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З Днем Незалежності, Україно! Happy Independence Day, Ukraine!

Today, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America ordained Patriarchal Deacon Kallinikos Chasapis to the priesthood. Read here: goarch.org/-/kallinikos.

At the Phanar, in the presence of His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, we welcome the New Church Year, praying for God’s abundant grace upon all creation.

Last night, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America attended the Festal Great Vespers for the Feast of the New Indiction at the Cathedral of the Presentation of the Theotokos in Stavrodromi, Istanbul, Türkiye: goarch.org/-/vespers-ist.

This morning, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America signed the Act of the New Indiction at the Ecumenical Patriarchate, signifying the Ecclesiastical New Year. Read here: goarch.org/-/indiction-24.

The Commencement of the Holy Synaxis of the Hierarchy of the Ecumenical Throne took place in Istanbul, Türkiye, tonight: goarch.org/-/synaxis-24.

It was a blessing to celebrate the Divine Liturgy at St. Vladimir’s Sobor in Calgary - the home church of my youth - this morning as the parish commemorated Thanksgiving. It was so meaningful to see such familiar and friendly faces!

In Istanbul, I was honored to meet with Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew and members of the Holy and Sacred Synod. Thanked His All-Holiness for his prayers for Ukraine and support for the Peace Formula. Discussed Ukraine’s spiritual independence and support for Ukrainians abroad.

November 22 - Feast Day of the Venerable Father Iakovos in Euboea

Yesterday, His All-Holiness Ecumenical Bartholomew officially invested me as the new Grand Archimandrite of the Holy Great Church of Christ. As I attempt to be worthy, I thank him for this appointment and his continued love and support!

Celebrating Christmas according to the old calendar at St. Andrew’s Slavonic-speaking parish in Karakoy (Galata) Photos: N.G. Papachristou / Ecumenical Patriarchate

Memory eternal to Archbishop Anastasios of Albania

"The venerable Church greatly rejoiced at the translation of your holy relics and hiding it like precious gold; she provides ceaselessly to those who hymn you, by your intercessions, the grace of healings, O John Chrysostom.” Kontakion of today's feast. St. John Chrysostom's

Ecumenical Orthodox patriarch backs Ukraine's sovereignty in Mass marking 3 years of war apnews.com/article/ukrain…

Wishing everyone a blessed and spiritually uplifting Holy and Great Lent! Εύχομαι σε όλους καλή και ευλογημένη Αγία και Μεγάλη Τεσσαρακοστή! Бажаю всім благословенного Святого і Великого Посту!

This morning, I had the distinct honour of guiding Her Excellency the Honourable Sam Mostyn, Governor-General of Australia, through the Patriarchal Church of Saint George at the Phanar. It was a privilege to share the spiritual and historical heart of the Ecumenical Patriarchate

Some photo highlights from this morning's celebratory Divine Liturgy, presided over by His Eminence Elder Metropolitan Emmanuel of Chalcedon, at the Holy Temple dedicated to Christ’s Ascension in Samatya. ©️ Apostolos Dovas

Χρόνια πολλά, Παναγιώτατε! Many years, Your All-Holiness! Многії літа, Ваше Всесвятосе!