The Week in Pictures: January 30 – February 5, 2023
Prayer, tradition, and pilgrimages are just some of the ingredients that make up Orthodox life. We invite you to see the photos in our article in pictures from January 30 to February 5, 2023. Last…
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Patriarch of Romania: Message of solidarity and compassion after the earthquake in Turkey and Syria, to the Patriarch of Antioch
Following the devastating earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria on Monday morning, the Patriarch of Romania has sent a message of compassion and solidarity to Patriarch John X of Antioch and All the East. We…
Holy Land: 6th-century mosaic discovered intact near Jericho
A 6th-century Byzantine church with elaborate mosaic floors was uncovered near Jericho, the oldest known city in history. The Civil Administration of the West Bank intends to move the building and put it on display…
International Orthodox Youth Day: The Church is more dynamic through its young people
On International Orthodox Youth Day, marked annually on February, 2, we recall a recent message from Patriarch Daniel, who said the presence of young people in the Church must be active and dynamic. We also…
Let us not stop at words: Representatives of Orthodox Churches to the EU want to tighten cooperation
Representatives of Orthodox Churches to the EU want to go beyond discussions and messages and tighten cooperation for the common good. It was the message transmitted at the 2023 New Year’s Reception offered by the…
The Week in Pictures: January 23 – 29, 2023
The white coat of snow fallen at the end of the week adorned the beautiful Orthodox churches. Please see below our Week-in-Pictures photo feature with snapshots taken between 23 and 29 of January 2023. Last…
France: Assembly of Orthodox Bishops speaks out against initiative to legalise euthanasia
His Grace Marc of Neamț attended last week the meeting of the Assembly of Orthodox Bishops of France (AEOF). The hierarchs spoke against a bill that would allow “active assistance in dying” – specifically euthanasia…
The Week in Pictures: January 9 – 15, 2023
Please see prayers, memorial services and many other moments from the Orthodox world in our photo feature of the week January 9 – 15, 2023. Last week’s most-liked Instagram post: View this post on…
The Week in Pictures: December 26, 2022 – January 1, 2023
Orthodox believers spend the winter holidays in the family with relatives and in the big family of the Church with other believers. We invite you to see our Week in Pictures feature for the last…
Bishop of Canada’s Christmas Pastoral Letter: Christ fulfills restoration of human nature in His Person
“Christ accomplishes the restoration of the humanity in His Person. Man’s nature becomes the temple and house of the Word of God,” Bishop Ioan Casian of Canada says in his Pastoral Letter on the Nativity…