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Link Livestreaming Lecture Archimandrite Ephrem
Through the link below, you can follow the lecture of Archimandrite Ephrem, abbot of the Vatopedi Monastery, which will be held in Bruges, this Friday, 31 May 2024 at 7 pm. The theme of the lecture is “The Contemporary Spiritual Life. A Testimony of the Holy Athos Mountain”. https://youtube.com/live/85OuFCecgjc
Patriarchal Encyclical for Holy Pascha (2024)
Prot. No. 244 + B A R T H O L O M E W BY GOD’S MERCY ARCHBISHOP OF CONSTANTINOPLE-NEW ROME AND ECUMENICAL PATRIARCH TO THE PLENITUDE OF THE CHURCH: MAY THE GRACE, PEACE AND MERCY OF CHRIST RISEN IN GLORY BE WITH YOU ALL * * * Most honorable brother Hierarchs and beloved … Continued
A delegation from the Romanian Patriarchate visiting the heart of Europe
An official delegation from the Patriarchate of Romania is in Brussels for a visit to the European Institutions. These are executives from the Archdiocese of Bucharest and the Patriarchate of Romania (mainly priests and deacons working in the central administration) who are getting acquainted with the work taking place in the heart of Europe. After … Continued
Meeting between the Vice-President of the European Commission Mr. Schinas and the Secretary General of the Office of the Orthodox Church to the EU Fr. Konstantinos Kenanidis
In a particularly cordial atmosphere, a working meeting was held in Brussels between the Vice-President of the European Commission, Mr. Margaritis Schinas, and the Secretary General of the Liaison Office of the Orthodox Church to the European Union, Archpriest Dr. Konstantinos Kenanidis. After the warm welcome extended by the Vice-President of the European Commission to … Continued
Warm appeal for support
Renovation of a historic Ukrainian Orthodox chapel in Boussoit (Belgium) The Metropolis of Belgium and Exarchate of the Netherlands and Luxembourg took position of a historic Ukrainian Orthodox chapel in Boussoit (near Mons) in 2019. There were only two parishioners remaining. The building that housed a chapel as well as a little hall for catechesis … Continued
Statement by His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew Following the Passing of Jacques Delors
It is with a heavy heart that we extend our deepest condolences on the passing of a distinguished and a true European statesman, Jacques Delors. Following a long life, he leaves a legacy of dedicated service, leadership, and the pursuit of unity – values we hold within the Orthodox Christian community in Europe and throughout … Continued
International Commission for Anglican-Orthodox Theological Dialogue Communiqué 2023
In the name of the Triune God and with the blessing and guidance of our Churches, the International Commission for Anglican–Orthodox Theological Dialogue (ICAOTD) met in Jerusalem from the 5th to the 11th of October 2023, marking the fiftieth anniversary of the first full meeting of the Commission in 1973. This meeting was hosted by … Continued
Appointments to the Office of the Orthodox Church to the European Union
With a patriarchal letter dated September 7, 2023, His All-Holiness the Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew announces new appointments for the Office of the Orthodox Church to the European Union. With this decision, His Eminence Metropolitan Athenagoras of Belgium, who until now has been the supervisor of the Office, is now appointed as chairman. Archimandrite Emilianos Bogiannou, … Continued
Patriarchal Message for the Ecclesiastical New Year (2023)
Prot. No. 496 † B A R T H O L O M E W BY GOD’S MERCY ARCHBISHOP OF CONSTANTINOPLE-NEW ROME AND ECUMENICAL PATRIARCH TO THE PLENITUDE OF THE CHURCH GRACE, PEACE AND MERCY FROM THE MAKER OF ALL CREATION OUR LORD GOD AND SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST * * * Most reverend brother Hierarchs … Continued