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Lent of the Holy Apostles – Dispensation of fish Icon of Our Lady of Vladimir; Saint Agrippina, martyr in Rome (around 260); Saint Aristocles, priest, Dimitrian, deacon, and Athanasius, lector, martyrs in Cyprus (c. 302); Saints Eustochius, Gaius, Probus, Lollius, Urban and their…
St. Cuv. Dometie the Merciful from Râmeţ and his mother, St. Cuv. Philothymia; St. Cuv. Sisoe the Great; St. Mc. Lucia of Rome; St. Mc. Marius, his wife Marta and their sons, Audifaciu and Avacum
Orthodox Calendar July 6 St. Cuv. Dometie the Merciful from Râmet Saint Pious Dometie was born on October 13, 1924, in Bălăneşti commune, Buzău county, of pious parents, receiving the name Stelian at baptism. From infancy he showed a lot of love for the service...
Saint Dometius the Merciful of Râmeț; Venerable Sisoes the Great; Martyr Lucy at Rome; Martyr Marius, his wife Martha, their children, and those with them at Rome
Orthodox Calendar, July 6 Saint Dometius the Merciful of Râmeț St Dometius the Merciful was born on 13 October 1924 in the commune of Bălănești, Buzău County, Romania, to devout Orthodox parents, receiving the name Stelian at Baptism. From early childhood, he showed a great love…
Prayer by agreement: together, at one hour
“If two of you agree on earth about anything they ask, it will be done for them by My Father in heaven.” Prayers by agreement are open on Orthodox House: people from different countries agree on one hour and pray together.
A religious procession took place to the site of the Church of the Apostle Matthias - St. Petersburg Diocese of the Russian Orthodox Church
A religious procession took place to the site of the Church of the Apostle Matthias St. Petersburg Diocese of the Russian Orthodox Church
Bishop Porfiry of Lida and Smorgon was awarded the title of honorary citizen of Lidchin | Dioceses | Belarusian Orthodox Church | News
Bishop Porfiry of Lida and Smorgon was awarded the title of honorary citizen of Lidchin | Dioceses | Belarusian Orthodox Church | News Belarusian Exarchate of the Moscow Patriarchate
Congratulatory Messages from Local Orthodox Churches to Patriarch Daniel of Bulgaria on the Second Anniversary of His Election and Enthronement
On June 30 of this year, two years have passed since the election and enthronement of His Holiness Patriarch Daniel of Bulgaria and Metropolitan of Sofia. On this occasion, the primates of the local Orthodox Churches sent congratulatory messages. Message from…
Metropolitan Eugene performed the Great Consecration and Divine Liturgy in the church in honor of the Three-Handed Icon of the Mother of God in the village of Sazhino
Metropolitan Eugene performed the Great Consecration and Divine Liturgy in the church in honor of the Three-Handed Icon of the Mother of God in the village of Sazhino Ekaterinburg diocese
Metropolitan George celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in Nizhny Novgorod
Metropolitan George celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in Nizhny Novgorod nne.ru
Metropolitan Georgy led the all-night vigil in the Nizhny Novgorod church in honor of the Vladimir Oran Icon of the Mother of God and the defenders of the Fatherland
Metropolitan George led the all-night vigil in the Nizhny Novgorod church in honor of the Vladimir Oran Icon of the Mother of God and the defenders of the Fatherland nne.ru
The festival of the Holy Church of Agioi Anargyros in Lefkada
With all magnificence and ecclesiastical splendor, the Holy Panegyris of the Glorious and Iamatic Anarchist Saints Cosmas and Damianus (those in Rome) was held again this year in the Holy Parish Church of the same name in the city of Lefkada. On the afternoon of Tuesday, June 30, 2026, the Great...
Parishes in Germany celebrated the patronal feast of St. John of Shanghai and San Francisco
The parishes of Augsburg and Heilbronn of the German Diocese of the Russian Orthodox Church Abroad (EORHF) celebrated the patronal feast of Saint John of Shanghai and San Francisco on Saturday July 4, 2026. This archbishop, revered as a miracle worker, is among the…
Damascene of Aetolia and Acarnania: "Our destination is the permanent relationship with our Creator Father"
The importance of gratitude to God, constant spiritual vigilance and participation in the Holy Eucharist are at the heart of the message of the Metropolitan of Aetolia and Acarnania, Mr. Damaskinos for Sunday, July 5, 2026. His Eminence points out that people...
President Trump's spiritual advisor visits Serbian Orthodox Church
The meeting on July 3, in which members of the Holy Synod also participated, Their Eminences Metropolitans Irenaeus of Bačka and John of Šumadija, took place in a spirit of understanding, with a view to strengthening cooperation between the two Christian countries and the two...
The Ekaterinburg Theological Seminary continues to accept documents from applicants
The Ekaterinburg Theological Seminary continues to accept documents from applicants Ekaterinburg Diocese
Kyproos Georgios: The Greek Cypriot side must resist an unsustainable solution
The Archbishop of Cyprus will request a meeting with the President of the Republic of Cyprus. George to be informed about the Cyprus issue, the next steps and the expected enlarged meeting. The Archbishop of Cyprus in statements to RIK emphasized that the Greek Cypriot side must...
Members of the Assembly of the Circle of Serbian Sisters in Gračanica
Members of the Council of Serbian Sisters in Gračanica :: SERBIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH :: :: SERBIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH ::
THE BISHOP OF MUKACHIVSK AND CARPATHIA VICTOR BED OFFERED THE FUNERAL LITERATURE FOR THE EVERBLESSED MEMORABLE METROPOLITAN VOLODYMYR SABODAN ON THE 12TH ANNIVERSARY OF HIS DEATH Mukachevo-Carpathia - Mukachevo-Karpatska Diocese of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine
THE BISHOP OF MUKACHIVSKY AND CARPATSKY VICTOR BED OFFERED THE FUNERAL LITERATURE FOR THE EVER-BLESSED MEMORABLE METROPOLITAN VOLODYMYR SABODAN ON THE 12TH ANNIVERSARY OF HIS DEATH Mukachivsko-Karpatsk Diocese of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine
St. Matthew's Sunday at the Holy Trinity Cathedral in Vienna
The Most Reverend Metropolitan of Austria Mr. Arsenios presided over the High Priestly Divine Liturgy at the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in Vienna, on the 5th Sunday of St. Matthew, July 5, 2026. He was flanked by Archimandrite Ilias Papadopoulos and the Finnish Elder...
A solitary haircut by the Metropolitan of Ierissos
The Most Reverend Metropolitan of Ierissos, Mount Athos and Ardameri, Mr. Theoklitos, accompanied by his clergy and lay associates, visited the Parish of Agios Dimitrios Geroplatanos on Saturday, July 4, 2026, and officiated at the Vespers Service. Then…
THE ORTHODOX CHURCH OF UKRAINE SAINTS METROPOLITAN EUGENI HAKMAN - Mukachevo-Carpathian Eparchy of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine
THE ORTHODOX CHURCH OF UKRAINE SAINTS METROPOLITAN EUGENI HAKMAN Mukachevo-Carpathian Eparchy of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine
The Metropolitan of Philippi at the celebratory Holy Church of Agioi Anargyro in the Acropolis of Thessaloniki
The memory of Saints Cosmas and Damianos Anargyros was celebrated with particular splendor in the celebratory Church of the same name on the Acropolis of Thessaloniki. On the name day, July 1, 2026, a Solemn High Priestly Divine Liturgy was held, during which His Holiness officiated...
The Archbishop of Crete in Kalamaria
Kalamaria Thessaloniki was visited on Sunday July 5, 2026 by the Most Reverend Archbishop of Crete, Mr. Eugenios, responding to the invitation of the Most Reverend Metropolitan of Nea Krini and Kalamaria, Mr. Ioustinos, in order to participate in the events of historical memory...
The Metropolitan of Floris in the Holy Church of Agios Georgios Vevi
On Sunday 5th of Matthew, July 5, 2026, His Eminence the Metropolitan of Florina, Prespa and Eordaia Mr. Irenaios officiated at Orthros and celebrated the High Priestly Divine Liturgy at the Holy Church of Agios Georgios Vevis Florina. The Eucharistic Gathering was attended by believers from...
Church World Digest — July 5, 2026
A newly consecrated bishop served his first Liturgy in the Romanian Church, Patriarch Porfirije preached peace at Saint Sava in Belgrade and traveled on to Kosovo and Metohija, Orthodox primates congratulated Patriarch Daniel of Bulgaria on the second anniversary of his enthronement, and further reports arrived from Jerusalem, Russia, The Hague and Ukraine.
The Metropolitan of Florina Irenaios at the music and dance event of the Lyceum of the Hellenic Girls of Florina
The Most Reverend Metropolitan of Florina, Prespa and Eordaia, Mr. Irenaios, attended on Saturday afternoon, July 4, 2026, the music and dance event of the Lyceum of the Hellenes of Florina entitled "Thrace: The Other Acre Land", which took place in the city's New Park. By…
Great church holiday July 6, 2026: traditions and what Orthodox Christians should not do
Great church holiday July 6, 2026: traditions and what Orthodox Christians should not do REGIONS.ru
Sydney: Dimitra Michopoulou was honored by the Sovereign Hospital Order of St. John of Jerusalem
In a moving ceremony which took place in the Catholic Church of St. Mary's, in the suburb of Concord, Sydney, the Vice-President of the Lyceum of Greek Girls of Sydney, Mrs. Dimitra Michopoulos, was named a "Dame" of the Sovereign Hospital Order of St. John of Jerusalem...
Patriarch Porfirije and Pastor Burns arrived in Kosovo and Metohija
Patriarch Porfirije and Pastor Burns arrived in Kosovo and Metohija :: SERBIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH :: :: SERBIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH ::
Patriarch Kirill consecrated the monument to Prince Vladimir on Victory Square in Kaliningrad (photo)
Patriarch Kirill consecrated the monument to Prince Vladimir on Victory Square in Kaliningrad (photo) KGD.RU
The ordination of Bishop Okeanos Hyacinthos in Bucharest
On Saturday, July 4, 2026, the ordination of Bishop-elect Mr. Hyacinthos in the Patriarchal Cathedral of Bucharest took place with particular splendor. The Divine Liturgy was presided over by His Beatitude the Patriarch of Romania, Mr. Daniel and collaborated with...
Orthodox Primates congratulated Patriarch of Bulgaria on enthronement anniversary
Patriarch Porfirije of Serbia and Metropolitan Rastislav of the Czech Lands and Slovakia have extended congratulatory messages to Patriarch Daniel of Bulgaria on the second anniversary of his election and enthronement, praising his pastoral leadership and praying for God’s…
Meetings of the Patriarch of Jerusalem with representatives of communities of the Holy Land
In the context of his pastoral care for the Greek Orthodox communities of the Holy Land, the Patriarch of Jerusalem, Mr. Theofilos held a series of meetings with clergy and community representatives, examining issues concerning the church and community life of...
PS Iachint of the Pacific, at the first Holy Liturgy after ordination: It could not have been a more appropriate beginning of ministry
"I think there couldn't be a more appropriate beginning of service than a Holy and Divine liturgy. We, through the liturgy, show our gratitude and thanks and all our trust to God", said on Sunday PS Iachint de Pacific, Vicar Bishop of the Diocese...
The Metropolitan of Arkalochori in the Holy Monastery of Agia Marina Voni
The Most Reverend Metropolitan of Arkalochori, Kastelli and Viannos, Mr. Andreas, celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the Holy Monastery of Agia Marina Voni on Sunday, July 5, 2026. During his sermon, he referred to today's Gospel passage and the timeless messages it conveys.…
Ethnic cleansing of Artsakh, attacks on the Armenian Apostolic Church: speech by Lilit Galstyan in The Hague
Ethnic cleansing of Artsakh, attacks on the Armenian Apostolic Church: speech by Lilit Galstyan in The Hague NEWS.am
Serron Theologian: "The denial of God prepares the destruction of man"
In the ancient Holy Church of St. Anargyron Chionochori, on the slopes of Mount Menoiki, where there is also the ancient cave hermitage of the 13th AD. century of the first builder of the holy Monastery Tim. Forerunner of Serres, Bishop of Ezevo Ioannikios, officiated today, Sunday, July 5...
Flooding keeps Bishop Ford Freeway closed for hours over the weekend
Flooding keeps Bishop Ford Freeway closed for hours over the weekend NBC 5 Chicago
Dimitriados Ignatios: "The familiarity with violence is a danger" - Archpriest Cleric in Kortsa
A High Priestly Liturgy was held today, Sunday, July 5, 2026, at the Holy Church of the Resurrection of Christ, Korytsas, preeminent of His Eminence Metropolitan Demitriados and Almyros, Mr. Ignatius, co-officiating with the local Pastor, His Eminence Metropolitan of Korytsas, Mr.…
From the Christian world
China Releases House Church Leader After 9 Months
Around 10:30 p.m. on July 3, Sean Long saw his phone light up with an incoming call from Anna Liu, wife of Jin “Ezra” Mingri, senior pastor of China’s Zion Church. When Long answered, he was surprised to hear the voice of Jin, who had been detained since October 9, on the other…
Pope Leo XIV greets crowds upon arrival at Castel Gandolfo
Arriving in Castel Gandolfo, just southeast of Rome, Pope Leo XIV briefly appeared at the balcony of the Apostolic Palace to greet the faithful gathered in Piazza della Libertà. He thanked them for their warm welcome and reaffirmed the importance of coming together as brothers…
Pope: Only God's mercy can fill hearts with genuine solidarity
In a letter to the Bishop of Lodi, Italy, signed by Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin on the occasion of the 27th Columbanus Day, Pope Leo emphasizes that only God's mercy can fill hearts with genuine solidarity and "enable enemies to extend a hand to one another." He…
Pope Leo XIV praises U.S. Eucharistic pilgrims, highlights country's 'strong Eucharistic heritage'
The Holy Father addressed pilgrims at the close of the 2026 National Eucharistic Pilgrimage, which concluded in Philadelphia on July 5.
Pope Leo XIV dines with U.S. ambassador on Independence Day
The pope visited the private residence of U.S. Ambassador Brian Burch after returning from Lampedusa.
America’s Founding Principles and the Fuxture of Democracy with Constitutional Scholar Jeffrey Rosen
What the process of founding the United States can teach us today about keeping our democracy alive: insights from the author of "Pursuit of Liberty: How Hamilton Versus Jefferson Ignited the Lasting Battle Over Power in America"
ACC-19 concludes with a Closing Service at St Anne's Cathedral in Belfast
Delegates of the nineteenth meeting of the Anglican Consultative Council (ACC-19) gathered in St Anne's Cathedral, Belfast, for the closing Eucharist of the week-long meeting.
Anglican Consultative Council pass resolutions at ACC-19
The Anglican Consultative Council passed a series of resolutions during the final discussion session at ACC-19 which was themed ‘Called To One Hope’.
