Kalamata, Greece, February 3, 2025 Photo: orthodoxianewsagency.gr Thousands of Greek Orthodox faithful came out yesterday, February 2, to celebrate the patron of the city of Kalamata, the 7th-century Panagia Ypapanti Icon. The celebrations at the Metropolitan Presentation of the Savior (Ypapanti tou Sotiros) Cathedral were led by 10 hierarchs of the Orthodox Church of…
Springfield, Virginia, February 3, 2025 Met. Tikhon (right) and Bp. Matthew (left) issued statements of condolences. Photo: orthodoxyinamerica.org The primate of the Orthodox Church in America issued a statement of condolences concerning the mid-air collision in Washington, D.C. on January 29, in which 67 people lost their lives. Among the victims were active Orthodox…
Belgrade, February 3, 2025 Photo: spc.rs Thousands of Orthodox faithful in Serbia came out to venerate the wonderworking Softener of Evil Hearts Icon of the Mother of God this weekend. The miraculous icon was festively welcomed on Saturday morning at the Russian Holy Trinity Church in Belgrade and remained through Sunday, the Serbian Orthodox…
Sofia, February 3, 2025 Photo: bta.bg The Bulgarian Patriarchate, currently led by His Holiness Patriarch Daniil, is and will remain the sole representative of the country’s traditional Orthodox faith, according to the country’s Parliament. The legislative body approved relevant amendments to the Religious Denominations Act on second reading on January 31. The text was…
Photo: foma.ru Our Lord Jesus Christ was traveling and ended up going through the ancient city of Jericho. Those who have read the Old Testament will remember that Joshua and the Israelites conquered the city of Jericho by following the guidance of God. Through their faithfulness, a great miracle took place as the walls…
