His Eminence John of Korçë was elected Archbishop of the Albanian Church on March 16, following the repose of His Beatitude Archbishop Anastasios in late January.
The Caves are home to the incorrupt relics of more than 120 saints.
Despite the best efforts of the Fire Department and Coast Guard, the Church of the Presentation of the Lord was completely destroyed inside.
The brotherhood of Holy Cross Monastery in Wayne, West Virginia (Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia) is requesting prayers for its beloved abbot Archimandrite Seraphim.
Last year, the Romanian Church canonized 16 male martyrs, confessors, and ascetics of the 20th century.