Category: Holy Synod

Pentecost in Cairo

obl- June 6, 2011

Metropolitan Abba Seraphim Primate of the British Orthodox Church Writes: 6/6/2011 Traditionally the Holy Synod of the Coptic Orthodox Church meets in Cairo on the ... Read More

Five new dioceses to reinforce the authority of the Moscow Patriarch

obl- June 6, 2011

by Nina Achmatova 06/06/2011 The synod approves the reorganisation of the canonical territory, still based on the Soviet framework with parishes in the same dioceses ... Read More

Russian Orthodox Church to Honor Bulgarian Batak Martyrs

OCP- June 3, 2011

3/6/2011 The Russian Orthodox Church has made the decision to officially honor the Bulgarian victims of the Batak and Novo Selo Massacres in 1876. Read More

Greek Orthodox Christians renew calls for Arabising Church Leadership

obl- May 31, 2011

By Thameen Kheetan 31/5/2011 AMMAN – Jordanian members of the Greek Orthodox Church have renewed calls for Patriarch Theophilus III to step down and for ... Read More

Complicated dance between Orthodox Church, Serbian Politicians

obl- May 31, 2011

Bojana Milovanovic 30/05/2011 Religion and politics often intertwine in Serbia, but experts say the relationship is more complex than many assume. Analysts agree on one ... Read More

The Romanian Patriarchate Keeps The Communion And Promotes Dialogue With The Patriarchate Of Jerusalem

OCP- May 25, 2011

21-05-2011 The Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church analysed during its working session held at the Patriarchal Residence, from 19 – 20 May 2011, ... Read More

The Patriarchate of Jerusalem Has Severed Communion With the Patriarchate of Romania

OCP- May 17, 2011

10/5/2011 The Holy Synod of the Patriarchate of Jerusalem met on Monday 9 May 2011 regarding the resolution of the anti-canonical actions of the Patriarchate ... Read More

Bulgarian Orthodox Church Honors Batak Martyrs for 1st Time

OCP- May 16, 2011

16/5/2011 The holy relics of the Bulgarian Batak martyrs will be taken out of the Sveta Nedeliya church in the town for the first time ... Read More

The Romanian Patriarchate Wants Reconciliation

OCP- May 14, 2011

12/5/2011 On 12 May 2011, a press conference was held in “Consilium” room of the Patriarchal Palace concerning the communiqué of the Patriarchate of Jerusalem ... Read More

THE RELATIONS OF THE ROMANIAN PATRIARCHATE WITH THE PATRIARCHATE OF JERUSALEM ARE ON THE AGENDA OF THE SESSION OF THE HOLY SYNOD OF THE ROMANIAN…

obl- May 10, 2011

10-05-2011 THE PRESS OFFICE OF THE ROMANIAN PATRIARCHATE informs us: While referring to the communiqué posted on 9 May 2011 on the official website of ... Read More