement…
Source: The National Herald By Theodore Kalmoukos BOSTON – Protopresbyter Athanasios Nenes, longtime presiding priest of the Taxiarchae parish in Watertown, Massachusetts, sent a letter to the parish council members and his parishioners explaining his decision to enter into a second marriage and the process that was followed. As previously reported by The National Herald, Fr. Athanasios will remarry with the canonical permission of the Ecumenical Patriarchate. The report, published in both the Greek and English editions of The National Herald, was widely read not only in the United States but also internationally—across Patriarchates, Autocephalous Churches, and Metropolises, including several…
Source: The National Herald CONSTANTINOPLE – Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew highlighted the spiritual significance of the recent pilgrimage titled “From Rome to New Rome,” which brought together faithful from the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America and the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Newark. The journey connected three cities of profound historical and spiritual importance to Christianity—Rome, Constantinople, and Nicaea—and served as a symbolic bridge of unity and shared faith. Speaking during a dinner held in his honor, the Ecumenical Patriarch praised the spirit of the pilgrimage and the enduring bonds of ecclesiastical fellowship it fostered. Present at the event were Archbishop Elpidophoros…
Source: International Orthodox Christian Charities On Tuesday, August 19, at 8pm EST, Outreach Coordinators Sophia Kayafas and Theodora Veronis will lead parish representatives and volunteers from across the country in an hour-long virtual workshop to share ideas, experiences, and connect with others who are passionate about IOCC’s mission. This interactive evening will include success stories, practical tips for organizing events, and inspiring updates from the field. Whether you’re new to the role or have been serving for years, you’ll leave with fresh ideas, renewed motivation, and the tools to strengthen your outreach efforts. To RSVP, email us at outreach@iocc.org or visit iocc.org/parishrepworkshop.
Source: Hellenic College | Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology Eight students recently completed the biennial Asia Minor Travel Seminar, an immersive four-week academic program exploring Hellenic heritage in Asia Minor and the Pontos region, including the Black Sea coast. Funded by HCHC’s New York Life Insurance Company Center for the Study of Hellenism in partnership with the Dean C. Zoë S. Pappas Interdisciplinary Center for Hellenic Studies at Stockton University, the seminar was led by HCHC alumnus Professor Tom Papademetriou, Ph.D. of Stockton University. The seminar included students from Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology, Stockton University,…
Source: Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America Registration is open for Adult Camp at Antiochian Village for those who are 21, 51, or 101! All adults who want to spend a weekend in the beautiful natural setting of Antiochian Village Camp and grow in the Orthodox Christian Faith are welcome. This year’s dates are Aug. 29 – Sept. 1, and the featured speaker is Dr. Charles Ajalat. Charles has been active in growing Orthodoxy in North America in so many ways, as he helped start well-known ministries such as IOCC, OCMC, and FOCUS-North America. Adult campers will be blessed to learn from his wisdom and experience…
Source: Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America Article by Ben Malian On July 26th, the Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate (AEP) issued a statement expressing their solidarity with the Greek Orthodox Christian community of Damascus, commending them for the resiliency of their faith in the aftermath of a terror attack that interrupted worship at the Church of the Prophet Elias on the morning of Sunday, June 22nd, killing at least twenty-two parishioners and injuring another sixty-three. “Inside the church, visible signs of the atrocity that took place on June 22 can still be seen,” the statement from the AEP reads. The statement, penned…