Welcome to the most Christmassy places on the planet
If your Christmas is too often one of tacky decorations, over-cooked turkey and bitter family feuds, now may be the time to put the baubles back in the attic and plan yourself a yuletide getaway. To help you along, we offer our top picks for the most Christmassy places around the world. Lapland, Finland While […]
Patriarch Ignatius of Antioch passes away
Memory Eternal!!! His Beatitude Ignatius IV (1920-2012), Patriarch of Antioch and All the East, fell asleep in the Lord today, December 5th, 2012, at St. George Orthodox Hospital in Beirut Lebanon, after having suffered a stroke earlier this week. Biography His Beatitude Patriarch Ignatius IV (Hazim) of Antioch and All the East was born in 1920 […]
Orthodox Priest Nominated for Nobel Peace Prize
Nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize, among great personalities from around the world, is an Orthodox priest known as the “saint” of prisoners. Father Gervasios from Thessaloniki has dedicated his life to offer assistance to needy prisoners. The last 35 years he has contributed to the release of 15,200 needy prisoners, who come from 90 […]
New Orthodox Community in Pakistan
By the Grace of God, a new Orthodox Community established in Sargodah Village, two hours far from the City of Lahore. Fr.John tries to visit the new Community often so that to strengthen their faith and to serve the Divine Liturgy. See more photos here
Christmas Celebration in Pakistan
The Orthodox Christians in Pakistan celebrated the great Feast of Christmas and glorified our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, the Sun of Righteousness. Fr.John conducted the Services in Lahore at the place where the Orthodox Church of Saint Alexander is housed and during the twelve days after Christmas he visited many other places where there […]
Christmas Celebration in Boyolali, Indonesia
The Orthodox Community in Boyolali, Indonesia celebrated with spiritual joy the great Feast of Christmas. Fr.Methodios conducted the Services at the Orthodox Church of Saint Catherine. See more photos here