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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…
Le Kosovo et l’Ukraine : co-martyrs de l’orthodoxie canonique
Le Kosovo orthodoxe, 2026… Ukraine, Palestine, Chypre, et maintenant le Kosovo (de nouveau). La liste des États et régions orthodoxes sombrant dans la persécution, et faisant l’objet d’efforts manifestes d’anéantissement total, ne cesse de s’allonger. La persécution politique et…
Un représentant de la Mission ecclésiastique russe à Jérusalem a participé à l’office patriarcal au monastère de saint Onuphre le Grand
Le 25 juin 2026, jour de la mémoire de saint Onuphre le Grand, Sa Béatitude le patriarche de Jérusalem Théophile III a célébré la divine liturgie au monastère de moniales dédié à saint Onuphre le Grand (Patriarcat de Jérusalem), à Jérusalem. Concélébraient avec Sa Béatitude :…
Académie de Vidovdan à Paris
Alliance de spiritualité, d’éthique du Kosovo et de mémoire de la Grande Guerre Le samedi 27 juin 2026, la salle des fêtes de l’église Saint-Sava à Paris fut le centre d’un rassemblement spirituel et culturel du peuple serbe en France. Sous les voûtes du temple consacré à saint…
ООН призвали провести расследование «геноцида христиан» в Нигерии
ООН призвали провести расследование «геноцида христиан» в Нигерии Православие.Ru
Parution : « À la gloire des confesseurs » de Grégoire de Tours (Sources chrétiennes)
Vient de paraître dans la collection « Sources chrétiennes » (n°661) : « À la gloire des confesseurs » de Grégoire de Tours (376 pages, 54 euros). Présentation de l’éditeur : « Un voyage dans Source
Une carte pour Rosh Hashana 5787
L’association Chrétiens orthodoxes en dialogue avec les juifs nous informe : « Les fêtes juives du Nouvel An 5787 auront lieu du 12 septembre au 4 octobre 2026 La Conférence des 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
Orthodox Church in America Publishes Service in Thanksgiving to Almighty God on the 250th Anniversary of the United States of America
The Orthodox Church in America has published a new Service of Thanksgiving to Almighty God on the 250th Anniversary of the United States of America in response to the Holy Synod of Bishops’ Statement on the Occasion of the 250th Anniversary of the United States of America,…
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 Orthodox Church in America
Orthodox Church in America Publishes Service in Thanksgiving to Almighty God on the 250th Anniversary of the United States of America
The Orthodox Church in America has published a new Service of Thanksgiving to Almighty God on the 250th Anniversary of the United States of America in response to the Holy Synod of Bishops’ Statement on the Occasion of the 250th Anniversary of the United States of America,…
In Final Days of Retreat Registration Metropolitan Tikhon Appeals to Whole Church: “Support Clergy Wives’ Renewal”
His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon is encouraging dioceses, parishes, clergy, and faithful throughout the Orthodox Church in America to support clergy wives who wish to participate in the inaugural Office of Pastoral Life’s Clergy Wives Retreat, “Come Away and Rest,” July 27–30,…
OCA Clergy Invited to 2026 Office of Pastoral Life Pastoral Retreat
Clergy of the Orthodox Church in America are invited to register for the 2026 Office of Pastoral Life Pastoral Retreat, which will take place September 29–October 2, 2026, at the University of Saint Mary of the Lake Retreat Center in Mundelein, IL. The theme of this year’s…
Parish Development Forum June 26 Early Registration Discount Approaching Soon; Speakers Announced
The Midwest Diocese announced today that the early registration discount period for the 2026 Parish Development Forum is June 26. The 2026 Forum will be held at St. Luke the Evangelist Church, Palos Hills IL. from 1:00 PM Thursday July 9th through noon on Saturday July 11. The…
Metropolitan Tikhon Writes to Metropolitan Onufriy Following Attack on Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra
His Beatitude Metropolitan Onufriy Your Beatitude, dear brother and concelebrant in the Lord’s Mysteries, Christ is in our midst! It is with profound sorrow that I learned of the recent attack on the Holy Dormition Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra and the danger and suffering inflicted upon…
Strong Parish Support Fuels Early Registration for First Clergy Wives Retreat
Clergy wives from across the Orthodox Church in America are registering for the 2026 Office of Pastoral Life Clergy Wives Retreat, “Come Away and Rest,” which will be held July 27–30, 2026, at Antiochian Village Conference and Retreat Center in Bolivar, PA. With less than three…
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
