Behold I approach Divine Communion

by Bishop Photios of Marathon Upon request of many devout believers and even clergy, in the column of liturgical issues, we will begin to publish single-paged practical issues relating to divine worship, of which brochures will be available for the faithful’s...

Communiqué on Organ Transplantation and Donation

In Athens, July 16/29, 2013 Protocol n. γ-1776 Communiqué on Organ Transplantation and Donation To all the Clergy and Laity throughout the Nation Beloved children of the Church of Christ, The Holy Synod of the Church of the Genuine Orthodox Christians during its...

Concerning Pseudo-Saints

Protocol no. γ – 1830 In Athens, Nov. 23/Dec. 6, 2013 Communiqué To all clergy and laity Beloved children of the Church of Christ, The Holy Synod of the G.O.C., during its meeting on October 10/23 2013, discussed the issue of the pseudo-saints who are alleged to...

The Criteria for Sainthood According to Orthodox Tradition

A report by His Grace, Bishop Gregory of Christianoupolis given at the 5th Pan–Hellenic Clergy Synaxis The criteria for Sainthood according to Orthodox Tradition is a sensitive issue, but it is also a key issue. The criteria are sensitive, because they are theological...

Hero-Worshipping: the Sickness of our Holy Struggle

“Trust ye not in princes, in the sons of men, in whom there is no salvation.” (Psalm 145:3) We mustn’t have absolute trust in human beings for our salvation, no matter what dignity they have. Human beings are changeable. Today they are saints, tomorrow—deniers....

Encyclical Concerning Marriage and Divorce

Protocol no. 2957 In Athens, on October 24th/November 6th, 2019 ENCYCLICAL Concerning Marriage and Divorce Beloved Fathers and Brethren in Christ, Beloved children in the Lord, One of the Mysteries of our Holy Orthodox Church is the Mystery of Marriage, which is...