Source: Orthodox Christian Laity This video presentation produced on the occasion of Orthodox Christian Laity’s 20th Anniversary includes: 1) A New Era Begins – The story of the historic Ligonier Conference on Unity 2) Welcome Home – The story of the Evangelical Orthodox Church
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Source: The National Herald CONSTANTINOPLE – His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew issued the following uplifting catechetical homily for the opening of the Great Lent: “Most honorable brother Hierarchs and blessed children in the Lord, Once again, with the will and grace of God the giver of all good things, we are entering Holy and Great Lent, the blessed period of fasting and repentance, of spiritual vigilance and journey with the Lord, as He comes to His voluntary passion, in order to reach the veneration of His splendid Resurrection and become worthy of our own passage from earthly things to “that…
Source: St. Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary February 26, 2025, Yonkers, NY – St Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary (SVOTS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Ionuț-Alexandru Tudorie as President for a five-year term, effective July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2030. This decision follows a comprehensive international search process led by His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon (OCA) as chair of the President Search Committee, in collaboration with Committee members: the Right Reverend Archimandrite Jeremy Davis, Executive Chair of the SVOTS Board of Trustees; trustees Dr Carla Thomas, Dr Ana Iltis, and the V. Rev. Dr Philip LeMasters; and faculty members Dr Peter Bouteneff and the Rev.…
Source: Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate For over a century, the Theological School of Halki was one of the foremost Orthodox seminaries anywhere in the world, training hierarchs and clergy for the Church around the globe. Turkish authorities, however, forced it to close it in 1971, and since then, numerous efforts to reopen it have come to naught. In recent months, there have been new discussions regarding its eventual reopening. The Theological School of Halki has a most illustrious history: from it have graduated two saints, Saint Chrysostomos of Smyrna and Saint Raphael of Brooklyn, as well as six Ecumenical Patriarchs, including…
Source: Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate The Patriarchate of Moscow has initiated a schism within the Orthodox Church, and is doing everything it can to deepen and perpetuate that division. The Patriarchate of Alexandria and All Africa is one of the five ancient and original Patriarchates of the Church; in modern times, it has been fulfilling the Lord Jesus Christ’s call to “make disciples of all nations” (Matthew 28:19) by establishing archdioceses and bishoprics in countries including Angola, Botswana, Cameroon, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Republic of the Congo, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, Kenya, Madagascar, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania,…
Source: Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes an ever more common feature of our daily lives, the imperative to prevent abuse of it grows increasingly urgent. In several recent public addresses, His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew has spoken about the ethical issues surrounding AI, providing much-needed wisdom on this new and still largely unexplored field of human endeavor. His All-Holiness recently formally inaugurated the 4th International Ecological Well-Being Conference, “Artificial Intelligence, Technoethics, and Youth,” at the Marasleio School in Athens. In his address, he reminded those attending the conference that “the Orthodox tradition is an inexhaustible…
Source: Peter Anderson, Seattle USA Normally, the election of a new member of the Holy Synod of a Local Orthodox Church would not be considered important news. However, in Bulgaria, it is important. The Holy Synod of the Bulgarian Patriarchate is sharply divided into two wings. One wing favors the Ecumenical Patriarch and the recognition of the OCU. Its primary members are Metropolitans Nikolai, Anthony, Naum, Cyprian, Yakov, and Arseny. The other wing is headed by Patriarch Daniil and does not recognize the actions of the Ecumenical Patriarch in Ukraine. Each new Synod member can have an effect on the…
Source: Department of Stewardship, Outreach & Evangelism of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America Stewardship, Outreach, and Evangelism Mission Our mission is to provide parish leadership with practical tools and training to engage active and inactive members, inquirers and those unaware of Orthodox Christianity personally in order that they learn more about the faith and ministries of the Greek Orthodox Church, leading them to become fully committed members of the Body of Christ, actively participating in and supporting the ministries of the local parish, the Metropolis and the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. Efforts are made to coordinate programs and initiatives…
Source: Orthodox Christian Mission Center On Thursday, January 30, Fr. Martin Ritsi, Executive Director of the Orthodox Christian Mission Center, led a delegation of Mission Center Board, staff, and missionaries at the funeral service commemorating the life and falling asleep of His Beatitude Archbishop Anastasios of Tirana, Durrës, and All Albania at the Holy Resurrection Cathedral in Tirana, Albania. Fr. Martin––together with Board member and former missionary, Fr. Luke Veronis, and Assistant Missionary Director, Rev. Dr. Stephanos Ritsi––participated in the Hierarchical Divine Liturgy, Funeral, and Interment services with Orthodox clergy from throughout the world. His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew,…
Source: Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America Melpomeni N. Murdakes, Director of Parish Planned Giving They knew they should do it, but like so many other tasks completing their estate plan kept getting overlooked. Until they gathered with fellow parishioners to learn how their plan could impact their parish for generations to come. The parish had an established endowment, but few were aware of the potential. Moments like these have been taking place across our Archdiocese as the Parish Planned Giving team has taken the tools and resources on the road. As the faithful gather, young and older alike seek to…
Source: Peter Anderson, Seattle USA The Liturgy and Funeral Service for Archbishop Anastasios of Tirana, Durrës and all Albania, primate of the Autocephalous Orthodox Church of Albania, was held on January 30 in the Cathedral of the Resurrection in Tirana. The entire Liturgy and Funeral Service can be watched at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rs02Sn76bxE . Six primates of the Local Orthodox Churches were present: Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew (Ecumenical Patriarchate); Patriarch Theodoros (Patriarchate of Alexandria); Patriarch Theophilos (Patriarchate of Jerusalem); Patriarch Daniil (Patriarchate of Bulgaria); Archbishop George (Church of Cyprus); and Archbishop Ieronymos (Church of Greece). The Moscow Patriarchate was represented by Metropolitan Anthony of…
Source: The National Herald By Theodore Kalmoukos BOSTON – The treasurer of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America Elaine Allen, who has assumed multiple responsibilities at the Archdiocese and reportedly offers her services voluntarily, without compensation, has, according to information obtained by The National Herald, also undertaken the task of addressing financial and administrative matters at Hellenic College – Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology in Brookline, MA. Allen was present at the School from Tuesday, January 21, 2025 to Friday, January 24. During her time there, she met with the School’s president, Dr. Demetrios Katos, as well as…