Efi Efthimiou
@efiefthimiou.bsky.social
Journalist, General Manager of orthodoxtimes.com, orthodoxtimes.gr
The publication of the 2025 calendar of the #Russian #Orthodox #Church has caused a sensation. This is because the calendar includes photos of the head of the #Ukrainian Orthodox #Church – #UOC (of the #Moscow #Patriarchate), #Metropolitan #Onufriy, as well as other hierarchs from #Ukraine
Photos of Metropolitan Onufriy and members of the UOC in the Moscow Patriarchate's calendar | Orthodox Times (en)
The publication of the 2025 calendar of the Russian Orthodox Church has caused a sensation in Ukraine – and beyond. This is because the calendar includes photos of the head of the Ukrainian Orthodox C...
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February 12, 2025 at 11:10 AM
The publication of the 2025 calendar of the #Russian #Orthodox #Church has caused a sensation. This is because the calendar includes photos of the head of the #Ukrainian Orthodox #Church – #UOC (of the #Moscow #Patriarchate), #Metropolitan #Onufriy, as well as other hierarchs from #Ukraine
#Metropolitan #Anthony of #Volokolamsk apparently tried to counterbalance the repentance and blessing he received from the #Ecumenical #Patriarch when they met at the funeral of #Archbishop #Anastasios of #Tirana. The fact that he kissed the right hand of #Bartholomew was certainly no coincidence
"Who granted the Church of Russia authority that belongs exclusively to Orthodox Councils?" | Orthodox Times (en)
by Hieromonk Nikitas Pantokratorinos An interview with Metropolitan Anthony of Volokolamsk of the Moscow Patriarchate appeared on the Internet, apparently as an attempt to somehow counterbalance the r...
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February 12, 2025 at 11:07 AM
#Metropolitan #Anthony of #Volokolamsk apparently tried to counterbalance the repentance and blessing he received from the #Ecumenical #Patriarch when they met at the funeral of #Archbishop #Anastasios of #Tirana. The fact that he kissed the right hand of #Bartholomew was certainly no coincidence
“A sad duty gathered us today in the Albanian capital! The great pillar of the #Orthodox #Church in #Albania has fallen!”
Ecumenical Patriarch’s eulogy: A final tribute to late Archbishop Anastasios of Albania | Orthodox Times (en)
With deep emotion and reverence, the Orthodox Church and the people of Albania bid farewell to Archbishop Anastasios of Tirana, Durres, and All Albania at the Funeral Service held today, January 30, 2...
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January 30, 2025 at 1:52 PM
With his burial in the specially designated crypt beneath the Cathedral of the Resurrection of the Lord in Tirana, as per his own wishes, Orthodox primates, clergy, faithful, and political leaders from Albania and #Greece gathered to bid a final farewell to #Archbishop #Anastasios of #Albania
Final farewell to late Archbishop Anastasios of Albania (VIDEO) (upd) | Orthodox Times (en)
LAST UPDATE: 15:00 With his burial in the specially designated crypt beneath the Cathedral of the Resurrection of the Lord in Tirana, as per his own wishes, Orthodox primates, clergy, faithful, and po...
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January 30, 2025 at 1:52 PM
With his burial in the specially designated crypt beneath the Cathedral of the Resurrection of the Lord in Tirana, as per his own wishes, Orthodox primates, clergy, faithful, and political leaders from Albania and #Greece gathered to bid a final farewell to #Archbishop #Anastasios of #Albania
The Primate of the #Church of #Albania is currently receiving treatment at Evangelismos Hospital in Athens, where he was urgently transferred from #Tirana
Health deterioration of Archbishop Anastasios of Albania | Orthodox Times (en)
The condition of Archbishop Anastasios of Tirana and All Albania has worsened. The Primate of the Church of Albania is currently receiving treatment at Evangelismos Hospital in Athens, where he was ur...
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January 5, 2025 at 2:53 PM
#Metropolitan #Hilarion, the former chairman of the Department for External Church Relations of the #Moscow #Patriarchate, was retired following a scandal that gained prominence a few months ago
Holy Synod of the Russian Orthodox Church retired Metropolitan Hilarion amid scandal | Orthodox Times (en)
Metropolitan Hilarion, the former chairman of the Department for External Church Relations of the Moscow Patriarchate, was retired following a scandal that gained prominence a few months ago. Specific...
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December 29, 2024 at 9:00 AM
#Metropolitan #Hilarion, the former chairman of the Department for External Church Relations of the #Moscow #Patriarchate, was retired following a scandal that gained prominence a few months ago
The historic #church, originally built in the 17th century and dedicated to the Virgin Mary (Santa Maria), was granted to the #Metropolis of #Smyrna in 2023 by #Pope #Francis and the Franciscan Order following a request by the #Ecumenical #Patriarch
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew attends inauguration of Dormition Cathedral in Smyrna | Orthodox Times (en)
On Sunday, December 8, 2024, Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew presided over the Divine Liturgy at the newly inaugurated Cathedral of the Dormition of the Theotokos, the official seat of the Holy Metro...
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December 9, 2024 at 11:56 AM
The historic #church, originally built in the 17th century and dedicated to the Virgin Mary (Santa Maria), was granted to the #Metropolis of #Smyrna in 2023 by #Pope #Francis and the Franciscan Order following a request by the #Ecumenical #Patriarch
The Feast of #Saint #Catherine the Great Martyr was celebrated with grandeur on Sunday, December 8, at the Holy Patriarchal #Monastery of #Mount #Sinai, #Egypt. The historic monastery, renowned for its spiritual heritage, hosted dignitaries and faithful for this special occasion
Solemn celebration of Saint Catherine at the Historic Monastery of Mount Sinai (PHOTOS) | Orthodox Times (en)
The Feast of Saint Catherine the Great Martyr was celebrated with grandeur on Sunday, December 8, at the Holy Patriarchal Monastery of Mount Sinai, Egypt. The historic monastery, renowned for its spir...
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December 9, 2024 at 11:54 AM
The Feast of #Saint #Catherine the Great Martyr was celebrated with grandeur on Sunday, December 8, at the Holy Patriarchal #Monastery of #Mount #Sinai, #Egypt. The historic monastery, renowned for its spiritual heritage, hosted dignitaries and faithful for this special occasion
The #Orthodox #Patriarchate of #Antioch and All East issued a heartfelt statement addressing the current crossroads facing #Syria
Patriarchate of Antioch issues call for unity and peace in Syria | Orthodox Times (en)
Under the guiding words, "God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved," the Patriarchate of Antioch and All the East for the Greek Orthodox Church issued a heartfelt statement addressing the cu...
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December 9, 2024 at 11:53 AM
The #Orthodox #Patriarchate of #Antioch and All East issued a heartfelt statement addressing the current crossroads facing #Syria
#Ecumenical #Patriarch #Bartholomew attended the funeral service of the late Leonidas Asteris, which was held at the Patriarchal Cathedral on Friday, December 6, 2024
Ecumenical Patriarch attended funeral service of late Archon Leonidas Asteris | Orthodox Times (en)
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew attended the funeral service of the late Leonidas Asteris, which was held at the Patriarchal Cathedral on Friday, December 6, 2024. The funeral service was presided ov...
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December 8, 2024 at 8:13 AM
#Ecumenical #Patriarch #Bartholomew attended the funeral service of the late Leonidas Asteris, which was held at the Patriarchal Cathedral on Friday, December 6, 2024
"Being a #Christian is much more than simply attending church on Sunday mornings. Christians must be torchbearers in a dark world. Our goal is to inspire others and draw them to the source of life"
Archbishop of Australia to young people: Let us make our lives Christ-centered | Orthodox Times (en)
More than 250 young people from the State of Queensland declared, "We are ready for the future," before their shepherd, Archbishop Makarios of Australia, during the opening ceremony of the Youth Confe...
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December 8, 2024 at 8:12 AM
"Being a #Christian is much more than simply attending church on Sunday mornings. Christians must be torchbearers in a dark world. Our goal is to inspire others and draw them to the source of life"
"We offer special prayers for those #Russians who oppose the inhuman policies of President #Putin and the un- #Christian rhetoric of #Patriarch #Kirill. May their example awaken consciences both within and beyond their country"
Ecumenical Patriarch: It is unacceptable that we still live with fanaticism | Orthodox Times (en)
The Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew presided over the Divine Liturgy on Friday, December 6, 2024, for the feast of Saint Nicholas, Archbishop of Myra in Lycia, the Wonderworker, at the namesake churc...
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December 8, 2024 at 8:10 AM
"We offer special prayers for those #Russians who oppose the inhuman policies of President #Putin and the un- #Christian rhetoric of #Patriarch #Kirill. May their example awaken consciences both within and beyond their country"
In a message, Metropolitan #Epifaniy said he was praying for the people of #Georgia. “We wish our brothers and sisters to preserve their independence and their future as a free #European state. The truth will prevail! May God bless those who are on the side of truth”
Georgians take to the streets for the sixth day - Message of support from the Metropolitan of Kyiv
Metropolitan Epifaniy of Kyiv expressed the solidarity of both the Orthodox Church of Ukraine and himself, as the Primate of the Church, with the people of Georgia. In a message, Metropolitan Epifaniy...
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December 3, 2024 at 8:32 PM
During the meeting, all matters listed on the agenda were reviewed, and the necessary decisions were made #ecumenicalpatriarchate
The third day of the session of the Holy Synod of the Ecumenical Patriarchate has concluded | Orthodox Times (en)
Under the presidency of the Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, the Holy and Sacred Synod convened today, Tuesday, December 3, 2024, for its regular session. During the meeting, all matters listed on th...
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December 3, 2024 at 8:31 PM
During the meeting, all matters listed on the agenda were reviewed, and the necessary decisions were made #ecumenicalpatriarchate
#Patriarch of #Serbia #Porfirije expressed gratitude to the monks for their gifts and their efforts to preserve the memory of Despot Uglješa as a significant benefactor of #Orthodox sacred sites.
Serbian Patriarch meets with Hieromonks from Holy Monastery of Simonopetra | Orthodox Times (en)
Serbian Patriarch Porfirije met with Hieromonks Justin and Niphon from the Holy Monastery of Simonopetra on Mount Athos. During their visit, the monks presented the Patriarch with books on the life an...
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December 2, 2024 at 3:13 PM
#Patriarch of #Serbia #Porfirije expressed gratitude to the monks for their gifts and their efforts to preserve the memory of Despot Uglješa as a significant benefactor of #Orthodox sacred sites.
On Sunday a Poly-Hierarchical Divine Liturgy was celebrated at the #Church of the Four Martyrs of Rethymno, presided over by #Archbishop #Makarios of #Australia, and was concelebrated by Metropolitan Nicholas of Mesogaia and Metropolitan Prodromos of Rethymno
Archbishop of Australia presides over Poly-Hierarchical Divine Liturgy in Rethymno | Orthodox Times (en)
On Friday, 29 November 2024, at the Conference Centre of the Holy Metropolis of Rethymno and Avlopotamos “THEOMITOR”, in a festive atmosphere, with the presence of the Representative of the Ecumenical...
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December 2, 2024 at 3:11 PM
On Sunday a Poly-Hierarchical Divine Liturgy was celebrated at the #Church of the Four Martyrs of Rethymno, presided over by #Archbishop #Makarios of #Australia, and was concelebrated by Metropolitan Nicholas of Mesogaia and Metropolitan Prodromos of Rethymno
Bishop #Sevastianos, Protosyncellos of the #Metropolis of #Atlanta, was elected unanimously following the presentation of a Triprosopon prepared during an extraordinary session of the Holy and Sacred Eparchial Synod of the #Archdiocese of #America held last night @goarch.org
Bishop Sevastianos of Zela is the new Metropolitan of Atlanta | Orthodox Times (en)
The Holy and Sacred Synod of the Ecumenical Patriarchate has elected Bishop Sevastianos of Zela as the new Metropolitan of Atlanta. Bishop Sevastianos, Protosyncellos of the Metropolis of Atlanta, was...
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December 2, 2024 at 3:08 PM
Bishop #Sevastianos, Protosyncellos of the #Metropolis of #Atlanta, was elected unanimously following the presentation of a Triprosopon prepared during an extraordinary session of the Holy and Sacred Eparchial Synod of the #Archdiocese of #America held last night @goarch.org
An official delegation from the Church of Rome is visiting the #Ecumenical #Patriarchate to attend the feast of St. Andrew the First-Called Apostle, founder of the Church of #Constantinople, on Saturday, November 30
Vatican delegation visited Ecumenical Patriarchate to attend the feast of St. Andrew | Orthodox Times (en)
An official delegation from the Church of Rome is visiting the Ecumenical Patriarchate to attend the feast of St. Andrew the First-Called Apostle, founder of the Church of Constantinople, on Saturday,...
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December 1, 2024 at 8:53 AM
An official delegation from the Church of Rome is visiting the #Ecumenical #Patriarchate to attend the feast of St. Andrew the First-Called Apostle, founder of the Church of #Constantinople, on Saturday, November 30
On November 30, 2024, the day of the memory of the Holy Apostle Andrew the First-Called, #Metropolitan #Epifaniy of #Kyiv and All #Ukraine led the Divine Liturgy in the St. Theodosius Stavropegial Monastery in #Kyiv
Metropolitan of Ukraine led Divine Liturgy on Feast of St. Andrew the First-Called | Orthodox Times (en)
On November 30, 2024, the day of the memory of the Holy Apostle Andrew the First-Called, Metropolitan Epifaniy of Kyiv and All Ukraine led the Divine Liturgy in the St. Theodosius Stavropegial Monaste...
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December 1, 2024 at 8:52 AM
On November 30, 2024, the day of the memory of the Holy Apostle Andrew the First-Called, #Metropolitan #Epifaniy of #Kyiv and All #Ukraine led the Divine Liturgy in the St. Theodosius Stavropegial Monastery in #Kyiv
Metropolitan Chrysostomos emphasized that the #Moscow #Patriarchate, along with other Churches, made efforts to include a provision on “holy war” in the text of the Council #holywar #Russia #Crete
Revelation from Metropolitan of Messinia: The Russians wanted a provision on "Holy War" in the preparatory text for Crete | Orthodox Times (en)
By Efi Efthimiou Metropolitan Chrysostomos of Messinia has made a revelation that is sure to spark discussion. Speaking at the International Theological Conference entitled "Orthodox Theology in the 2...
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November 28, 2024 at 11:51 AM
Metropolitan Chrysostomos emphasized that the #Moscow #Patriarchate, along with other Churches, made efforts to include a provision on “holy war” in the text of the Council #holywar #Russia #Crete
The Synod has elected Metropolitan Elia of #Oulu as #Archbishop of the #Orthodox #Church of #Finland, during the elections held on November 28th in the Cathedral of the Monastery of Valamo
Metropolitan Elia of Oulu is the new Archbishop of the Church of Finland | Orthodox Times (en)
The Synod has elected Metropolitan Elia of Oulu as Archbishop of the Orthodox Church of Finland, during the elections held on November 28th in the Cathedral of the Monastery of Valamo. Metropolitan El...
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November 28, 2024 at 11:49 AM
The Synod has elected Metropolitan Elia of #Oulu as #Archbishop of the #Orthodox #Church of #Finland, during the elections held on November 28th in the Cathedral of the Monastery of Valamo
“The ethos of the Gospel cannot condone a morality where humanity is detached from God,” #Archbishop of #Australia stated. He highlighted the importance of the #Church’s involvement in conversations surrounding #AI ethics, which often glorify human autonomy while excluding #God.
Archbishop of Australia at Theological Conference: Spiritual health is achieved when one comforts those they judge | Orthodox Times (en)
By Efi Efthymiou The third day of the International Theological Conference on "Orthodox Theology in the 21st Century: Challenges and Prospects," organized by the National and Kapodistrian University o...
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November 27, 2024 at 7:32 AM
“The ethos of the Gospel cannot condone a morality where humanity is detached from God,” #Archbishop of #Australia stated. He highlighted the importance of the #Church’s involvement in conversations surrounding #AI ethics, which often glorify human autonomy while excluding #God.
The election of the new Archbishop will take place on Thursday, November 28, 2024, following the Divine Liturgy. This momentous decision is expected to usher in a new era for the #Orthodox #Church of #Finland
Orthodox Church of Finland announces candidates for new Archbishop of Helsinki | Orthodox Times (en)
The Synod of Bishops of the Orthodox Church of Finland has announced the two candidates for the election of the new Archbishop of Helsinki and All Finland. The selected candidates are: Metropolitan El...
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November 27, 2024 at 7:29 AM
On Sunday, November 24, Archbishop @elpidophoros.goarch.org of America presided over the Divine Liturgy at Ascension #Greek #Orthodox Church in Fairview, New #Jersey, serving alongside parish priest Fr. Christos L. Pappas, Protopresbyter @goarch.org
The Archbishop of America at the Ascension Greek Orthodox Church in Fairview, New Jersey
Yesterday, Sunday, November 24, 2024, Archbishop Elpidophoros of America presided over the Divine Liturgy at Ascension Greek Orthodox Church in Fairview, New Jersey, serving alongside parish priest Fr...
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November 25, 2024 at 7:46 PM
On Sunday, November 24, Archbishop @elpidophoros.goarch.org of America presided over the Divine Liturgy at Ascension #Greek #Orthodox Church in Fairview, New #Jersey, serving alongside parish priest Fr. Christos L. Pappas, Protopresbyter @goarch.org
The historic event was presided over by #Patriarch #Porfirije of Serbia and marked the formal establishment of the new Metropolitanate of London within the #Serbian #Orthodox #Church, created in May to address the pastoral needs of the Serbian diaspora in the region
Serbian Church: Enthronement of first Metropolitan of London at the Cathedral of Saint Sava | Orthodox Times (en)
On Sunday, November 24, the enthronement of Bishop Nektarije as the first Metropolitan of London took place at the Serbian Orthodox Cathedral of Saint Sava in London. The historic event was presided o...
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November 25, 2024 at 7:42 PM
The historic event was presided over by #Patriarch #Porfirije of Serbia and marked the formal establishment of the new Metropolitanate of London within the #Serbian #Orthodox #Church, created in May to address the pastoral needs of the Serbian diaspora in the region