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Evros: Reviving the custom of the “nine foods” for abundance on the table all year round

The "nine foods" of the custom are all fasting, oily or unleavened, are served on the table on the last day of fasting, and symbolize, according to one version, the nine months that the Virgin Mary had Christ in her womb

Metropolitan Cleopas of Sweden’s Remarks at the Enthronement reception for Archbishop Elia of Helsinki & All Finland

I would like to express my gratitude & thanks to You for the support that the Archdiocese of Finland has provided the Finnish Parish in Stockholm over the years

Consecration of the Chapel of the Saint Nicholas Hermitage in Rättvik, Sweden

On the Friday afternoon, November 8, His Eminence Metropolitan Cleopas of Sweden and All Scandinavia presided in chorostasia at the Vespers of the dedication

Saint Demetrius: Who he was and why he is considered the patron saint of Thessaloniki

In the Orthodox Tradition, he holds a special place because of his miracles and his direct relationship with Thessaloniki, a city where he is considered the patron saint and protector for centuries

Mount Athos: Monasteries seek tax exemption for rents, with an appeal to the Council of State

Appeal to restore the pre-2010 regime, whereby they did not pay taxes on income from rental properties (houses, shops, estates, etc.) outside the peninsula of Athos - Which monasteries appealed and what income they declare

Common Easter every year for Orthodox and Catholics, the two Churches are close to an agreement

How is the concord between the Ecumenical Patriarch and the Pope translated in the prospect of a joint celebration?

Turkey: ‘Preparing for Halki’ – Reports in the Turkish press on the Theological School

The Turkish press reports today on the discussions on the opening of the Theological School in Halki

Constantinople: Meeting of the Hierarchy of the Ecumenical Throne

Hierarchs from all over the world participate - Ecclesiastical and social issues under discussion

Metropolitan Cleopas of Sweden’s Homily, commemorating the 75th Anniversary of the Resettlement of the Skolt Sámi People

"This unique ethnic group is important because it enriches the local Church"

Kayaköy: The Ghost Village in Turkey that Once Had 10,000 Greek Inhabitants – A CNN Report

Following the Asia Minor Catastrophe and the population exchange between Greece and Turkey, its residents were forced to abandon their homeland. Today, the area is a tourist attraction - Watch video and see photos

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