Archbishop of Athens celebrates Sunday of Orthodoxy without Greek president—first time in 160 years

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Archbishop of Athens celebrates Sunday of Orthodoxy without Greek president—first time in 160 years

The amended celebration of the Triumph of Orthodoxy was decided upon at a recent session of the Greek Holy Synod.

Archbishop of Albania to Patriarch of Alexandria: I’m against all unilateral actions, we need a pan-Orthodox Synod

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Archbishop of Albania to Patriarch of Alexandria: I’m against all unilateral actions, we need a pan-Orthodox Synod

As he has in previous communications, the Albanian primate attempts to take a mediating stance, offering both support and criticism as necessary.

Metropolitan Isaiah, who governed GOARCH Diocese of Denver for 32 years, resigns

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Metropolitan Isaiah, who governed GOARCH Diocese of Denver for 32 years, resigns

Within 40 days, the Eparchial Synod of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese is to select three candidates from which the Holy Synod of Constantinople will select the next Metropolitan of Denver.

ROCOR’s Bishop Luke leads OCA-Alaska clergy retreat

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ROCOR’s Bishop Luke leads OCA-Alaska clergy retreat

Hierarchical representatives of two great monastic traditions came together earlier this month to lead the annual clergy retreat for the Orthodox Church in America’s Diocese of Sitka and Alaska.

Prayers offered in all Russian churches for victims of Crocus City Hall terrorist attack

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Prayers offered in all Russian churches for victims of Crocus City Hall terrorist attack

Armed men stormed the packed Crocus City Hall concert venue outside Moscow on Friday night and opened fire, then set the building ablaze.