The capital of Orthodoxy, the main city of the once glorious Byzantine Empire, Constantinople, which according to the decision of the holy Ecumenical Councils is the First Throne of Orthodoxy and the dwelling place of the Great Church of Christ,…
At the midpoint of the Feast, quench my thirsty soul with the waters of piety, for You, O Savior, have called out to all: Let anyone who is thirsty come to Me and drink. O Christ God, Fountain of Life,…
Today the crown of the earthly kingdom has been surrendered by the King of all cities, succumbed to torment the city of the Mother of God, Constantine’s treasure, is purified by fire and a garland shining with glory from the…
Lately there have been many things written about the Ukrainian autocephaly, most of them by the Russian Church, which seemed to have mobilized its entire communication system in order to persuade the Orthodox world that it has the right. But,…
A few hours ago (14th September 2018), the Synod of the Moscow Patriarchy declared its decision to cease mentioning the name of the Ecumenical Patriarch during the Divine Liturgy, and consequently, the co-serving with the clergy of the Ecumenical Throne.…
September 1st 1. The Beginning of the Church New Year (or: Beginning of the Indiction). The First Ecumenical Council determined that the Church year should begin on September 1st. For the Jews, the month of September marked the beginning of…
