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Ecumenical Patriarchate

Ecumenical Patriarch on Ukraine’s Independence Day: “You are not forgotten”

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew marked Ukraine’s 35th independence anniversary on August 24, 2026, speaking at the Church of Saint Nicholas in Cibali, Istanbul, and urged remembrance, solidarity with those affected by the war, and hope for

Orthodox Times
Archaeology

Unique seal of Byzantine Empress Irene Laskarina discovered in Bulgaria

A personal lead seal belonging to Byzantine Empress Irene Komnene Doukaina Laskarina has been found at Perperikon in southern Bulgaria. The seal, dating from the 13th century, is significant because it is the only known example belonging to

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Holy Synod of Greece

First Day of the August Session of the Holy Synod of Greece Without Announcements

The Holy Synod of Greece began its August session under the presidency of Archbishop Ieronymos. The first day's proceedings were completed without any announcements.

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Monasticism

Great Vespers of St. Kosmas the Aitolos in Ioannina

The Great Vespers service was held on August 23, 2026, to commemorate St. Kosmas the Aitolos, a national martyr and apostle. The service took place at the church of the Parish of Perivleptou in Ioannina.

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Orthodox Culture

International Photography Contest Invites Images of Orthodox Life in Czechia and Slovakia

The 'Colours of Orthodoxy' contest invites photographers to submit images of Orthodox life in Czechia and Slovakia. The competition will run from August 15 to November 30, with the best photographs published in an album.

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Monasticism

Feast of Saint Kosmas of Aetolia celebrated at his monastery in Albania

The feast of Saint Kosmas of Aetolia was commemorated with a two-day celebration at his monastery in Kolkondas, Albania. The event included Vespers, Matins, the Divine Liturgy, and a procession.

Orthodox Times
Monasticism

Bulgarian President Iliana Yotova visits Bachkovo Monastery

President Iliana Yotova visited Bachkovo Monastery on August 23 to attend the closing of the 12th Iconographic Assembly. The visit included presentations of icons, a procession, and a choir performance.

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Inter-Orthodox relations

Presidential and Mayoral Pilgrimage to St. Panteleimon and the Panagia Soumela

A group of mayors and the President of the Central Union of Municipalities of Greece (KEDE) visited historic sites in Pontus, including Trebizond and Samsun. The pilgrimage aimed to connect with the region's history, faith, and collective m

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Inter-Orthodox relations

Panegyris of the Holy Monastery of Saint Kosmas the Aitolos in Thermo

The Holy Metropolis of Aetolia and Akarnania celebrated the feast day of its patron saint, Saint Kosmas the Aitolos, with a panegyris at the Holy Monastery of Saint Kosmas in Thermo. The Metropolitan of Aetolia and Akarnania delivered a ser

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