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In the historic Church of St. Paraskevi in Constantinople on its patronal feast, July 26, 2026, His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew spoke movingly about the holy martyrs, and reflected upon the grim reality of the

On July 30, the Archon Ecumenical Patriarchate Global Initiative (The Sprouts Program) announced the inaugural Ecumenical Patriarch Poster Contest, inviting Orthodox students ages 5–18 to create original artwork celebrating His All‑Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew’s 35

On the evening of June 30, the Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate held a reception during the 48th Clergy-Laity Congress in Cleveland, Ohio. Remarks were offered by Patriarchal Representative Metropolitan Arsenios of Austria, National Commander

The Archon Sprout Program, which introduces Orthodox Christian children to the Ecumenical Patriarchate, is now officially bilingual, and much more is to come. The Sprouts Program Committee, which is chaired by Archons Nick Tranto and

While the world’s attention has recently been focused on His Holiness Pope Leo XIV of Rome’s May 15, 2026 encyclical letter, Magnifica Humanitas, and its guidance on safeguarding the dignity of every human person amid

The reason for reaching out to Christians of other faith traditions and seeking the unity of all believers in our Lord Jesus Christ may seem obvious; after all, the Lord Himself prayed “that they may

Eastern Orthodox and Oriental Orthodox leaders took a major step toward healing a 1,600‑year division when Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew welcomed Pope Tawadros II of the Coptic Orthodox Church to the Phanar for a celebration of

The Church of the first millennium was centered around five Patriarchs, that is, Bishops of large regions that were frequently characterized by their own particular traditions of liturgical worship and the expression of our Holy

Many Orthodox Christians are aware that the Ecumenical Patriarch is “first among equals,” but all too many would find it difficult to explain what this actually means. This common designation is rooted in the Orthodox

NEW YORK – The visit of Mr. Michael Kalaitzis, Archon Protomaistor of the Great Church of Christ to New York during Bright Week 2026 was concluded with great splendor and ecclesiastical magnificence. The visit was

From April 23-26, Orthodox faithful gathered at New Skete Monastery in Cambridge, New York for an in-person and virtual workshop on women in Orthodoxy.  The workshop presented attendees an opportunity to share concerns regarding women’s

April 22 is Earth Day, a global observance of the need to care for the natural environment that has been a centerpiece of His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew’s long and fruitful diakonia to the Church

WASHINGTON — Greek Americans from across the country gathered at the U.S. Capitol on March 25, 2026, for the inaugural Greek Independence Day Celebration, marking the 205th anniversary of Greece’s fight for independence and the

On March 15, 2026, the Third Sunday of Holy and Great Lent, the Sunday of the Veneration of the Holy Cross, His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew presided in chorostasia (that is, from the Patriarchal Throne rather than

Before the civil war in Syria began in 2011, there were about 2.5 million Christians in Syria, including around a million Greek Orthodox believers. Today, estimates of the Christian population range from 500,000 to a

Upon entering the ornate building of Brooklyn’s Appellate Division, Second Department, clear influence and traces of ancient Greece are present. The enormous white columns, ornate marble and gold ceilings, create a commanding atmosphere. On March

The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco offers its heartfelt congratulations to Theodore “Theo” Angelis of Seattle, Washington, on his appointment to the Washington State Supreme Court. Governor Bob Ferguson announced on Monday, March 9,

Sunday, February 15, 2026 is Judgment Sunday (Meatfare Sunday), followed by Forgiveness Sunday (Cheesefare Sunday) on February 22. Then, as Holy and Great Lent begins, we would do well to look to the guidance and

The Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate from the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco welcomed with great joy His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America to Phoenix, Arizona during the 49th Annual Folk Dance and Choral

On Jan. 8, the Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate published the following letter from Anthony J. Limberakis, MD, Archon Grand Aktouarios and National Commander: “In keeping with our indefatigable commitment to defend religious freedom worldwide,

As he blessed the traditional New Year’s Vasilopita on Sunday, January 11, 2026 at the Marasleio School in Constantinople, His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew gently and lovingly admonished youth to avoid some of the most

On November 22, 2025, at his home in Henderson, Nevada, Peter Palivos received the U.S. Army’s Distinguished Public Service Medal, the Army’s highest civilian honor, presented by General Andrew Poppas, a four-star general and commander

On the Feast Day of Saint Andrew the First-Called, the Thronal Feast of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, November 30, 2025, His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew addressed his homily in the Venerable Patriarchal Church of St. George to

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