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Bishop of Melitene celebrates the Synaxis of the Holy Apostles in Hatfield
On Tuesday, 30 June 2026, Bishop Maximos of Melitene presided at the Orthros and celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the Church of the Twelve Apostles in Hatfield, Greater London. Concelebrating with Bishop Maximos were the Priest-in-Charge, the Revd Protopresbyter Joseph…
Metropolitan Epifaniy visits Parish in Kyiv Region, calls for unity and perseverance
Metropolitan Epifaniy of Kyiv and All Ukraine celebrated the Divine Liturgy on July 2 at the Church of the Protection of the Most Holy Theotokos in the village of Bobrytsia, Bucha District, marking his first visit as Primate to the parish since it joined the Orthodox Church of…
“Orthodoxy” (France-Culture): “Beauty and truth (II)”
The Orthodoxie program on France Culture, produced and hosted by Alexis Chryssostalis, on June 26, had the title: “Beauty and truth”. This is a second part (first part). Presentation: Source
The Patriarchate of Antioch launches the “Antiochian Reach” digital project
With the blessing of His Beatitude Patriarch John
Vatican excommunicates six Lefebvrist clerics afte unauthorized ordinations
The Vatican has excommunicated six ultra-conservative Lefebvrist clerics—two bishops and four priests—after they were ordained in Switzerland without papal approval and against the expressed will of Pope Leo XIV. The decision was issued by the Vatican office responsible for…
Phanar: Turkish authorities grant permission for Services at Panagia Faneromeni and Panagia Soumela
The Ecumenical Patriarchate has received permission from the relevant Turkish authorities to celebrate Divine Liturgies at two historic pilgrimage sites in Asia Minor and Pontus on Sunday, August 23, 2026, the day marking the Leave-taking of the Feast of the Dormition of the…
Church World Digest — July 2, 2026
The Clergy-Laity Congress of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America and the feast of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul, with its fraternal exchange between Constantinople and Rome, lead the news, alongside church responses to the earthquakes in Venezuela and developments in the Catholic and Anglican worlds.
Clergy-Laity workshop highlighted pathways for our youth to serve, belong, and lead
During the 2026 Clergy-Laity workshop which focused on integrating and expanding youth involvement—”From Pew to Purpose: Building Pathways for our Youth to Serve, Belong and Lead”—speakers led an interactive conversation between audience members and panelists. Speakers included…
Moses the Black by Yelena Popovic, available online from July 10
Released in American theaters on January 30, 2026, the film Moses the Black by orthodox director Yelena Popovic arrives at home: from July 10, it Source
GOARCH: Synodal Archierarchical Divine Liturgy united Congress attendees in prayer
Archbishop Elpidophoros of America presided over the Synodal Archierarchical Divine Liturgy on the morning of July 1 during the 48th Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress in Cleveland, Ohio. The Divine Liturgy, celebrated with the full gathering of the Church’s hierarchs, clergy, and…
On the path of common faith and dialogue, an interview with Cardinal Kurt Koch and Metropolitan Job (Getcha)
From June 15 to 19, 2026, the Coordination Committee of the International Mixed Commission for Theological Dialogue between the Orthodox Church and the Roman Catholic Church met at the Benedictine Archabbey of Pannonhalma in Hungary. On the sidelines of these meetings, the two co-presidents of the commission, Metropolitan Job of Pisidia from the Ecumenical Patriarchate, and Cardinal Kurt Koch, Prefect of the Dicastery for Promoting Christian Unity, had...
July 2
Deposition of the precious robe of our Sovereign, the Most Holy Mother of God, in the Church of Blachernae in Constantinople; Saint Juvenal, Patriarch of Jerusalem (around 458); saints Processe Source
June 19 (old calendar) / July 2 (new)
Lent of the Holy Apostles Saint Jude, brother of the Lord, apostle (around 80); Saint Zosimus, martyr in Pisidia (2nd century); Saint Paisios the Great, monk in Egypt (5th century) Source
RCF Hérault: Saints Peter and Févronia
Every week on RCF Maguelone Hérault: traditions, events and news from Orthodox Churches to better understand the life of these Christian communities. Source
Patriarch of Georgia welcomes students from School for visually impaired Children
On July 1, Catholicos-Patriarch Shio III of Georgia received students, teachers, and parents from Tbilisi Public School No. 202, which serves blind and visually impaired children, at the Patriarchal Residence. The meeting took place in a warm and cordial atmosphere. His Holiness…
Metropolitan of Volokolamsk awards Putin’s Aide with Church Decoration
Metropolitan Anthony of Volokolamsk, Chairman of the Department for External Church Relations of the Moscow Patriarchate, met on July 1 with Yuri Ushakov, Assistant to the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin, responsible for Foreign Policy. During the meeting,…
Archbishop of America presided over Vespers at Clergy-Laity Congress
On June 30, Archbishop Elpidophoros of America presided over a Vespers Service as part of the 48th Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress, hosted at the Huntington Convention Center in Cleveland, Ohio. “Prayer is the breath of the soul that keeps us alive. Without prayer, the heart…
Patriarch of Bulgaria: Geopolitics should not be mixed with ecclesiastical matters (VIDEO)
To mark two years since the election and enthronement of Patriarch Daniel of Bulgaria as Primate of the Orthodox Church of Bulgaria, a festive Divine Liturgy was held at the Patriarchal Cathedral of Saint Alexander Nevsky. Before the liturgical service began, Patriarch Daniel…
Archdiocesan Presbyters Council convened All Clergy Meeting at Clergy-Laity Congress
On Tuesday afternoon, hierarchs and clergy gathered once again during the Clergy-Laity Congress for an All Clergy Meeting, convened by the Archdiocesan Presbyters Council (APC). The gathering opened with a solemn Trisagion Service, presided over by Patriarchal Representative…
Archdiocese of Αmerica: Clergy gather for shared breakfast at Clergy-Laity Congress
On Tuesday morning, July 30, more than 400 hierarchs and clergy gathered for a cherished tradition of the Clergy-Laity Congress, the Clergy Breakfast. More than a meal, this is an opportunity for brothers in Christ to come together to break bread, reconnect, and reflect on the…
Memory of the Holy Unmercenary Physicians Cosmas and Damian
Today, the Church commemorates the Holy Unmercenary Physicians Cosmas and Damian, the female Martyrs Kyriaini and Juliana, and Saint David of Euboea. The physicians Cosmas and Damian, who came from Asia, lost their father at an early age. Their mother, Theodote, provided them…
July 1
Fast day Saints Cosmas and Damian, doctors, anargyris, martyrs in Rome (284); Saint Potit, martyr (2nd century); Saint Martin, Bishop of Vienna (2nd century); Saint Domitian, founder Source
June 18 (old calendar) / July 1 (new)
Lent of the Holy Apostles Saints Léonce, Hypatios and Théodule, martyrs in Phenicia (70-79); Saint Amand, bishop of Bordeaux (431); Saint Aline, virgin, martyr in Brabant (640); Saint Leontius, canonarch at the kyiv Caves Lavra (14th century); holy neo-martyrs of Russia…
Kosovo and Ukraine: co-martyrs of canonical orthodoxy
Orthodox Kosovo, 2026… Ukraine, Palestine, Cyprus, and now Kosovo (again). The list of Orthodox states and regions falling into persecution, and the subject of clear efforts at total annihilation, continues to grow. Political persecution and…
A representative of the Russian Ecclesiastical Mission in Jerusalem took part in the patriarchal service at the monastery of Saint Onufry the Great
On June 25, 2026, the day of memory of Saint Onuphry the Great, His Beatitude the Patriarch of Jerusalem Theophilus III celebrated the divine liturgy at the monastery of nuns dedicated to Saint Onuphry the Great (Patriarchate of Jerusalem), in Jerusalem. Were celebrating with His Beatitude:…
Vidovdan Academy in Paris
Alliance of spirituality, Kosovo ethics and memory of the Great War On Saturday June 27, 2026, the village hall of the Saint-Sava church in Paris was the center of a spiritual and cultural gathering of the Serbian people in France. Under the vaults of the temple dedicated to Saint…
UN calls for investigation into 'Christian genocide' in Nigeria
UN called for investigation into “Christian genocide” in Nigeria Orthodoxy.Ru
Heritage Days 2026 in Paris: Orthodox Church of Saint Sergius of Radonezh, an extraordinary place
Heritage Days 2026 in Paris: Orthodox Church of Saint Sergius of Radonezh, an extraordinary place Sortir à Paris
Publication: “To the glory of the confessors” by Gregory of Tours (Christian sources)
Just published in the collection “Christian Sources” (n°661): “To the glory of the confessors” by Grégoire de Tours (376 pages, 54 euros). Presentation from the publisher: “A journey into Source
A card for Rosh Hashana 5787
The Orthodox Christians in Dialogue with Jews association informs us: “The Jewish holidays of the New Year 5787 will take place from September 12 to October 4, 2026 The Conference of Source
Le patriarche de Géorgie a béni plus de 3 500 candidats avant les examens d’entrée à l’université
Le patriarche de toute la Géorgie Chio III a béni les bacheliers qui doivent passer dans les prochains jours les examens d’entrée à l’université. À l’issue de la liturgie dominicale célébrée en la cathédrale de la Sainte-Trinité à Tbilissi, il a souhaité aux jeunes gens de…
30 juin
Synaxe des douze saints glorieux et illustres Apôtres : Pierre, André, Jacques de Zébédée, Jean son frère, Philippe, Barthélémy, Thomas, Matthieu, Jacques d’Alphée, Jude (ou Thaddée), Simon le zélote et Source
The Liturgy of Saint James: the oldest Liturgy of the Church
Celebrated a few times a year, the Liturgy of the Apostle James preserves the worship of the earliest Christian centuries.
Nicosia is investing in the UN, EU and Euro-Turkish connection for the Cyprus issue
Nicosia invests in UN, EU and connection with Euro-Turkish for Cypriot ekirikas.com
Theophany and the Great Blessing of Waters
Why Orthodox Christians bless rivers, lakes, and even the ocean each January — and bring holy water into their homes.
One Church, many jurisdictions: a reader's guide
Autocephalous churches, patriarchates, dioceses, and parishes — how the Orthodox world is organized, in plain words.
How parishes welcome newcomers
From the first candle to catechism classes: what to expect when you enter an Orthodox parish for the first time.
Georgian parliament speaker: 'PACE and European Parliament resolutions have crossed a ‘red line’'
Georgian parliament speaker: 'PACE and European Parliament resolutions have crossed a ‘red line’' JAMnews
Speaker of Georgian Parliament: EP openly attacks our Church
Speaker of Georgian Parliament: EP openly attacks our Church Спілка православних журналістів
From the Polish Orthodox Church
Heritage Days 2026 in Paris: Orthodox Church of Saint Sergius of Radonezh, an extraordinary place
Heritage Days 2026 in Paris: Orthodox Church of Saint Sergius of Radonezh, an extraordinary place Sortir à Paris
The Metropolitan of Poland met with the Board of Directors of the Orthodox Youth Brotherhood.
On Wednesday, June 17, 2026, Metropolitan Sawa of Warsaw and All Poland met with representatives of the Board of the Orthodox Youth Brotherhood of the Diocese of Warsaw–Bielsk. During the meeting, the representatives of the Brotherhood informed the Metropolitan about the…
Wives of clergy gather for Annual Conference of the Warsaw-Bielsko Diocese
On Thursday, June 4, 2026, the Parish of the Resurrection of the Lord in Siemiatycze hosted the Annual Meeting of the Clergy Wives (Matushkas) of the Warsaw-Bielsko Diocese of the Polish Orthodox Church. The gathering began with the celebration of the Divine Liturgy, presided…
In Krakow, the Orthodox will have a second church
Orthodox Christians will have a second church in Krakow KRKnews
Consecration and laying of the cornerstone for the construction of the Orthodox church in Krakow
Consecration and laying of the foundation stone for the construction of the Orthodox church in Krakow Archdiocese of Krakow
Orthodox Clergy of the Warsaw-Bielsko Diocese hold Annual Conference in Bielsk Podlaski
The annual conference of the clergy of the Polish Autocephalous Orthodox Church’s Warsaw-Bielsko Diocese was held on May 18, 2026, in Bielsk Podlaski at the Parish of the Dormition of the Theotokos. The gathering began with the Divine Liturgy celebrated by Archbishop Grzegorz,…
From the Christian world
What is the SSPX? A look at the traditionalist Catholic group in schism with the Church
The Society of St. Pius X (SSPX) is a traditionalist group that is not in full communion with the Catholic Church and has a canonically irregular status.
Vocational training students from German-speaking Switzerland visit WCC
Vocational training students from German-speaking Switzerland visit WCC valter Thu, 07/02/2026 - 13:53 A group of vocational training students from German-speaking Switzerland visited the World Council of Churches (WCC). Led by Florian Schmid, cofounder and president of the…
Conference explores “Building Fraternity through Dialogue and Collaboration”
Conference explores “Building Fraternity through Dialogue and Collaboration” GDF Wed, 07/01/2026 - 12:19 A conference in Rome hosted by the Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue, in collaboration with European interreligious partners, and the Office for Interreligious…
Pope Leo applies Catholic social teaching to artificial intelligence
(RNS) — The key issue is not the use of technology as such, but the vision that underlies it.
Vatican official to Catholic journalists: Be ‘disciples before influencers’
Archbishop Fortunatus Nwachukwu reflected on the importance of communicating the truth in a digital age of trends.
500 years ago, the first New Testament in English was published – and stirred up a hornet’s nest
(The Conversation) — William Tyndale’s translation, published in 1526, was based on a then-radical idea: Anyone should be able to read the Bible in their own language.
Lefebvrite priests and lay faithful: Procedure to return to Catholic communion
The Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith has sent a communication to bishops around the world outlining what must be done to welcome back those who decide to leave the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Pius X following the schismatic act that led to excommunication. Read all
Inside Lampedusa's "hotspot"
Imad Dalil, Director of Lampedusa's "hotspot", describes the work of the Italian Red Cross on the island, which has seen over 180,000 migrants pass through after crossing by boat along the Central Mediterranean route. Read all
