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Pope Francis confirms plans to visit Turkey for historic Nicaea council anniversary

By Webmaster on November 28, 2024 Governance & Unity News, Governance Top Stories

Source: Catholic News Agency By Hannah Brockhaus Rome Newsroom, Nov 28, 2024 / 06:30 am Pope Francis told a group of theologians on Thursday he plans to visit Turkey for the 1,700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea in 2025. Bartholomew I, the Eastern Orthodox Patriarch of Constantinople, anticipated that Francis would be making the trip in comments to reporters in May. In September, he confirmed that the joint trip is expected to happen at the end of May 2025. The Council of Nicaea took place in the ancient city of Nicaea in 325 A.D. in the former Roman Empire, which…

International Conference on Theology

Ukrainian and Cypriot issues, and Moscow on agenda at NKUA’s Theological Conference

Source: Orthodox Times by Efi Efthymiou A comprehensive dialogue unfolded on the morning of Thursday, marking the final day of the International Conference on Theology, as the discussion centered on the theme of the Orthodox Church and its role in contemporary geopolitics. The panel featured distinguished participants, including Angelos Syrigos, Professor of International Law and Foreign Policy at Panteion University and Member of Parliament for Athens A constituency, alongside Evangelos Venizelos, former Deputy Prime Minister of Greece and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Professor of Constitutional Law of the Law School of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Emmanuel Karageorgoudis, Dean of the…

Archbishop Nikitas of Thyateira and Great BritainPhoto: bg-patriarshia.bg

Archbishop of Thyateira: Our Archdiocese is not national; we embrace all nationalities

By Webmaster on November 28, 2024 Governance & Unity News, Governance Top Stories

Source: Orthodox Times Archbishop Nikitas of Thyateira and Great Britain, representing the Ecumenical Patriarchate, recently visited Bulgaria to participate in the centennial celebration of the consecration of the Patriarchal Cathedral of Saint Alexander Nevsky. In an interview with the official website of the Holy Synod and Tsŭrkoven vestnik newspaper (Църковен вестник), the Archbishop discussed his mission in Southeast Asia, his leadership in Great Britain, and the Church’s role in addressing contemporary challenges such as human trafficking, forgotten saints, and modern spiritual guidance. Mission in Southeast Asia Reflecting on his 11 years in Hong Kong as part of his mission in Southeast Asia,…

SUPRASL – Thanksgiving 2024

By Webmaster on November 28, 2024 Governance & Unity News, Governance Top Stories, Orthodox News, Orthodox News Top Stories

Source: SUPRASL In this newsletter: Force-Fed But Starving A Poem: Placed Prayer Giving Thanks is More Than Saying Thanks Thank You, O Lord! Schmemann In Translation Dear friends, Thanksgiving, offering the Eucharist, is what we as Orthodox Christians do no matter country, culture or nation. As Fr Alexander Schmemann said in his well known Thanksgiving homily, “Everyone capable of thanksgiving is capable of salvation and eternal joy.” As we gather around our tables, whether they be in our homes celebrating Thanksgiving, or in our parishes offering thanks to God and partaking of the Holy Eucharist, we can all take a moment to reflect…

Bishop Maximus of Melitini visits the Theological School of Kenya, where Metropolitan Makarios is seen alongside the students of the School. Photo: (Bishop Maximus of Melitini)

Metropolitan Makarios’ Mission of Hope and Transformation in Kenya

By Webmaster on November 27, 2024 Governance & Unity News, Governance Top Stories, Orthodox News, Orthodox News Top Stories

Source: The National Herald By TNH Staff NAIROBI – In Africa, where Orthodoxy is taking deeper root, the missionary work of Metropolitan Makarios shines as a beacon of knowledge and spiritual guidance. His presence in Kenya is renewing the local community with the power of divine love, going beyond the traditional boundaries of church life. For over fifty years, his pastoral efforts have shaped the spiritual landscape of Africa, where the Orthodox tradition now flourishes and bears remarkable fruit. At the headquarters of the Holy Metropolis in Nairobi, what was once a barren land filled with dry grass and dangerous…

Deacon Hripsime Saunyan in Istanbul in 1998. Credit: R. R. Ervine

The Historical Roots of the Armenian Apostolic Deaconess

By Webmaster on November 26, 2024 Governance & Unity Essays, Governance & Unity News

Source: Public Orthodoxy Where Do We Go from Here? by Dr. Sarita Melkon Maldjian, Professor at Seton Hall University Following the two-year long process of the Synod of Synodality led by Pope Francis, we must ask why it is mainly Western Catholic women advocating for the right to be ordained. The Orthodox, Apostolic, and Eastern Catholic churches need to be fully included in this conversation. As an American member of the Armenian Apostolic Church, I have never seen a diasporan Armenian church thrive without its hard working, devoutly faithful women members. Looking at the history of deaconesses in the Armenian Apostolic Church is…

HCHC Announces Four Position Openings

By Webmaster on November 26, 2024 Governance & Unity News, Governance Top Stories, Orthodox News, Orthodox News Top Stories

Source: Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America Join the team of dedicated employees who work to faithfully support the mission of Hellenic College Holy Cross every day. Please submit your cover letter, resume, and any additional requested application materials to [email protected]. HCHC is hiring! Open positions are listed below. Please click the position title for more information. Dean of Students Director of Annual Giving Development Associate Office Manager Marketing Communications and Public Relations Specialist Employment and Non-Discrimination Policy Notice of Non-Discrimination Hellenic College, Inc. (HCHC) admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion,…

Matushka Olga’s Relics Uncovered in Kwethluk, AK

By Webmaster on November 26, 2024 Governance & Unity News, Governance Top Stories, Orthodox News, Orthodox News Top Stories

Source: Orthodox Church in America On November 15-16, 2024, clergy and faithful from across Alaska, the lower 48 states, and from other parts of the world gathered in the village of Kwethluk, AK for the uncovering of the relics of Matushka Olga. Led by His Grace Bishop Alexei of the Diocese of Sitka and Alaska, this event marks a significant step toward her upcoming glorification. On November 16, amid frigid temperatures, the relics were uncovered as the Holy Gospel was read. Matushka Olga was then brought to St. Nicholas Church and her relics were transferred to a new reliquary prepared for her. The…

Campus of Annunciation Cathedral of Chicago To Be New Metropolis Center

By Webmaster on November 22, 2024 Governance & Unity News, Governance Top Stories

Source: The National Herald LOMBARD, IL – The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago has announced the approval by the Metropolis Council of entry into a contract to purchase the property at 1015 North LaSalle Drive, Chicago, Illinois, 60610. The Metropolis Council’s approval follows a parish General Assembly decision by Annunciation Cathedral stewards to sell the property to the Metropolis of Chicago. Under the agreement, the property will be purchased from Annunciation Cathedral and will be developed into the new Metropolis Center, the long-term headquarters and spiritual home of the Metropolis of Chicago. “After weighing the benefits of furthering Metropolitan Nathanael’s…

His Eminence Metropolitan Alexios of Atlanta officiates at the Vatopedi Monastery of Mount Athos. (Photo provided by the Metropolis of Atlanta)

Metropolitan Alexios of Atlanta Talks to TNH About His Resignation

By Webmaster on November 16, 2024 Governance & Unity News, Governance Top Stories

Source: The National Herald By Theodore Kalmoukos BOSTON – Metropolitan Alexios of Atlanta, who on November 8 submitted his resignation letter to Patriarch Bartholomew along with a request for his long-time collaborator and assistant, Bishop Sevastianos of Zelon, to succeed him, gave an interview to The National Herald that could be described as the capstone of his episcopacy. He spoke with clarity, eloquence, seriousness, and humor about his resignation. He also discussed whether Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew would honor his wish to recommend the election of Bishop Sevastianos. He also reflected on his childhood years at Mount Athos, starting at the…

Holy Synod of Bishops of the Orthodox Church in America

OCA Holy Synod Meets for its Regular Fall 2024 Session

By Webmaster on November 13, 2024 Governance & Unity News, Governance Top Stories

Source: Orthodox Church in America SPRINGFIELD, VA [OCA] On November 4-7, 2024, the Holy Synod of Bishops of the Orthodox Church in America met for its Regular Fall 2024 Session in Springfield, VA, under the presidency of His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon. The meeting began on Tuesday, November 5, with an opening Molieben and introductory remarks from His Beatitude, followed by an overview of the Fall Session. The Holy Synod addressed various matters, including updates from Synodal Offices and Committees, discussions on the Canonization Commission — particularly the glorification of Matushka Olga. Dates surrounding her upcoming glorification were decided upon and will be made public…

Communiqué of the GOA Holy Eparchial Synod, November 12, 2024

By Webmaster on November 12, 2024 Governance & Unity News, Governance Top Stories

Source: Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America Holy Eparchial Synod New York, November 12, 2024 COMMUNIQUE His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America presided over an extraordinary session of the Holy Eparchial Synod today, which was held via teleconference. During the meeting: A) A letter from His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew was reviewed, conveying that: The Holy Eparchial Synod’s proposals to add the Very Reverend Archimandrites Gedeon Varytimos, Meletios Gianniodis, Ioannikios Gregoriadis, and Spyridon Chatzis to the list of eligible candidates for episcopal election have been accepted. The proposal to incardinate His Grace Bishop Athenagoras of Nazianzos…

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