Greek metropolis distributes 30,000+ meals to the needy

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Orthodoxy Around the World

Greek metropolis distributes 30,000+ meals to the needy

The diocesan charitable fund teamed up with parish charitable funds and other philanthropic organizations to hold numerous charitable events.

Dozens received into Orthodox Church at American parishes on Lazarus Saturday

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Coming to Orthodoxy

Dozens received into Orthodox Church at American parishes on Lazarus Saturday

Several churches celebrated Baptisms and Chrismations on Lazarus Saturday, allowing the newly illumined to fully participate in Holy Week as Orthodox Christians.

Turkey begins major restoration of Hagia Sophia’s historic dome

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Churches and Monasteries

Turkey begins major restoration of Hagia Sophia’s historic dome

Turkey has launched an ambitious restoration project focused on the dome of the 1,486-year-old Hagia Sophia, marking one of the most significant repair efforts in the monument’s long history, experts announced on Monday.

Swiss monastery retreat introduces Romanian youth to prayer of the heart

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Churches and Monasteries

Swiss monastery retreat introduces Romanian youth to prayer of the heart

The week-long program, called “The Little Hesychast Camp,” took place last week and focused on introducing young participants to monastic traditions and prayer practices.

London: First Liturgy in new Romanian Orthodox cathedral

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Churches and Monasteries

London: First Liturgy in new Romanian Orthodox cathedral

The Romanian Orthodox community of London enjoyed a double celebration this weekend, with the great feast of Palm Sunday and the first Divine Liturgy in its new archdiocesan cathedral.