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His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon Presides at 119th Annual Memorial Day Pilgrimage

By Webmaster on May 31, 2023 Governance & Unity News, Governance Top Stories

Source: Orthodox Church in America SOUTH CANAAN, PA [OCA] The 119th Annual Pilgrimage to Saint Tikhon’s Monastery was held from May 26 to May 29, 2023. His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon presided at the pilgrimage which commenced on Friday, with a welcome of the myrrh-streaming Hawaiian Iveron Icon of the Mother of God, which was greeted at the monastery archway. The icon was then carried in procession to the monastery church, where a Service of Thanksgiving was celebrated in its honor. The day continued with Vespers and Matins, followed by a communal meal for the pilgrims. Later that evening, His Beatitude attended the commencement activities…

Archbishop Elpidophoros, speaking at the Archdiocesan Council meeting in Detroit, insisted on changes to the Charter of the Archdiocese despite the opposed directives of Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew. (Photo: GOA)

Tension at The Meeting of the Archdiocesan Council in Detroit

By Webmaster on May 31, 2023 Governance & Unity News, Governance Top Stories

Source: The National Herald By Theodore Kalmoukos BOSTON – Tension was created during the recent meeting of the Archdiocesan Council, which met for two days at the Westin hotel in Detroit, due to the issue of the Charter of the Archdiocese. The issue was again brought up for discussion by Archbishop Elpidophoros despite the contrary recommendations of Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew. According to our information, Metropolitan Nathanael of Chicago reacted by saying that the issue was “out of order” and emphasized that “the Patriarch told us during our meeting at the Phanar that we should not publicly discuss the issue of…

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The Holy Synod of the Patriarchate of Jerusalem decided to depose the former exarch of Athens Damianos

By Webmaster on May 30, 2023 Governance & Unity News, Governance Top Stories

Source: Patriarchate of Jerusalem / Orthodox Times On Monday, May 29, 2023, the Holy and Sacred Synod of the Patriarchate of Jerusalem met under the Presidency of Patriarch Theophilos of Jerusalem and considered various issues of the Patriarchate, among which the following: The feasts of Holy Easter and the ceremony of the Holy Light of Holy Saturday. The departure to the Lord of the blessed memory Metropolitan Cornelius of Petra. Patriarch Theophilos’ recent trip to Brussels and His participation as a guest in the coronation of the King of the United Kingdom Charles III. The report of the deeds of…

Photo: Nikos Papachristou/ Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America

May Session of Holy and Sacred Synod of the Ecumenical Patriarchate Concludes

By Webmaster on May 30, 2023 Governance & Unity News, Governance Top Stories

Source: Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, as a member of the Holy and Sacred Synod of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople, participated in its deliberation, which was convened on the 29th and 30th of May under the leadership of His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew. This regular session brought significant decisions for the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. Central among these decisions was the mandate given to the Holy Eparchial Synod of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America to further examine the Archbishop’s proposals for a comprehensive Charter revision. Affirming the Synod’s previous decision, His…

The outgoing president George Cantonis thanks everyone, especially Archbishop Elpidophoros for their cooperation. (Photo: TNH/Theodore Kalmoukos)

Hellenic College-Holy Cross Celebrates 81st Commencement with Memorable Ceremony

By Webmaster on May 27, 2023 Governance & Unity News, Governance Top Stories

Source: The National Herald By Theodore Kalmoukos BOSTON – The 81st Commencement of Hellenic College-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology took place on Saturday, May 20, at the Maliotis Cultural Center under the leadership of Archbishop Elpidophoros of America. Synodic hierarchs, including Metropolitans Methodios of Boston, Savas of Pittsburgh, Gerasimos of San Francisco, and Bishop Konstantinos of Sasima, Assistant Bishop at the Metropolis of Denver, were also in attendance. The Commencement commenced with an invocation by Archbishop Elpidophoros, followed by a beautiful rendition of ‘Christos Anesti’ – Christ is Risen, Save, O Lord, Your People, performed by the Holy…

Orthodox Convert Survey to Close May 29

By Webmaster on May 23, 2023 Governance & Unity News, Governance Top Stories

Source: Orthodox Church in America SPRINGFIELD, VA [OCA] The Orthodox Convert Survey, sponsored and managed by the Parish Development Forum, will close to respondents on May 29. The survey can be accessed from this link. “The survey is open to any person who decided to embrace the Orthodox faith as an adult, regardless of the parish, diocese, or Orthodox jurisdiction. Their ‘conversion decision’ could have been recent or decades ago.” said Joseph Kormos, Forum lay co-chair of the Forum and Parish Development Ministry Leader for the Archdiocese of Western Pennsylvania. “Objectives of the survey are to understand, in their own words, the motivations and…

His Eminence Archbishop Daniel Receives New Parish Into the Diocese of the Midwest (OCA)

By Webmaster on May 19, 2023 Governance & Unity News, Governance Top Stories

Source: Orthodox Church in America MCHENERY, IL [Diocese of the Midwest] On April 23, 2023, His Eminence Archbishop Daniel, Archbishop of Chicago and the Diocese of the Midwest made his first archpastoral visit to Sant Nicholas of Myra parish, McHenry, IL, which was recently received and erected as a parish in the diocese, focusing on outreach to Ukrainian Orthodox Christians in the area. During his visit, His Eminence presided at the celebration of the hierarchical Divine Liturgy. Concelebrating with His Eminence were Archpriest Volodymyr Kovalchuk, on loan to the OCA from the Ukrainian Orthodox Church (UOC), Archpriest Tarasiy Maxim, Priest…

Orthodoxy in Action Call – April 30 2023: Orthodox Volunteer Corps and Christmas Monastery School

By Webmaster on May 3, 2023 Governance & Unity News, Governance Top Stories, Orthodox News, Orthodox News Top Stories

Source: Orthodox Christian Laity Part 1: Presentation by Kyra Limberakis (COO) and Michael Sider-Rose (CEO) of Orthodox Volunteer Corps (OVC). A new agency of the Assembly of Bishops, OVC is developing and equipping the next generation of Orthodox young adults through front-line service, intensive training, formation in community, and immersion in the Church. Hear stories about the first cohort, plans for expansion, and how you can get involved. Website: https://orthodoxvolunteercorps.org/ email: [email protected] [email protected] Part 2: Meet Mother Elizabeth (Klipa-Bacha) of Christmas Monastery School and New Tikhvin Skete of the Holy Mother of God and find out what’s happening in Palm…

Enthronement of Metropolitan SABA, Antiochian Archdiocese – May 13, 2023

By Webmaster on April 30, 2023 Governance & Unity News, Governance Top Stories

Source: Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America (Official invitation) (Schedule of events) On Saturday, May 13 at 11:00 a.m., His Eminence Metropolitan Saba will be enthroned as the Archbishop of New York and Metropolitan of All North America. Make your arrangements to be in Brooklyn, New York for this historic occasion. The Archdiocese has secured a special room rate at the New York Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge. It’s minutes away from St. Nicholas Cathedral where the enthronement will take place. Shuttles and cars will also be available. The deadline for the special rate is April 26, so please don’t wait. The enthronement will be live-streamed on…

St. Phoebe Center Anniversary Year Events

By Webmaster on April 29, 2023 Governance & Unity News, Governance Top Stories, Orthodox News, Orthodox News Top Stories

Source: St. Phoebe Center St. Phoebe Center Anniversary Year Events We educate and prayerfully advocate for the revival of the ordained female diaconate to help serve the ministerial needs of the Orthodox Church and the world today. OrthodoxDeaconess.org IN THIS ISSUE Legacy of Rhodes Online Event May 9 Additional Anniversary Year Events Anniversary Year In-Person Symposium: November 10-12 REGISTER NOW FOR THIS ANNIVERSARY ZOOM EVENT Tuesday, May 9, 2023 7-8:30 PM Eastern on Zoom Moderated by St. Phoebe Center Chair Dr. Carrie Frederick Frost Co-hosted with Holy Cross Orthodox Press, Very Rev. Dr. Anton C. Vrame Panelists: Dr. Patricia Fann Bouteneff, Axia…

Patriarch Bartholomew Fires Grand Archimandrite Agathangelos

By Webmaster on April 28, 2023 Governance & Unity News, Governance Top Stories

Source: The National Herald By Theodore Kalmoukos BOSTON – His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew fired Grand Archimandrite Agathangelos Siskos after the article of The National Herald on April 21 that revealed that, “on April 17 Turkish authorities arrested the Grand Archimandrite of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, Agathangelos Siskos, for the theft of a pocket watch of great value. He was sent to jail, from which he was however released with the intervention of Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew’s police guard. Patriarch Bartholomew has placed him on indefinite suspension. Phanar sources told The National Herald that the Patriarch is very concerned and saddened by…

His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros was the honored guest at the National Intelligence University’s Presidential Lecture Series. (Photo: Courtesy of The National Intelligence University)

Archbishop Elpidophoros Addresses U.S. Intelligence Community at National Intelligence University

By Webmaster on April 27, 2023 Governance & Unity News, Governance Top Stories, Orthodox News, Orthodox News Top Stories

Source: The National Herald BETHESDA, MD – His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros was the honored guest at the National Intelligence University’s Presidential Lecture Series, where he addressed the faculty and student body on the topic of “Russia’s Weaponization of Religion in the Ukraine Conflict.” This historic visit marks the first-ever address by the spiritual leader of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America to the US intelligence community. The National Intelligence University (NIU) is the US intelligence community’s premier academic institution, with faculty and students from all 18 agencies of the intelligence community (including the CIA, NSA, NGA, FBI, and more) as…

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