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Patriarch of Georgia: Christianity shaped Georgia’s identity and place in European civilization

Patriarch Shio III of Georgia highlighted the decisive role of Christianity in shaping Georgia’s national, cultural and ...
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Return of 48 ecclesiastical treasures from Bulgaria – Metropolises voice hopes and reservations

More than a century after they were removed, 48 ecclesiastical treasures are returning to Greece under an agreement between Greece and Bulgaria providing for the reciprocal transfer of historical ...
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Memory of Hieromartyr Dionysius the Areopagite, Bishop of Athens

The Orthodox Church commemorates today Hieromartyr Dionysius the Areopagite, who came from Athens. He has classical Greek education and was a judge at the Areopagus Court in Athens. It should be noted ...
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Patriarch of Romania blesses Reliquary of St. Eulogia ahead of Her local Canonization

Patriarch Daniel of Romania blessed the reliquary containing the holy relics of St. Eulogia of Samurcășești on Friday, ...
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Canada: Bishop Athenagoras of Patara is the new Spiritual Advisor to the National Philoptochos

Archbishop Apostolos of Canada announces the appointment of Bishop Athenagoras of Patara as Spiritual Advisor to the National ...
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Georgian President highlights Christianity’s role in preserving national identity and European values

Georgian President Mikheil Kavelashvili emphasized the historical role of Christianity in shaping Georgia’s national identity, preserving its cultural heritage and strengthening its ties with European ...
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Synod of Ecumenical Patriarchate concludes Session – Key issues examined

The Holy and Sacred Synod of the Ecumenical Patriarchate continued its deliberations under the presidency of Ecumenical ...
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Georgian Patriarch Shio III Receives Members of the Bagrationi Royal Family

Catholicos-Patriarch Shio III of All Georgia received representatives of the Bagrationi royal dynasty and members of their families at the Patriarchal Residence on Friday, October 2, 2026. The meeting ...
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The Service of the Great Message for newly-elected Metropolitan of New Jersey (VIDEO)

The Great Message was delivered this morning at the Sacred Patriarchal Church of St. George in Phanar by Metropolitan Athenagoras of New Jersey. It is recalled that on Thursday, October 1, 2026, ...
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The document turning against its accusers – What Kyiv’s “Chronicle” really testifies to

By Hieromonk Nikitas Pantokratorinos A document that was "leaked" has recently been published, purporting to attest to what ...
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Georgian Patriarchate raises Abkhazia and Tskhinvali Church issues with Moscow Delegation

The situation of the Georgian Orthodox Church in the occupied territories of Abkhazia and the Tskhinvali region was the main subject of discussions during a meeting with a delegation of the Moscow ...
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Albanian Minister and Metropolitan Nathaniel Inspect Restoration Works at Historic Monasteries

Albania’s Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sports, Blendi Gonxhja, accompanied by Metropolitan Nathaniel of Gjirokastër and Mayor Dimitrios Tolis of Dropull, visited two historic Orthodox monasteries ...