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EcumenicalEcumenical Patriarch Bartholomew Addresses Climate Change at International Summit
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His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I spoke before world leaders at the international climate summit in Geneva, emphasizing the Orthodox Church's longstanding commitment to the stewardship of creation and environmental responsibility. The Patriarch called on heads of state to adopt binding agreements that protect the natural world, drawing on patristic theology and the Orthodox understanding of humanity as caretaker of creation.
Orthodox News Desk · June 18, 2026 · 4 min read
SaintsNew Glorification of American Saints Announced by Orthodox Church in America
The Holy Synod of the OCA has officially announced the glorification of several newly recognized saints whose lives and witness took place on North American soil.
June 17, 2026 · 3 min read
TheologyInternational Patristics Conference Gathers Scholars in Thessaloniki
Leading Orthodox theologians and scholars from around the world gathered in Thessaloniki for the biennial patristics conference, presenting research on early Church writings.
June 15, 2026 · 5 min read
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CommunityOrthodox Churches Report Growth in Adult Catechesis Programs Across North America
A new survey of Orthodox churches across North America reveals a significant increase in adults entering catechesis, with many citing a desire for deeper spiritual rootedness and historical continuity in Christian worship.
June 12, 2026 · 3 min read
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MissionsOrthodox Mission Teams Expand Outreach in Sub-Saharan Africa
Orthodox mission organizations report expanding outreach efforts across Sub-Saharan Africa, with new churches, clinics, and schools established in partnership with local communities.
June 10, 2026 · 6 min read
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LiturgicalNew English Translation of the Divine Liturgy Under Review by Inter-Orthodox Commission
An inter-Orthodox commission of liturgical scholars is reviewing a proposed new English translation of the Divine Liturgy of Saint John Chrysostom, with public comments invited.
June 8, 2026 · 4 min read
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EcumenicalJoint Statement Issued Following Orthodox-Catholic Dialogue in Rome
Delegates from the Joint International Commission for Theological Dialogue between the Catholic and Orthodox churches issued a joint statement following their annual meeting in Rome.
June 5, 2026 · 3 min read
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CommunityYouth Programs See Record Enrollment at Annual Pan-Orthodox Summer Camp
This year's pan-Orthodox summer camp program reports record enrollment, with young participants from over thirty jurisdictions attending week-long sessions focused on faith formation, liturgical music, and iconography.
June 2, 2026 · 2 min read
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TheologyNew Volume on Orthodox Social Ethics Published by Holy Cross Press
Holy Cross Orthodox Press has released a new volume exploring Orthodox Christian approaches to contemporary social ethics, written by faculty from several North American seminaries.
May 30, 2026 · 3 min read
