Archbishop Elpidophoros sent a representative to the installation of a female Lutheran bishop in New Jersey on Saturday.
The Orthodox and Latin Patriarchates of Jerusalem issued a joint statement expressing grave concern over Israel’s announced plans to take control of Gaza City, warning that mass evacuations and military preparations signal an imminent offensive.
The head of the Budimlja-Nikšić Diocese issued a detailed statement refuting allegations that he consecrated a monument to Pavle Đurišić and incited violence during events in Gornje Zaostro earlier this month.
Following instructions from her Ukrainian handler, the woman traveled to Crimea where she collected an Orthodox icon from a courier. Unknown to her, the icon had an improvised explosive device installed inside.
Palestinian volunteers and local authorities joined Russian monastery residents to restore the grounds of Hebron's Holy Forefathers Monastery following an August 15 arson attack that threatened the Biblical Oak of Mamre.