Sága krásy - V širim poľu ľiščina - YouTube - In the middle of the leaf

A Carpatho-Rusyn folk song performed by Beata Begeniova

Veľká sobotňajšia večerňa z Hostovíc, 14.12.2024. - YouTube - Great Vespers of the Holy Prophet Habakkuk (15 DEC,old calendar) from the village of Hostavice,Snina District,Presov Region,Slovakia

Habakkuk seems to have been a professional prophet,perhaps a priest in the temple at Jerusalem.He prophesied sometime between 605 BC and 586 BC.It was a low point in the Kingdom of Judah.Pride and evil were rampant.He conversed with God about this.Yet Habakkuk was certain God would punish the wicked in His own time.*Orthodox Church of the Protection of the Most Holy Theotokos*Priest:Father Peter Soroka*The opening bells are called the Zvon (all bells)*at the Great Entrance of Great Vespers:Premudrost,Prosi (Wisdom,Let us attend)*Mir sfem:Peace be unto all)*Priklonim:Bow your heads to the Lord.*How beautiful the Carpatho-Rusyn chant is!I am Carpatho-Rusyn on my mother's side.*His Beatitude Metropolitan Rastislav (Gont) of the Czech Lands and Slovakia is Carpatho-Rusyn.

Livestream Day 1 - World Policy Conference 2024 - Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew Addresses the World Policy Conference at 55:38 (a little in French,but mostly in English)

On 13 DEC 2024,His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew addressed the distinguished guests of the 17th edition of the World Policy Conference in Abu Dhabi,UAE.In consultation with His Holiness Pope Francis,HAH proposed the unification of all christians through a common Easter based on the Julian calendar,which the First Ecumenical Council at Nicea also did in 325 AD.He also addressed the problems of climate change and the advent of Artifical Intelligence (AI) from the point of view of pluralism,sound ethics,economic fairness and solidarity.HAH arrived in Abu Dhabi by chartered business jet on 12 DEC 2024 accompanied by His Eminence Elder Metropolitan Emmanuel of Chalcedon and the Grand Ecclesiarch Aetios.During Patriarch Bartholomew's absence,His Eminence Metropolitan Maximos of Selyvria is in charge at the Patriarchal compound in Constantinople/Istanbul.HAH is expected to return to Constantinople on 14 DEC 2024 in the afternoon.Pope Francis and Patriarch Bartholomew are planning to mark the 1700th Anniversary of the First Ecumenical Council together at Nicea (within the Turkish City of Iznik) in 2025.Several of the ancient city's ruins have been preserved.

Sága krásy - Sidyť holub. Rusínska pieseň z okolia Sniny. Carpathian Folk Music - YouTube - Sit down,pigeon - a song from Snina District,Presov Region,Slovakia

Eve of St Spyridon - 11th December 2024 - St Spyridon Greek Orthodox Chruch, Sydney - YouTube - service starts at 7:14 - Great Hierarchical Vespers

Presided by His Eminence Archbishop Makarios of Australia,Primate of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia (Ecumenical Patriarchate) St.Spyridon the Wonderworker,Bishop of Trimythous,Cyprus (3rd-4th century) This saint was a shepherd by trade.He had one daughter,Irene,with his wife.When his wife died,he entered a monastery and Irene entered a female monastery.Eventually he was chosen for the episcopacy.St Spyridon attended the First Ecumenical Council in Nicea in 325 AD,where he was instrumental in refuting the Arianism heresy.He reposed at age 71.His relics are incorrupt.They are kept at St.Spyridon Church in Corfu,Greece.*At the readings of Great Vespers:Sofia,Proskomen (Wisdom,Let us attend).Petition:A Christian ending to our life,painless,blameless and peaceful,let us ask of the Lord.Grant this,O Lord.*Irini pasi:Peace be unto all.Klinomen:Bow your heads to the Lord.Chant at the blessing of the loaves:Rich men have gone begging,but those who trust in the Lord shall not lack any good thing.

WATCH: King Charles Presents Elizabeth Emblems to Relatives of Brave Public Servants - YouTube - The Royal Family Channel

HM King Charles III presented Elizabeth Emblems to nest of kin of police,firefighters and other public servants who died in the line of duty.The UK government announced the introduction of the Elizabeth Emblem in March 2024.His Majesty was a Royal Navy officer who commanded a minesweeper and flew Royal Navy helicopters.*Information by The Royal Family Channel and edited and augmented by Andrew Taylor

Parish feast and 180th anniversary of St. Alypios’ church in Antalya

His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew presided at services for the patronal saint of St.Alypios parish,St.Alypios the Stylite of Adrianopolis,Asia Minor,Turkey,who spent most of his life atop a pillar (5th-6th century) and was much sought after as an elder by the faithful.The Holy Metropolis of Pisidia has a Russian-speaking flock.*Antalya is the capital city of Antalya Province,which is flanked by the Taurus Mountains.The city has 2.6 million people in its metropolitan area and is the fifth most populous city in Turkey.*Metropolitan Job is a Canadian of Ukrainian descent.*St.Alypios' day is 26 November.

The Conception of the Most Holy Theotokos by St. Anna at Saint Demetrios of Merrick - 2020

Orthros and Divine Liturgy from Saint Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church,Merrick,New York*This feast is celebrated on 9 December.A part of the Christmas canon is chanted beginning on The Entrance of the Most Holy Theotokos Into the Temple.*At the chanting of the Epistle:Proskomen,Sofia,Proskomen (Let us attend,Wisdom,Let us attend)*Irini pasi:Peace be unto all.*Klinomen:Bow your heads to the Lord.*Blessing:The love of God,the grace of Our Lord Jesus Christ,and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with all of you.*St.Anna isn't mentioned in the New Testament,yet she is mentioned by the Holy Fathers and in ancient hymns about her,so she is part of the holy tradition of the Church.

ΕΣΠΕΡΙΝΟΣ ΚΥΡΙΑΚΗΣ ΚΔ΄ ( Ι΄ ΛΟΥΚΑ ) - Great Vespers of the 10th Sunday of Luke and St.Patapios of Theves,Abbot,the Wonderworker (4th century)

St.Patapios was born in Theves,Egypt to wealthy Christian parents.He embraced asceticism at an early age.At first he was a hermit in the Egyptian desert,where many faithful sought his advice.Eventually he moved to the Vlachernae area of Constantinople,where he founded the Monastery of the Egyptians.In time,he reposed there.*At the readings of Great Vespers:Sofia,Proskomen (Wisdom,Let us attend) Irini pasi:Peace be unto all Klinomen:Bow your heads to the Lord*Chant at the blessing of the loaves:Rich men have gone begging,but those who trust in the Lord shall not lack any good thing.*Members of the Russian expatriot community in Cyprus attend this parish.

Princess Kate Attends Christmas Carol Service with Royal Family - YouTube - The Royal Family Channel - 06 DEC 2024

HRH Princess Catherine of Wales hosted the "Together at Christmas" carol service at Westminster Abbey,London.Among the guests were HRH Princess Beatrice of York (Prince Andrew's daughter) with her husband and son;HRH Sophie Duchess of Edinburgh;HRH William Prince of Wales;HRH Prince George of Wales;HRH Princess Charlotte of Wales;and HRH Prince Louis of Wales.The service will be broadcast on British TV on Christmas Eve.

ΕΣΠΕΡΙΝΟΣ ΕΟΡΤΗΣ ΑΓΙΟΥ ΝΙΚΟΛΑΟΥ - YouTube - Great Vespers of St.Nicholas,Archbishop of Myra in Lykia,the Wonderworker (3rd-4th centuries)

St.Nicholas was born in the seaport of Patara in Asia Minor,Turkey.Hence he became the patron saint of seafarers.Apolytikion:In truth,you were revealed to your flock as a rule of faith,an image of humility and a teacher of abstinence;your humility exalted you,your poverty enriched you.Hierarch Father Nicholas,entreat Christ our God that our souls may be saved.*St.Nicholas reposed at age 73.*At the readings of Great Vespers:Sofia,proskomen:Wisdom,Let us attend.Irini pasi:Peace be unto all.Klinomen:Bow your heads to the Lord.Chant at the blessing of the loaves:Rich men have gone begging,but those who trust in the Lord shall not lack any good thing.*Members of the Russian expatriot community in Cyprus attend this parish.

O kto, kto Nikolaja ľubit/О кто, кто Николая любит (Rusínske koledy/Руси...Traditional hymn about St.Nicholas:O who,who loves St.Nicholas?

Večerňa z Parihuzoviec vo sviatok Uvedenia do Presvätej Bohorodičky,4.12.2024 - YouTube - Vespers on the Feast of The Entrance of the Most Holy Theotokos Into the Temple

from the village of Parihuzovce,Snina District,Presov Region,Slovakia*Orthodox Church of the Nativity of the Most Holy Theotokos*Priest:Father Peter Soroka*The little boy appears to have a vocation to the priesthood.Bless his pure heart.*I love the Carpatho-Rusyn chant.I am Carpatho-Rusyn on my mother's side.*His Beatitude Metropolitan Rastislav (Gont) of the Czech Lands and Slovakia is Carpatho-Rusyn.*The Beatitudes are chanted at Vespers.*Mir sfem:Peace be unto all.Priklonim:Bow your heads to the Lord.Petition at Vespers:A Christian ending to our life,painless,blameless and peaceful,let us ask of the Lord.Grant this,O Lord.Muchanitsa:female Martyrs

Princess Kate Joins King Charles & Prince William at Welcome Ceremony for Emir of Qatar - YouTube - The Royal Family Channel - O3 DEC 2024

HM King Charles III welcomed the Emir of Qatar,Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and his wife.with a ceremonial welcome at Horse Guards Parade at the start of their two-day State Visit.Also present were HRH William Prince of Wales and HRH Catherine Princess of Wales.Political leaders present included Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his wife and Foreign Secretary David Lammy.The King and Emir reviewed the British Army troops.Then they rode in carriages to Buckingham Palace,escorted by the Life Guards.As they arrived,the national anthems were played.

Sága krásy - Na vysoki hori. Rusyn folk song from Eastern Slovakia. - On the high mountain

sung by Maria Macovska with the BROLN orchestra - archival recording

Αγρυπνία εις Μνήμη Αγίου Πορφυρίου - Vigil of St.Porphyrios of Kavsokalivia the astute and Wonderworker

St.Porphyrios of Kavsokalivia (20th century) was a hieromonk and archimandrite at the Kavsokalivia skete on Mt.Athos,Greece.He was also a hospital chaplain for many years in Athens,where his room is preserved to this day.St.Porphyrios was a mentor to the noted chanter Nektaria Karantzi when she was a child.He was a Wonderworker and had the gift of spiritual discernment.His day is 2 December.*Mmembers of the Russian expatriot community in Cyprus attend this parish.*At he readings of Great Vespers:Sofia,Proskomen (Wisdom,Let us attend) Irini pasi (Peace be unto all) Klionomen (Bow your heads to the Lord) Chant at the blessing of the loaves:Rich men have gone begging,but those who trust in the Lord shall not lack any good thing.

Veľká sobotňajšia večerňa z Osadného, 30.11.2024. - YouTube - Great Vespers of St.Platon of Ancyra from the village of Osadne,Snina District,Presov Region,Slovakia

Orthodox Church of the Ascension of Our Lord*Priest:Father Peter Soroka*The opening bells are called the Zvon (all bells).*How beautiful the Carpatho-Rusyn chant is!I am Carpatho-Rusyn on my mother's side.*His Beatitude Metropolitan Rastislav (Gont) of the Czech Lands and Slovakia is Carpatho-Rusyn.*The little boy appears to have a vocation to the priesthood.Bless his pure heart.*At the Great Entrance of Great Vespers:Premudrost,Prosi:Wisdom,Let us attend.Mir sfem:Peace be unto all.Priklonim:Bow your heads to the Lord.A petition at Vespers:A Christian ending to our life,painless,blameless and peaceful,let us ask of the Lord.Grant this,O Lord.*Muchanika Platon:Martyr Platon-The holy Martyr St.Platon of Ancyra,now the capital of Turkey with 5.1 million people,was born in the city and was the brother of holy Martyr St.Antiochus the Physician.While still a youth,he left home and went through the cities,preaching the Word of God and amazing his audience with the presuasiveness and beauty of his speech,and his profound knowledge of Greek learning.Because of his preaching,he was brought for trial to the temple of Zeus before the governor Agrippinus.After many inducements to profess paganism,he was tortured,imprisoned and beheaded.*Source:The Orthodox Church of America and edited by Andrew Taylor

ΕΣΠΕΡΙΝΟΣ ΕΟΡΤΗΣ ΑΓΙΟΥ ΑΠΟΣΤΟΛΟΥ ΑΝΔΡΕΑ - Great Vespers of the Holy Apostle St.Andrew the First-called

At the readings of Great Vespers:Sofia,Proskomen (Wisdom,Let us attend).Klinomen:Bow your heads to the Lord.Chant at the blessing of the loaves:Rich men have gone begging,but those who trust in the Lord shall not lack any good thing.*Members of the Russian expatriot community in Cyprus attend this parish.*Irini pasi:Peace be unto all.

Ο Οικουμενικός Πατριάρχης κκ Βαρθολομαίος στον ΙΝ Αγίου Ανανίου στη Σπάρ...Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew Visited New Church in Sparta

On 26 NOV 2024,His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew visited the newly-built Church of the new Orthodox Saint,St.Ananias Lampardis,Ethno-Hieromartyr who was Metropolitan of Lacedaemonia.The Church was built near the Administration Centre of the Regional Unit of Laconia.HAH lit a sacred oil lamp in the Church to mark the occasion.The visit was made under tight security.The hymns during the ceremony were chanted well by the Byzantine Music School Petros the Lacedaemonian of the Holy Metropolis of Monemvasia and Sparta,Greece,under the direction of the Head of School and Protopsaltis of the Metropolitan Church of Panangia Evangelistria of Sparta,Mr.Panagiotis Chronis.*In his brief address,His Eminence Metropolitan Efstathios of Momemvasia and Sparta thanked HAH for the decision to canonise the saint by the Holy and Sacred Synod of the Ecumenical Patriarchate on 14 JUN 2022.In response,HAH noted that it is a blessing of God that new saints exist in the Orthodox Church.*Children of Geraki presented HAH with symbolic gifts from their village.As well,a placque commemorating HAHs' visit was unveiled in the courtyard of the Church and an olive tree was planted by HAH,the Green Patriarch.*Panagiotate:Your All-Holiness*Material by The Orthodox Times

Večerňa z Osadného v predvečer Roždestvenskeho pôstu, 27.11.2024. - Vespers on the Eve of the Christmas Advent Fast from the village of Osadne,Snina District,Presov Region,Slovakia

Orthodox Church of the Ascension of Our Lord*Priest:Father Peter Soroka*The opening bells are called the Zvon (all bells).*I love the Carpatho-Rusyn chant.I am Carpatho-Rusyn on my mother's side.*His Beatitude Metropolitan Rastislav (Gont) of the Czech Lands and Slovakia is Carpatho-Rusyn.*The Beatitudes are chanted.*Mir sfem:Peace be unto all.Priklonim:Bow your heads to the Lord.

NATO Secretary General with the Prime Minister of Greece🇬🇷 Kyriakos Mitsotakis,26 NOV 2024

Veľká večerňa z Osadného v predvečer zosnutia sv. Jána Zlatousteho, 25.11.2024 - YouTube - Great Vespers of St.John Chrysostom from the village of Osadne,Snina District,Presov Region,Slovakia

Orthodox Church of the Ascension of Our Lord*Priest:FaTher Peter Soroka*The opening bells are called the Zvon (all bells).*How beautiful the Carpatho-Rusyn chant is!I am Carpatho-Rusyn on my mother's side.*His Beatitutde Metropolitan Rastislav (Gont) of the Czech Lands and Slovakia is Carpatho-Rusyn.*The little boy apparently has a vocation to the priesthood.Bless his pure heart.*Premudrost,vonmem:Wisdom,Let us attend (at the readings of Great Vespers).*Mir sfem:Peace be unto all.*Muchanika:Martyr (St.John Chrysostom died in exile after many sufferings).

Ιερός Καθεδρικός Ναός Θείας Αναλήψεως | Κατερίνη | Αρχιερατικός Εσπερινό...24.11.24 - YouTube - Panegyric Archieratical Vespers of St.Katherine - Cathedral Church of the Ascension of Our Lord,Katerini,Central Makedonia,Greece

The Holy Metropolis of Kitris,Katerini and Platamon is one of the New Lands of Greece that belong to the Ecumenical Patriarchate but,for practical reasons,are administered by the Church of Greece.Still,there is an enduring tie to the Ecumenical Patriarchate.The service is presided by guest hierarch Metropolitan Prodromou.The ruling hierarch,His Eminence Metropolitan Georgios (Chrysostomou),is seated opposite Metropolitan Prodromou.*Katerini is a city of 82,000 and the capital of Central Makedonia.*After-feast of The Entrance of the Most Holy Theotokos into the Temple*St.Katherine of Alexandria the Greatmartyr (3rd century) - According to tradition,when she was beheaded,angels flew her body to the top of Mt.Sinai Monastery that now bears her name and interred her in the chapel there.Some of her relics were on display in the Cathedral Church for the faithful to venerate.

ΕΣΠΕΡΙΝΟΣ ΚΥΡΙΑΚΗΣ ΚΒ΄ (ΙΓ΄ ΛΟΥΚΑ) - YouTube - Vespers of the Thirteenth Sunday of Luke and afterfeast of The Entrance of the Most Holy Theotokos into the Temple

Members of the Russian expatriot community in Cyprus attend this parish.*Sofia,orthi:Wisdom,Let us attend (at the Great Entrance of Vespers)*Irini,pasi:Peace be unto all.Klinomen:Bow your head to the Lord.

Večerňa z Osadného, 22.11.2024. - YouTube - Vespers from the village of Osadne,Snina District,Presov Region,Slovakia

Orthodox Church of the Ascension of Our Lord*Priest:Father Peter Soroka*Correction:The opening bells are called the Zvon (all bells).*I love the Carpatho-Rusyn chant.I am Carpatho-Rusyn on my mother's side.*His Beatitude Metropoltan Rastislav (Gont) of the Czech Lands and Slovakia is Carpatho-Rusyn.*The little boy appears to have a priestly vocation.Bless his pure heart.*Mir sfem:Peace be unto all.Priklonim:Bow your head to the Lord.*The Beatitudes are chanted at Vespers.*Muchanika:Martyr

King Charles Meets Global Scientists and Business Leaders at Reception - YouTube - The Royal Family Channel - 21 NOV 2024

HM King Charles III joined scientists,business and indigenous leaders to celebrate the launch of the Circular Bioeconomy Alliance as a registered UK charity (2023) at St.James's Palace.The initiative was established in 2020 and aims to have a positive impact,building sustainable value chains which transform land,food and health.Report by Louise Kennedy and edited by Andrew Taylor

1st and 3rd Hour Doxastica of the Royal Hours of the Nativity of Christ

ΜΕΓΑΣ ΕΣΠΕΡΙΝΟΣ ΕΙΣΟΔΙΩΝ ΤΗΣ ΘΕΟΤΟΚΟΥ - YouTube - Great Vespers of The Entrance of the Most Holy Theotokos into the Temple

Members of the Russian expatriot community in Cyprus attend this parish.*Sofia proskomen:Wisdom,Let us attend (at the readings of Great Vespers)*Irini pasi:Peace be unto all.*Klinomen:Bow your heads unto the Lord.*Chant at the blessing of the loaves:Rich men have gone begging,but those who trust in the Lord shall not lack any good thing.

Aposticha Verse and Stichera 3, and the Kontakion of the Nativity of Christ

Večerňa z Parihuzoviec, 19.11.2024. - YouTube - Vespers from the village of Parihuzovce,Snina District,Presov Region,Slovakia

Orthodox Church of the Nativity of the Most Holy Theotokos*Priest:Father Peter Soroka*How beautiful the Carpatho-Rusyn chant is!I am Carpatho-Rusyn on my mother's side.*His Beatitude Metropolitan Rastislav (Gont) of the Czech Lands and Slovakia is Carpatho-Rusyn.*Priklonim:Bow your heads to the Lord.Mir sfem:Peace be to all.Muchanika:Martyr

Correction:Wrong patron saint

Dear Readers, I incorrectly stated that St.Arsenios is the patron saint of the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of New Jersey.In fact,it is St.Iakovos of Evia.* Andrew Taylor

Megalynaria of the Advent Paraklesis - YouTube

Katavasias of the 1st Canon of the Nativity of Christ - YouTube - choral version

Veľká sobotňajšia večerňa z Osadného, 16.11.2024. - Great Vespers of St.Ioannikios the Great from the village of Osadne,Snina District,Presov Region,Slovakia

Orthodox Church of the Ascension of Our Lord*Priest:Father Peter Soroka*The opening bells are called the trezvon.*I love the Carpatho-Rusyn chant.I am Carpatho-Rusyn on my mother's side.*His Beatitude Metropolitan Rastislav (Gont) of the Czech Lands and Slovakia is Carpatho-Rusyn.*Premudrost,Prosti:Wisdom,Let us attend (at the Great Entrance of Great Vespers)*The little boy appears to have a vocation to the priesthood,bless his heart.*Everything is chanted in the East Slavic tradition.*St.Ioannikios the Great the Venerable,Wonderworker was a tonsured monk in Asia Minor,Turkey in the eighth to ninth centuries.He was an itinerant monk who had the gift of healing.He ultimately took the side of the icons in the iconoclast controversy.He reposed at the age of 94.

Katavasies of Christmas - 1st Mode - YouTube

Gun Salutes Ring Across London to Mark King’s 76th Birthday - YouTube - 14 NOV 2024 - The Royal Family Channel

A 41-gun salute was fired by The King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery in The Green Park,London to mark HM King Charles III's 76th birthday.* Report by Faith Ajagbe and edited and augmented by Andrew Taylor

Μητροπολιτικός Ναός Θεσσαλονίκης | Πανηγ. Αρχιερατικός Εσπερινός 13.11.2024 - YouTube - Panegyric Archieratical Vespers of St.Grigorios Palamas,patron saint of the Holy Metropolis of Thessalonikif t lalamas,patron saint of the Holy Metropolis of Thessaloniki (13th-14th century)

Presided by His All-Holiness Metropolitan Filotheos of Thessaloniki,Metropolitan Church of St.Grigorios Palamas,patron saint of the Holy Metropolis of Thessaloniki*St.Grigorios Palamas was himself Archbishop of Thessaloniki in the 14th century and a renowned theologian.*Located in Central Makedonia,Greece,Thessaloniki is one of the New Lands of Greece that belong to the Ecumenical Patriarchate,but,for practical reasons,are administered by the Church of Greece.Still,there is a special tie to the Ecumenical Patriarchate.*The service is profoundly emotional with the saint's relics being in the church.Revision:A Metropolitan Filaret is seated to Metropolitan Filotheos' right. *Sofia,Proskomen:Wisdom,Let us attend (at the readings of Great Vespers)

King Charles Welcomes King of Bahrain at Windsor Castle with Royal Salute - YouTube - The Royal Family Channel - 11 NOV 2024

HM King Charles III welcomed King Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain to Windsor Castle,London.King Hamad and King Charles inspected the troops of the 1st Battalion Welsh Guards.Then they marched past the reviewing stand in a royal salute.Story by Matt Blair,edited and augmented by Andrew Taylor

NATO Secretary General with the President of France 🇫🇷 Emmanuel Macron, 12 OCT 2024

Commentary:NATO needs to Trump-proof itself as he is likely to cut Ukraine aid and appease Putin.

Večerňa z Osadného, 11.11.2024. - YouTube - Vespers from the village of Osadne,Snina District,Presov Region,Slovakia

Orthodox Church of the Ascension of Our Lord*Priest:Father Peter Soroka*I love the Carpatho-Rusyn chant.I am Carpatho-Rusyn on my mother's side.*His Beatitude Metropolitan Rastislav (Gont) of the Czech Lands and Slovakia is Carpatho-Rusyn.*The bells at the beginning are called the trezvon.*The little boy appears to have a priestly vocation.Let us pray for him.*Priklonim:Bow your heads to the Lord.*Muchanika:Martyr*Proroka:Prophet

King Charles leads Remembrance Ceremony at the Cenotaph in London - YouTube - The Royal Family Channel - 10 NOV 2024

HM King Charles III (Royal Navy) has led a remembrance ceremony at the Cenotaph war memorial in Whitehall,in recognition of service members who died in conflicts dating back to World War I.The King laid the first wreath followed by HRH William Prince of Wales (Royal Air Force) and HRH Princess Anne the Princess Royal (Honourary Royal Navy) and Prime Minister Keir Starmer.HRH Katherine Princess of Wales stood beside HRH Sophie Duchess of Edinburgh watching from a building at the Foreign,Commonwealth and Development Office building in London.Report by Louis Etimadi and edited and augmented by Andrew Taylor*Veterans Day/Remembrance Day was origunally called Armistice Day,marking the end of World War I.

ΕΣΠΕΡΙΝΟΣ Κ ́ ΚΥΡΙΑΚΗΣ (Η ́ ΛΟΥΚΑ) - Vespers of the 8th Sunday of Luke and St.Arsenios the Venerable of Cappadocia,Archimandrite and Wonderworker (19th-20 century)

Members of the Russian expatriot community in Cyprus attend this parish.*Sofia,Proskomen:Wisdom,Let us attend (at the readings of Great Vespers)*Klinomen:Bow your heads to the Lord*Chant at the blessing of the loaves:Rich men have gone begging,but those who trust in the Lord shall not lack any good thing.*St.Arsenios was born in Cappadocia,Asia Minor,Turkey.He was tonsured into monasticism in a monastery,but served on a parish.He baptized St.Paisios the Elder of Mt.Athos and became his spiritual father.Towards the end of his life,he relocated to the island of Corfu as part of a population exchange with the Turks.He died at age 84 and was canonized by the Ecumenical Patriarchate in 2015.St.Arsenios had the gift of healing.Correction:St.Arsenios is not the patron saint of the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of New Jersey.

Veľká večerňa z Hostovíc v predvečer sviatku sv. Dimitrija Solúnskeho, 7.11.2024 - Great Vespers of St.Dmitry of Thessaloniki with Litiya from the village of Hostavice,Snina District,Presov Region,Slovakia

Orthodox Church of the Protection of the Most Holy Theotokos*Priest:Father Peter Soroka*The opening bells are called the trezvon.Premudrost,Vonmem: (Wisdom,Let us attend) at the readings of Great Vespers*I love the Carpatho-Rusyn chant.I am Carpatho-Rusyn on my mother's side.*His Beatitude Metropolitan Rastislav (Gont) of the Czech Lands and Slovakia is Carpatho-Rusyn.*Priklonim:Bow your heads to the Lord.*Muchanika:Martyr

THEOLOGICAL LEGACY AND ECUMENICAL VISION - YouTube - In memory of Metropolitan John of Pergamon

Metropolitan John of Pergamon's participation in the Ecumenical movement is discussed.

THEOLOGICAL LEGACY AND ECUMENICAL VISION - YouTube - A conference in memory of Metropolitan John D. Zizioulas of Pergamon - Grand Hyatt Hotel Istanbul 5-7 NOV 2024

The video is mostly in Greek.There's some English at 3:12:57.Biography:John D. Zizioulas,Metropolitan John of Pergamon (Ecumenical Patriarchate),was born in Katafygio,Velventos,Greece on 10 JAN 1931.He studied at the Universities of Athens and Thessaloniki,with further study at the Ecumenical Institute of Bossey,Switzerland (World Council of Churches).He is considered to be one of the world's most influential Orthodox theologians of the 20th and 21st centuries.Between 1960 and 1964,he did doctoral research under the Russian Orthodox theologian Father Georges Florovsky and was a Fellow at Dumbarton Oaks Center of Byzantine Studies in Washington,DC.He received his doctorate from the University of Athens.*He began his teaching career as assistant professor of Church History at the University of Athens,then was professor of Patristics at New College,Edinburgh.He moved to the University of Glasgow where he held the chair in systematic theology for 14 years.In 1986,he was elected titular Metropolitan of Pergamon.The same year he began a full-time teaching position as professor of dogmatic theology at Thessaloniki University School of Theology.In 1993,he was elected to the Academy of Athens,serving as chairman in 2002.*Metropolitan John's theological work centered on the twin themes of ecclesiology and theological ontology (personhood).His work reflects the infuence of Russian emigre theologians such as Nikolai Affanassieff,Vladimir Lossky and his teacher,Father Georges Florovsky.His work was also influenced by St.Archimandrite Sophrony of Essex,founder of the Stavropegial Monastery of St.John the Baptist in Essex,England.Metropolitan John's ecclesiology was first developed in his doctoral thesis,publishe in English as "Bishop,Eucharist,Church."In it,he emphasised the role of the bishop as president of the Divine Liturgy and eucharistic community.He also worked on the theology of personhood based on the work of Sts.Irenaeus of Lyon and Maximos the Confessor.He argues that full humanity is achieved only so the person may participate in the Trinitarian life of God.He claims that Baptism constitutes a change in the human,making him or her an eccesial hypostatsis (person).Such an eccesiology is eschatological,meaning it is paradoxically new,but not yet.The completion of this rebirth from above is the Day of Resurrection,when the body transcends death.This work was published in English as "Being as Communion."He published several other books in English,culminating in "Remembering the Future:an Eschatological Ontology"(2012).*Metropolitan John died of COVID-19 at the age of 92 on 2 FEB 2023 in Athens,Greece.

Večerňa z Parihuzoviec, 5.11.2024. - Vespers from the village of Parihuzovce,Snina District,Presov Region,Slovakia

Orthodox Church of the Nativity of the Most Holy Theotokos*Priest:Father Peter Soroka*How beautiful the Carpatho-Rusyn chant is!I am Carpatho-Rusyn on my mother's side.*His Beatitude Metropolitan Rastislav (Gont) of the Czech Lands and Slovakia is Carpatho-Rusyn.*Priklonim:Bow your heads to the Lord.Muchanika:Martyr

NATO Secretary General with the Chancellor of Germany 🇩🇪 Olaf Scholz, 04 OCT 2024 - YouTube - Berlin,Germany

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Όρθρος και Θεία Λειτουργία Κυριακής Ε’ Λουκά - Orthros and Divine Liturgy of the 5th Sunday of Luke - Consecration of the Church of St.George the Greatmartyr and Trophy-bearer at Ioppa,Lydda Palestine yr

Members of the Russian expatriot community in Cyprus attend this parish.

Veľká sobotňajšia večerňa z Osadného, 2.11.2024. - YouTube - Great Vespers from the village of Osadne,Snina District,Presov Region.Slovakia

Orthodox Church of the Ascension of Our Lord*Priest:Father Peter Soroka*I love the Carpatho-Rusyn chant.I am Carpatho-Rusyn on my mother's side.*His Beatitude Metropolitan Rastislav (Gont) of the Czech Lands and Slovakia is Carpatho-Rusyn.*The little boy appears to have a priestly vocation.Let us pray for him.*In the East Slavic tradition,everything is chanted.*At the Great Entrance of Great Vespers:Premudrost,Prosi-Wisdom,Let us attend*Priklonim:Bow your heads to the Lord.*The bell-ringing at the beginning is called the trezvon.

Επικαιρότητες | Επίσκεψη Οικ. Πατριάρχου κ.κ. ΒΑΡΘΟΛΟΜΑΙΟΥ στη Μητρόπολη...Visit of His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew to the Holy Metropolis of Polyani and Kilkiskomew

31 OCT 2024 The Holy Metropolis of Polyani and Kilkis is one of the New Lands of Greece,which belong to the Ecumenical Patriarchate,but,for practical reasons,are administered by the Church of Greece.Still,a spiritual tie to the Ecumenical Patriarchate remains.The Holy Metropolis is located in Central Makedonia,Greece.Distinguished guests included His Beatitude Archbishop Ieronymos II of Athens and All Greece and His All-Holiness Metropolitan Theophilos of Thessaloniki.Following welcome remarks by the Mayor of Kilkis and a response by HAH Patriarch Bartholomew,a Doxology service (Service of Thanksgiving) was held in the Metropolitan Church of the Transfiguration of the Saviour,Kilkis.Security was tight for the visit and several members of the Hellenic Armed Forces attended the service.Engolpia (bishop's icons) were exchanged among the participants.The ruling hierarch of the Metropolis is His Eminence Metropolitan Bartholomew of Polyani and Kilkis.

King and Queen Celebrate 25th Anniversary of Scottish Parliament - YouTube - The Royal Family Channel

HM King Charles III and HM Queen consort Camilla marked the 25th Anniversary of the Scottish Parliament in Queensberry House.After an appropriate ceremony and signing the guest book,they mingled with visitors outside.Queensberry House is a building of 17th century origin which is now a Category A listed building.It stands on the South side of the Canongate,Edinburgh,Scotland,incorporated into the Scottish Parliamentary Complex on its Northwest corner.It contains the office of the Presiding Officer;two Deputy Presiding Officers;the Parliament's Chief Executive and other staff. *Report by Matt Blair and edited and augmented by Andrew Taylor

Veľká večerňa z Hostovíc v predvečer sviatku sv. Rastislava Moravského,10.27.2024 - Great Vespers with litiya of St.Rastislav,Prince of Moravia (9th century)

Orthodox Church of the Protection of the Most Holy Theotokos in the vllage of Hostovice,Snina District,Presov Region,Slovakia.Priest:Father Peter Soroka*It was St.Rastislav who invted two missionaries from Constantinople,Sts.Kyrill and Methodios,Apostles to the Slavs.They brought with them Old Church Slavonic,which is used to this day.It is the name day of His Beatitude Metropolitan Rastislav (Gont) of the Czech Lands and Slovakia,who is Carpatho-Rusyn.*The little boy appears to have a priestly vocation.Let us pray for him.*How beautiful the Carpatho-Rusyn chant is!I am Carpatho-Rusyn on my mother's side.*Premudrost,Vonmem:Wisdom,Let us attend (at the readings of Great Vespers)*Priklonim:Bow your heads to the Lord.

Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh Visit Malta to Mark Special Anniversary - YouTube - The Royal Family Channel

The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh have arrive in Malta to mark the country's 60th anniversary of independence.HRH Prince Edward Duke of Endinburgh and HRH Sophie Duchess of Edinburgh met President Myriam Spiteri Debono of Malta and her dusband Dr. Antony Spiteri Debono at Grandmaster's Palace in St. George's Square,Valetta.The couple also visited the home where the late Queen Elizabeth II and her husband Prince Philip Duke of Edinburgh lived briefly when they were first married.

King Charles to Return to Regular Overseas Trips Next Year - YouTube - The Royal Family Channel

Veľká sobotňajšia večerňa z Hostovíc v predvečer Nedele svätých Otcov 1....Great Vespers of the Holy Fathers of the First Ecumenical Council (Nicene Creed) from the village of Hostovice,Snina District,Presov Region,Slovakia

26.10.2024 Orthodox Church of the Protection of the Most Holy Theotokos*Priest:Father Peter Soroka*I love the Carpatho-Rusyn chant.I am Carpatho-Rusyn on my mother's side.*Metropolitan Rastislav (Gont) is Carpatho-Rusyn.*Premudrost,Vonmem:Wisdom,Let us attend (at the readings of Great Vespers)*Prikloni:Bow your heads to the Lord.

Live: King Charles and Queen Camilla leave Samoa after royal tour - YouTube - The Independent - event begins at 1:11:41

HM King Charles III handed out some souvenirs to some of the attendees.

King says he understands 'painful' aspects of the Commonwealth's past - YouTube - Sky News

HM King Charles III opened the Commenwealth Heads of Government Meeting with his address,focusing on climate change and opportunities for young people.A third of the world's population lives in Commonwealth countries.

King Charles and Queen Camilla arrive in Samoa for Commonwealth Summit - YouTube - Sky News - 23 OCT 2024

HM King Charles III and HM Queen consort Camilla have arrived in Samoa,a pacific island nation with 200,000 residents,for the Commenwealth Heads of Government meeting,a two-day event.

ŽSS LITMANIVKA - Prizri, o Marije - YouTube - Greek Catholic Ensemble from Litmanova,Stara Lubovna District,Presov Region,Slovakia

The Carpatho-Ruysn people are one people with two faiths,the Greek Catholic (majority) and Orthodox Christian.

King Charles Reviews Royal Australian Navy in Sydney Harbour - YouTube - The Royal Family Channel

HM King Charles III carried out a review of the Royal Asutralian Navy in Sydney Harbour in one of his final engagements in the country.He was joined by HM Queen consort Camilla.It has been known as the Royal Australian Navy since 1911 and its vessels carry the name His Majesty's Australian Ship (HMAS).King Charles served in the Royal Navy,assuming command of the coastal minehunter HMS Bronington.He also qualified as a helicopter pilot,flying Wessex helicopters with 845 Naval Aviation Squadron.*Report by Louise Kennedy and edited and augmented by Andrew Taylor

WATCH: King and Queen Welcomed to Canberra With Traditional Ceremony - YouTube - The Royal Family Channel

HM King Charles III and HM Queen consort Camilla were welcomed to the Australian capital Canberra by an indigenous Australian ceremony and an Australian Defence Force ceremony.The British Royal Family are wildly popular with the Australian people,to the chagrin of nationalists like the MP who rudely heckled His Majesty when he visited the Australian Parliament,saying you aren't our king.

WATCH: King Charles and Queen Camilla Greet Excited Australian Fans After Church Service - YouTube - The Royal Family Channel

20 OCT 2024 HM King Charles III and HM Queen consort Camilla attended an Anglican Church service to begin their official visit to Australia.After the service,they greeted hordes of fans under the watchful eyes of security.The British Royal Family are wildly popular in Australia,to the chagrin of nationalists.

Veľká sobotňajšia večerňa z Osadného, 19.10.2024. - YouTube - Great Vespers from the village of Osadne,Snina District,Presov Region,Slovakia

Orthodox Church of the Ascension of Our Lord*Priest:Father Peter Soroka*How beautiful the Carpatho-Rusyn chant is!I am Carpatho-Rusyn on my mother's side.*Metropolitan Rastislav (Gont) is Carpatho-Rusyn.*The little boy appears to have a priestly vocation.Let us pray for him,for "Then the Lord said to His disciples,The harvest is plentiful,but the laborers are few;thefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest." Matthew 37-38*Sts.Sergius and Bacchus the Martyrs of Syria (4th century)

Veľká večerňa z Parihuzoviec v predvečer sviatku sv. apoštola Tomáša, 18.10.2024 - YouTube - Great Vespers of the Holy Apostle St.Thomas from the village of ParihuzovceSnina District,Presov Region,Slovakia,

Orthodox Church of the Nativity of the Most Holy Theotokos*Priest:Father Peter Soroka*I love Carpatho-Rusyn chant.I am Carpatho-Rusyn on my mother's side.*Metropolitan Rastislav (Gont) is Carpatho-Rusyn.*Premudrost (Wisdom) Vonmem (Let us attend)-chanted befor the readings of Great Vespers

Saint Luke the Evangelist - YouTube - biography - Greek Orthodox Christian Society Sydney

Apolytikion of St. Luke the Evangelist - YouTube - 18 October,Holy Apostle St. Luke the Evangelist

NATO Secretary General with 🇺🇸 US Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III,17 OCT 2024 - YouTube

For the first time,the defence ministers of Australia,Japan,New Zealand and South Korea will participate in the Defence Ministerial.

Večerňa z Osadného, 16.10.2024. - YouTube - Vespers from the village of Osadne,Snina District,Presov Region,Slovakia

Orthodox Church of the Ascension of Our Lord*Priest:Father Peter Soroka*How beautiful the Carpatho-Rusyn chant is!I am Carpatho-Rusyn on my mother's side.*Metropolitan Rastislav (Gont) is Carpatho-Rusyn.

Live: National Day Celebration 2024 | Midshipman Princess Leonor with King Felipe and Queen Consort Letizia

12 OCT 2024 The solemn celebrations of the Spanish National Day were observed in the Spanish Capital Madrid.They were presided by HM King Felipe VI,HRH Princesa Leonor de Asturias,the Crown Princess of Spain,and HM Queen Consort Letizia.Princesa Leonor's surname,which she shares with her father,is de Borbon y Ortiz.She has a beautiful blue flag and a coat of arms.She will be only the second regnant queen in Spanish history,after Queen Isabella II in the nineteenth century.She is currently a Midshipman at the Spanish Naval Academy at Marin,Pontevedra,Spain.She will complete her military training next year with the Spanish Air Force.Her training is aimed at preparing her for her future role as head of the Spanish Armed Forces.In her regnancy and military service she resembles the late Queen Elizabeth II.

Voskresná utreňa z Hostovíc na chrámový sviatok na počesť Pokrova Presvä...Vigil of the Patronal Feast Day from the village of Hostavice,Snina District,Presov Region,Slovakia

Orthodox Church of the Protection of the Most Holy Theotokos*Celebrant unidentified,assisted by Father Peter Soroka*I love the Carptho-Rusyn chant.I am Carpatho-Rusyn on my mother's side.*Metropolitan Rastislav (Gont) is Carpatho-Rusyn.*In the East Slavic tradition,everything is chanted.

ΕΣΠΕΡΙΝΟΣ ΚΥΡΙΑΚΗΣ ΙΣΤ’ ( Δ ΛΟΥΚΑ) Τῶν Ἁγίων Πατέρων τῆς Ζ' οἰκουμενικῆς...Vespers of the 4th Sunday of Luke and the Holy Fathers of the 7th Ecumenical Council (restoration of the icons)

Members of the Russian expatriot community in Cyprus attend this church.The presiding priest anointed the faithful for healing.Hymn at the blessing of the loaves:Rich men have gone begging,but those who trust in the Lord shall not want for any good thing.*The sacristan keeps the Cathedral Church spotless,bless her heart.*The lampadas (icon lamps) are kept lit at all times.

Igor Stravinsky-In Memorium Dylan Thomas: Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night (1954) - Peter Alexander Neumayer tenor - Columbia Chamber Ensemble - Igor Strvisnsky

Igor Stravinsky set one of Welsh poet Dylan Thomas' poems for his memorial piece,which he conducted himself.The Coumbia Chamber Ensemble was called that from 1962-1971,when it was associated with Columbia University in New York.It is now called The Group for Contemporary Music.

NATO Secretary General with the President of Finland 🇫🇮 Alexander Stubb,08 OCT 2024 - YouTube

Finland is to establish a new Enhanced Forward Presence Battlegroup to reinforce the Eastern Flank and Sweden will establish a regional headquarters.

Strawinsky: Apollon musagète ballet ∙ hr-Sinfonieorchester ∙ Andrew Manze - YouTube - Frankfurt Radio Symphony

This is from Stravinsky's neoclassical period.The video was recorded in 2021,during the pandemic.

Večerňa z Osadného, 7.10.2024. - YouTube - Vespers of St.Sergius of Radonezh from the village of Osadne,Snina District,Presov Region,Slovakia

Orthodox Church of the Ascension of Our Lord*Priest:Father Peter Soroka*How beautiful the Carpatho-Rusyn chant is!I am Carpatho-Rusyn on my mother's side.*Metropolitan Rastislav (Gont) is Carpatho-Rusyn.*

Royal Radio: Duchess Talks Space with ISS Astronaut! - YouTube - The Royal Family Channel

5 OCT 2024 HRH Sophie,Duchess of Edinburugh,engaged young Girl Guides members (Girl Scouts) in an amateur radio chat with NASA ISS Commander Sunita Williams.The event took place at the Brooklands Museum of motoring and aviaition.It was aimed at interesting girls in STEM careers.HRH Sophie is patron of the Girl Guides.As such,she encouraged the girls to consider a STEM career.Sophie is the wife of HRH Prince Edward the Duke of Edinburgh,youngest son of the late Quuen Elizabeth II.Report by Louis Etemadi and edited by Andrew Taylor

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew Arrives in Australia to Mark 100 Years of the Archdiocese - YouTube - Greek City Times

4 OCT 2024*with Matt Thistlewaite,Australian Assistant Minister of Immigration,and Sophie Cotsis,New South Wales Minister of Industrial Relations*Patriarch Bartholomew gave gifts to the distinguished guests and also the journalists.

Veľká sobotňajšia večerňa z Hostovíc v predvečer Počatia sv. Jána Krstit...05.10.2024 - YouTube - Great Vespers of the Conception of St.John the Baptist from the Village of Hostovice,Snina District,Presov Region,Slovakia

Orthodox Church of the Protection of the Most Holy Theotokos*Priest:Father Peter Soroka*Metropolitan Rastislav (Gont) is Carpatho-Rusyn.*I love the Carpatho-Rusyn chant.I am Carpatho-Rusyn on my mother's side.*The little boy appears to have a vocation to the priesthood.Let us pray for him.*Priklonim:Bow your heads

Official Welcome & Doxology presided by His-All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I - YouTube - video begins at 51:12

A doxology is a service of thanksgiving.Redfern is a close-in southern suburb of Sydney and within the jurisdiction of Sydney.Patriarch Bartholomew is greeted by an indigeonus Australian,the Governor of New South Wales Margaret Beazley and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanse.

Apostolic Visit of His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew - YouTube - Revised

On 4 October 2024,His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew will arrive in Australia for a State Visit lasting 15 days.He was invited by Archbishop Makarios of Australia and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

Igor Stravinsky:Concerto for Orchestra in E-flat "Dumbarton Oaks" - Geneva Camerata - David Greilsammer

This concerto is named for the Dumbarton Oaks estate adjacent to Rock Creek Park in Washington,DC.It houses a Byzantine Art museum.

𝐈𝐠𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐤𝐲 • 𝐕𝐢𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐨 𝐈𝐧 𝐃 𝐌𝐚𝐣𝐨𝐫, 𝐊𝟎𝟕𝟓 - Hilary Hahn - Academy of St.Martin in the Fields - Sir Neville Mariner

Hilary Hahn is on Classic FM's list of the 25 greatest violinists of all time.Her paternal great grandmother was from Germany and she took an immersion course in German.

Stravinsky Ebony Concerto // London Symphony Orchestra & Sir Simon Rattle

ΕΣΠΕΡΙΝΟΣ ΚΥΡΙΑΚΗΣ ΙΔ ́ (Β ́ ΛΟΥΚΑ) - Vespers of the Second Sunday of Luke - St.Kyriakos the Anchorite the Wonderworker (5th-6th century)

Members of the Russian expatriot community in Cyprus attend this parish.St.Kyriakos was born and raised in Corinth,Greece.At the age of 17,he was inspired to set sail for Jerusalem,and spent the rest of his life in Palestine.Eventually he was ordained priest and served in various monasteries in Palestine.At one point,he spent 10 years in silence in the cave of Chariton.He had the gift of healing and was also a visionary,seeing the Most Holy Theotokos,who encouraged him in his struggle against the Origenist heresy.He died in his beloved cave at the age of 109.

Exaltation of the Venerable Cross / Воздвижение Честного и Животворящего...Elevation of the Precious and Lifegiving Cross of the Lord

The Holy Metropolis of Pisidia (Ecumenical Patriarchate) corresponds to the Turkish Province of Antalya in Asia Minor.It is led by His Eminence Metropolitan Job (Getcha),a Ukrainian Canadian.The Metropolis has a Russian-speaking flock.The capital of Antalya Province is the city of Antalya with a population of more than 2.6 million in the metropolitan area.The city is flanked by the Taurus Mountains.The Province borders the Eastern Mediterranean.

Osadné: Kultúrny program - 100 rokov od bojov na Slovensku, 22.10.2014 - 100th Anniversary of the Fighting (World War I) in Slovakia - village of Osadne,Snina District,Presov Region,Slovakia

Russian Soldiers fought and died in World War I at the village of Osadne and their remains are interred in the crypt of the Orthodox Church of the Ascension of Our Lord there.Priest:Father Peter Soroka

Igor Stravinsky:Agon ballet - Boston Symphony Orchestra,Erich Leinsdorf

King Charles Thanks Royal Navy Submariners During Special Visit - YouTube - The Royal Family Channel

20 SEPT 2024 HM King Charles III visited the home of the British Submarine Service on Thursday.His Majesty received a Royal Salute before being greeted by senior officials of the Royal Navy.The King met with submariners and their families at Coulport and thanked them for their service.He also visited a Vanguard-class Ballistic Missile Submarine,of the UK nuclear deterrent force.It is armed with 8 Trident II D5 missiles and has four torpedo tubes armed with Spearfish heavyweight torpedos for sef-defence.*Text by The Royal Family Channel and edited and augmented by Andrew Taylor

ΕΣΠΕΡΙΝΟΣ ΚΥΡΙΑΚΗΣ ΙΓ ́ ( Α ́ ΛΟΥΚΑ ) - Vespers of the 1st Sunday of Luke - St.Phocas the Hieromartyr,Bishop of Sinope (2nd century)

Members of the Russian expatriot community in Cyprus attend this parish.

Osadné - koncert Zboru duchovenstva Sankt-Peterburgskej metropolie, 22.10.2016 - YouTube - Concert of the Clergy Corps of the Holy Metropolis of Saint Petersburg

Church of the Ascension of Our Lord,village of Osadne,Snina District,Presov Region,Slovakia*Priest:Father Peter Soroka*This was under His Holiness Patriarch Alexei II of Moscow and All Russia,towards the end of his life.

Strawinsky: Petruschka ballet (Fassung 1947) ∙ hr-Sinfonieorchester ∙ Andrés Orozco-Estrada - Frankfurt Radio Symphony

Večerňa z Osadného, 16.9.2024. - YouTube - Vespers from the village of Osadne,Snina District,Presov Region,Slovakia

Orthodox Church of the Ascension of Our Lord*Priest:Father Peter Soroka*His Beatitude Metropolitan Rastislav (Gont) is Carpatho-Rusyn.*The little boy appears to have a priestly vocation.Let us ask God to bless him.He wore a jacket because,even before the autumnal equinox,Carpathian Mountain evenings are chilly.*Muchanika:Martyr*How beautiful the Carpatho-Rusyn chant is!I am Carpatho-Rusyn on my mother's side.

Večerňa z Hostovíc, 15.9.2024. - YouTube - Vespers from the village of Hostovice,Snina District,Presov Region,Slovakia

Orthodox Church of the Protection of the Most Holy Theotokos*Priest:Father Peter Soroka*The little boy appears to have a priestly vocation.Let us ask God to bless him.*Muchaniki:Martyrs*I love the Carpatho-Rusyn chant.I am Carpatho-Rusyn on my mother's side.*Everything is chanted in the East Slavic tradition.

ΕΣΠΕΡΙΝΟΣ ΚΥΡΙΑΚΗΣ ΜΕΤΑ ΤΗΝ ΥΨΩΣΙΝ ΤΟΥ ΤΙΜΙΟΥ ΚΑΙ ΖΩΟΠΟΙΟΥ ΣΤΑΥΡΟΥ - Vespers of the Sunday After the Elevation of the Precious and Lifegiving Cross

Members of the Russian expatriot community in Cyprus attend this parish.On Sunday is also observed the feast of Greatmartyr Nikitas the Goth.

ΕΣΠΕΡΙΝΟΣ ΕΟΡΤΗΣ ΥΨΩΣΕΩΣ ΤΟΥ ΤΙΜΙΟΥ ΚΑΙ ΖΩΟΠΟΙΟΥ ΣΤΑΥΡΟΥ - Vespers of the Elevation of the Precious and Lifegiving Cross

Members of the Russian expatriot community in Cyprus attend this parish.

Večerňa z Hostovíc v predvečer položenia čestného opasku Presvätej Bohor...Vespers of the Translation of the Zone (sash) of the Most Holy Theotokos from the village of Hostovice,Snina District,Presov Region.Slovakia

Orthodox Church of the Protection of the Most Holy Theotokos*Priest:Father Peter Soroka*The sash of the Most Holy Theotokos is the only relic we have of her earthly life.A portion of it is preserved at Vatopaidi Holy Monastery,Mt.Athos,Greece.*How beautiful the Carpatho-Rusyn chant is!I am Carpatho-Rusyn on my mother's side.*The Rusyn language is written in the Cyrillic alphabet.

King Charles greets New Zealand women’s rugby team - YouTube

On 11 SEPT 2024,HM King Charles III met with the Black Ferns,the New Zealand Rugby Union Team,ahead of their game with the England Red Roses on 14 SEPT 2024.Mention is made of the passing of the indigenous New Zealand monarch of the Maori people.New Zealand is a member of the British Commonwealth.

Veľká večerňa s litiou z Parihuzoviec v predvečer usiknovenija hlavy sv....Great Vespers with Litiya from the village of Parihuzovce,Snina District,Presov Region,Slovakia for the feast of the Beheading of St.John the Baptist

Orthodox Church of the Nativity of the Most Holy Theotokos*Priest:Father Peter Soroka*I love the Carpatho-Rusyn chant.I am Carpatho-Rusyn on my mother's side.*It is part of the service.I don't know why.*The little boy seems to have a priestly vocation.

Igor Stravinsky: Orpheus ballet (1948) - YouTube - Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra,Igor Stravinsky

The ancient Greek legend of Orpheus and Eurydice tells the tragic story of the musician Orpheus and his wife Eurydice.After her death,Orpheus travels to the underworld to try to revive her,but fails because he broke the rules by looking back at her.

ΕΣΠΕΡΙΝΟΣ ΚΥΡΙΑΚΗΣ ΠΡΟ ΤΗΣ ΥΨΩΣΕΩΣ Γενέθλιον τῆς Ὑπεραγίας Δεσποίνης ἡμῶ...Vespers of the Nativity of Our Most Holy Lady the Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary

Members of the Russian expatriot community in Cyprus attend this parish.

Stravinsky: The Firebird / Valery Gergiev · Vienna Philarmonic Orchestra · Salzburg Festival 2000 - YouTube

Note:The Vienna Philharmonic didn't admit women until 1997,so at this point there were only one or two.Today there are more.This blog doesn't know the exact number,but estimates 10.

Stravinsky: Symphony of Psalms - Radio Philharmonic Orchestra and Netherlands Radio Choir - Peter Dijkstra

Recorded live at the TivoliVradenburg,Utrecht,Netherlands

Večerňa z Osadného na poprazdenstvo Uspenija Presvätej Bohorodičky, 2.9.2024 - YouTube - Vespers of the Leave-taking of the Dormition of the Most Holy Theotokos from Osadne,Snina District,Presov Region,Slovakia

Orthodox Church of the Ascension of Our Lord*Priest:Father Peter Soroka*I love the Carpatho-Rusyn chant.I am Carpatho-Rusyn on my mother's side.

Rozhdestvensky conducts Stravinsky - Histoire du soldat - Suite - A Soldier's Tale - Gennady Rozhdestvensky - Russian Chamber Ensemble

ΕΣΠΕΡΙΝΟΣ Ι’ ΚΥΡΙΑΚΗΣ 31.08.2024 - Vespers of Indiction Sunday,the Beginning of the Ecclesiastical Year

Today was also the feast of the Deposition of the Zone (sash) of the Most Holy Theotokos.It is the only relic we have of the Theotokos' earthly life.A part of it is kept at the Holy Monastery of Vatopaidi,Mount Athos,Greece.Members of the Russian expatriot community in Cyprus attend this parish.

Večerňa z Osadného na poprazdenstvo Uspenija Presvätej Bohorodičky, 30.8.2024 - YouTube - Vespers during the feast of the Dormition of the Most Holy Theotokos from the village Osadne,Snina District,Presov Region,Slovakia

Orthodox Church of the Ascension of Our Lord*Priest:Father Peter Soroka*I love the Carpatho-Rusyn chant.I am Carpatho-Rusyn on my mother's side.

First Look - Princess Leonor of Spain began Navy Military Training - YouTube

HRH Leonor Princesa de Asturias reported to Naval School Marin (Pontevedra,Spain) following her year at Academia General Militar de Zaragoza.After a few months of basic training she will prepare for life at sea aboard the antique naval vessel Juan Sebastian de Elcano.Her training is geared for the requirements of the future head of the Spanish Armed Forces.Following this year,HRH will conclude her military training with the Spanish Air Force.Her surname is de Borbon y Ortiz.She has a coat of arms and a beautiful blue flag.She will be only the second regnant Queen of Spain,following Isabella II in the nineteenth century.In her regnancy and military service she resembles the late Queen Elizabeth II.

Veľká večerňa s litiou z Parihuzoviec v predvečer sviatku Uspenija Presv...27.8.24. - YouTube - Great Vespers with Litiya of the Dormition of the Most Holy Theotokos from the village of Parihuzovce,Snina District,Presov Region,Slovakia

Orthodox Church of the Nativity of the Most Holy Theotokos*Priest:Father Peter Soroka*The Carpatho-Rusyn chant is so Beautiful!I am Carpatho-Rusyn on my mother's side.

Prokofjew: "Cinderella" Ballettsuite op. 87 ∙ Dima Slobodeniouk | SWR Symphonieorchestor - YouTube

Veľká sobotňajšia večerňa z Hostovíc, 24.8.2024. - YouTube - Saturday Great Vespers in Hostovice,Snina District,Presov Region,Slovakia

Orthodox Church of the Protection of the Most Holy Theotokos*Priest:Father Peter Soroka*I love the Carpatho-Rusyn chant.I am Carpatho-Rusyn on my mother's side.*Muchaniki:Martyrs

Večerňa z Osadného, 23.8.2024. - YouTube - Vespers of the Transfiguration of Our Lord Jesus Christ

Orthodox Church of the Ascension of Our Lord,Osadne,Snina District,Presov Region,Slovakia*Priest:Father Peter Soroka*Mucheniki:Martyrs*The Caraptho-Rusyn chant is so beautiful!

King Charles III welcomed to Balmoral Castle in Scotland by Royal Guard from Balaklava Company 2024 - YouTube

HM King Charles III was welcomed to Balmoral Castle and Estate in Deeside,Scotland by a military ceremony on 19 AUG 2024 for his summer residence.Royal Guard from Balaklava Company,5th Battalion of the Royal Regiment of Scotland (5 SCOTS)*Royal Regiment of Scotland mascot Shetland pony Corporal Cruachan IV*Pipes and Drums of the Royal Corps of Signals*Band of the Royal Regiment of Scotland*For security reasons,the general public is not allowed in the castle or on the estate while the monarch is in residence.*

Εσπερινός Κοιμήσεως της Υπεραγίας Δεσποίνης ημών Θεοτόκου και Αειπαρθένο...Vespers of the Dormition of Our Most Holy Lady the Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary

This feast has been called "the Pascha in summer" and is a public holiday in many countries.

Paraklesis, Small Supplicatory Canon to the Most Holy Theotokos - YouTube - complete service in English chanted by Eikona

🇺🇦 Ukrainian tankers train in Poland 🇵🇱 with NATO Allies - 31 JUL 2024

The powerful Leopard 2A4 main battle tank is the mainstay of many armies,including NATO Allies Poland and Norway.

Προσευχόμαστε μαζί - Μικρό Απόδειπνο - YouTube - We pray together - Small Compline - Holy Monastery of the Holy Trinity,Sparmos Olympos,Greece

As a stavropegial institution,Holy Trinity Monastery is directly under the Ecumenical Patriarch,who is duly commemorated.The monastery is led by Hieromonk Nikanoros,Igoumenos (Abbot) of Holy Trinity Monastery,and is commemorated also.He stands in the throne on the right.The other monks kiss his hands,and he blesses them.*The Greek national anthem is played.*Good night to you.

English Paraklesis,Small Supplicatory Canon To The Most Holy Theotokos - YouTube

Interspersed with said material*chanted by the Greek Orthodox Christian Society Ladies Kyklo Group

Πανηγυρικός Αρχιερατικός Εσπερινός Αγίου Καλλινίκου | Ι. Καθ. Ναός Αγίας...Panegyric Archieratical Vespers of St.Kallinikos Metropolitan of Edessa the Wonderworker

Cathedral Church of the Holy Protection,Edessa,Greece*The Holy Metropolis of Edessa,Pella and Almopia is one of the New Lands of Greece in Central Makedonia,Northern Greece,belonging to the Ecumenical Patriarchate,but,for practical reasons,is administered by the Church of Greece.Still,there is a spiritual tie to the Ecumenical Patriarchate.*Presiding at the Service is guest hierarch Metropolitan Ioustinos of Nea Krini and Kalamaria,who is seated across from the ruling hierarch,Metropoltan Joel of Edessa,Pella and Almopia.Metropolitan Joel is ailing,but doing as best he can.

ΕΣΠΕΡΙΝΟΣ ΕΟΡΤΗΣ ΤΗΣ ΜΕΤΑΜΟΡΦΩΣΙΣ ΤΟΥ ΚΥΡΙΟΥ ΗΜΩΝ ΙΗΣΟΥ ΧΡΙΣΤΟΥ - Vespers of the Holy Transfiguration of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ

Paraklesis, Small Supplicatory Canon to the Most Holy Theotokos - YouTube - complete service chanted in English by Eikona

Eikona is an ensemble of three presvyteras (priests' wives).le

ΕΣΠΕΡΙΝΟΣ ΚΥΡΙΑΚΗΣ ΣΤ ΜΑΤΘΑΙΟΥ - YouTube - Vespers of the 6th Sunday of Matthew and Forefeast of the Holy Transfiguration (6 August)

Note:a correction has been made.It is the 6th Sunday of Matthew,not the 4th.

Sergei Prokofiev:Piano Concerto No. 2 in G Minor, Op. 16: IV. Finale. Allegro tempestoso - YouTube - Evgeny Kissin/Philharmonia Orchestra/Vladimir Ashkenazyin

Small Supplicatory Canon to the Most Holy Theotokos - YouTube - Church of St.Lydia,Asprovalta Thessaloniki,Greece

In preparation for the Dormition of the Most Holy Theotokos (15 August)*The Holy Metropolis of Serres and Nigrita in Central Makedonia,Northern Greece,is one of the New Lands of Greece which belong to the Ecumenical Patriarchate,but,for practical reasons are administered by the Church of Greece.Still,there is a spiritual tie to the Ecumenical Patriarchate.

Sergei Prokofiev:Piano Concerto No. 2 in G Minor, Op. 16: III. Intermezzo. Allegro moderato - YouTube - Evgeny Kissin/Philharmonia Orchestra/Vladimir Ashkenazy

Sergei Prokofiev:Piano Concerto No. 2 in G Minor, Op. 16: II. Scherzo. Vivace - Evgeny Kissin/Vladimir Ashkenazy/Philharmonia Orchestra

Sergei Prokofiev - Piano Concerto No. 2 in G Minor, Op. 16: I. Andantino - Allegretto - YouTube - Yevgeny Kissin/Philahrmomia Orchestra/Vlaimir Ashkenazy

Προσευχόμαστε μαζί - Μικρό Απόδειπνο - YouTube - We pray together - Small Compline - Holy Monastery of the Holy Trinity - Sparmos Olympos,Greece

As a stavropegial institution,Holy Trinity Monastery is directly under the Ecumenical Patriarch,who is duly commemorated.It is led by Hieromonk Nikanoros,Igoumenos (Abbot) of Holy Trinity Monastery.He is seen in the throne on the right.The other monks kiss his hands and ne blesses them.

Πανηγυρικός Αρχιερ. Εσπερινός | Ι. Ναός Αγ. Παντελεήμονος | Αμπελόκηποι ...26.7.2024. YouTube - Panegyric Archieratical Vespers of St.Panteleimon the Greatmartyr and Healer

Church of St.Panteleimon,Ampelokipoi Thessaloniki*Presided by His Eminence Metropolitan Varnavas of Neapolis and Stavroupolis*The Holy Metropolis of Neapolis and Stavroupolis,a suburb of Thessaloniki,is one of the New Lands of Greece that belong to the Ecumenical Patriarchate,but,for practical reasons,are administered by the Church of Greece.Still,there is a spiritual tie to the Ecumenical Patriarchate.Metropolitan Varnavas tonsured Reader Giorgios,who is an educator,and bestowed an award on an elderly gentleman.

Tchaikovsky - Symphony No. 4 in F minor, Op. 36 (Mariinsky Theatre Orchestra,Valery Gergiev) - YouTube - Salle Pleyel Concert Hall,Paris

Večerňa z Parihuzoviec, 23.7.2024. - YouTube - Vespers from the Village of Parihuzoviec,Snina District,Presov Region,Slovakia

Orthodox Church of the Nativity of the Most Holy Theotokos* Priest:Father Peter Soroka* Muchaniki:Martyrs

Rachmaninov Symphony 2 op.27 / Rostov-on-Don symphony orchestra / Valentin Uryupin - YouTube

Nedeľná večerrňa z Osadného, 21.7.2024. - YouTube - Sunday Vespers from Osadne,Snina District,Presov Region,Slovakia

Orthodox Church of the Ascension of Our Lord* Priest:Father Peter Soroka

ΕΣΠΕΡΙΝΟΣ ΚΥΡΙΑΚΗΣ Δ ́ ΜΑΤΘΑΙΟΥ - YouTube - Vespers of the 4th Sunday of Matthew and Feast of St.Markella of Chios,Crete the Martyr and Wonderworker (14th century)

Εσπερινός Εορτής Ἠλιοὺ προφήτου τοῦ Θεσβίτου - Vespers of the Feast of St.Prophet Elias the Thesvite

St.Prophet Elias was one of only three humans assumed into heaven,the others being the righteous Enoch and the Most Holy Theotokos.

NATO Secretary General doorstep statement ahead of the meeting of the EPC,18 JUL 2024

More details aboot the Alliance's new NATO Ukraine Command Centre Germany and a summary of its response to Russian sabotage from Blenheim Palace,Woodstock,UK.

Princess Leonor of Spain visited Portugal for her first Solo International Trip - YouTube - Note:the video begins with silent images before the soundtrack comes on.

Princesa Leonor de Asturias,whose surname is de Borbon y Ortiz,marked a milestone with her first official visit abroad.She will be only the second regnant queen in Spanish history,after Isabella II in the nineteenth century.She was sent off with a formal departure from Madrid with the Spanish national anthem and a military review.She departed on the Spanish royal aircraft,accompanied by some of the royal staff to guide her.She showed her language skills in Portugal by speaking Portuguese.At all times,she was under the watchfull eyes of security.Soon she will enter training with the Spanish Navy.She has a beautiful blue flag and a coat of arms.

NATO launches Ukraine command centre in Germany - YouTube - euronews

Престольный праздник Святых Апостолов Петра и Павла в Сиде. Пресвитерска...Feast of the Holy Apostles Sts.Peter and Paul (old calendar) and ordination of Deacon Grigori to the Holy Priesthood

The Holy Metropolis of Pisidia corresponds to Antalya Province,Turkey.These are Russian speakers within the Ecumenical Patriarchate.

Carlos Alcaraz meets HRH The Princess of Wales | Wimbledon Final 2024 - YouTube - England

Princess of Wales Attends Wimbledon Men’s Singles Final - YouTube - The Royal Family Channel

Veľká sobotňajšia večerňa z Parihuzoviec, 13.7.2024. - YouTube - Saturday Great Vespers in the village of Parihuzovec,Snina District,Presov Region,Slovakia

Orthodox Church of the Nativity of the Theotokos* Priest:Father Peter Soroka

ARCHIVIO IEM: Sergei Prokofiev's Symphony N° 7 Op 131 (London Symphony Orchestra/Valery Gergiev) - YouTube - EuroMusicTV1

This was written in 1952,shortly before Prokofiev's death.

Večerňa z Parihuzoviec, 9.7.2024. - Vespers in the village of Parihuvoziec,Snina District,Presov Region,Slovakia

Orthodox Church of the Nativity of the Theotokos* Priest:Father Peter Soroka

André Previn conducts Prokofiev’s “Lieutenant Kijé” Suite - vintage film (late 1960s) - London Symphony Orchestra

ΕΣΠΕΡΙΝΟΣ ΚΥΡΙΑΚΗΣ Β ́ ΜΑΤΘΑΙΟΥ - Vespers of the 2nd Sunday of Matthew and Feast of St.Kyriaki the Greatmartyr (3rd century)

Rachmaninov, Sonata No.1 in D Minor, Op.28 | Guillaume Sigier

Večerňa z Hostovíc, 4.7.2024. - YouTube - Vespers from Hostovice,Snina District,Presov Region,Slovakia

Orthodox Church of the Protection of the Theotokos Priest:Father Peter Soroka

Избор и интронизация на НС Даниил патриарх Български и митрополит Софийски - YouTube - Enthronement of His Holiness Daniil,Patriarch of Bulgaria and Metropolitan of Sofia

Representing the Ecumenical Patriarchate were His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew;His Eminence Metropolitan Emmanuel of Chalcedon;His Eminence Metropolitan Job of Pisidia;and His Eminence Metropolitan Apostolos of Derkoi.

Πανηγυρικός Αρχιερατικός Εσπερινός Αγ. Αναργύρων | Ι.Καθεδρικός Ναός Αγί...Panegyric Archieratical Vespers of the Holy Unmercenaries Sts.Kosmas and Damianos

Presided by His Eminence Metropolitan Charitonos (Guest Hierarch) Catherdral Church of the Holy Protection of the Theotokos,Edessa,Central Makedonia,Greece Ruling Hierarch:His Eminence Metropolitan Ioil of Edessa,Pella and Almopa,seated across from Metropolitan Charitonos-he is infirm,but holding on as best he can. Edessa is one of the New Lands of Greece that belong to the Ecumenical Patriarchate but which,for practical reasons,are administered by the Church of Greece.Still,there is a spiritual tie to the Ecumenical Patriarchate.* The service ends with a procession through Edessa with the icon and relics of the saints to the pealing of bells and beating of drums.The service was well attended by the Hellenic Armed forces,including an honor guard.

Veľká sobotňajšia večerňa z Hostovíc v predvečer Nedele všetkých svätých...You Tube - Great Vespers of All Saints,Hostovice,Snina District,Presov Region,Slovakia

Orthodox Church of the Intercession of the Theotokos Priest:Father Peter Soroka muchaniki:martyrs In the Slavic churches,everything is chanted.

Βέροια | Πανηγυρικός Αρχιερατικός Εσπερινός | 28.6.2024 - Panegyric Archieratical Vespers of Sts.Peter and Paul,Ancient Metropolitan Church,Veria

Presided by His Eminence Metropolitan Arsenios (guest hierarch) Ruling hierarch:His Eminence Metropolitan Panteleimon of Veria - first hierarch on the left Attended by His Eminence Metropolitan Kyriakos of Nazareth (Jerusalem Patriarchate),fourth hierarch on the right,and a Jerusalem Patriarchate deacon Veria is in Makedonia,Greece,one of the New Lands of Greece which belong to the Ecumenical Patriarchate but,for practical reasons,are administered by the Church of Greece.Still,there is a spiritual tie to the Ecumenical Patriarchate.

Panorthodox Synod : Ο ΓΕΡΩΝ ΜΗΤΡΟΠΟΛΙΤΗΣ ΧΑΛΚΗΔΟΝΟΣ ΕΠΙΚΕΦΑΛΗΣ ΤΗΣ ΑΝΤ...

Panorthodox Synod : Ο ΓΕΡΩΝ ΜΗΤΡΟΠΟΛΙΤΗΣ ΧΑΛΚΗΔΟΝΟΣ ΕΠΙΚΕΦΑΛΗΣ ΤΗΣ ΑΝΤ...: HOLY SEE POPE FRANCIS RECEIVES THE TRADITIONAL DELEGATION FROM THE ECUMENICAL PATRIARCH OF CONSTANTINOPLE UDIENZA ALLA DELEGAZIONE DEL PATRI...

NATO Secretary General with Prime Minister of 🇪🇪 Estonia Kaja Kallas, 27 JUN 2024 - YouTube

Exact date:Outgoing Netherlands Prime Minister Mark Rutte will succeed Jens Stoltenberg as Secretary General on 1 October 2024,when Mr.Stoltenberg's 10-year term expires.*The new border security fortifications under discussion are up to each NATO Ally seperately and not the Alliance itself.

Večerňa z Osadného, 26.6.2024. - YouTube - Vespers from Osadne,Snina District,Presov Region,Slovakia

Orthodox Church of the Ascension of the Lord Priest:Father Peter Soroka

Outgoing Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte to replace Jens Stoltenberg at the head of NATO - FRANCE 24 - 22 JUN 2024 - revised

Outgoing Netherlands Prime Minister Mark Rutte has secured the approval of all 32 NATO Allies to be the next Secretary General when Jens Stoltenberg retires in October. with James J. Townsend Jr.,Senior Advisor at The Atlantic Council think tank in Washington,DC

Пятидесятница / Pentecost - YouTube

His Eminence Metropolitan Job of Pisidia (Antalya Province,Turkey) has a Russian speaking flock within the Ecumenical Patriarchate.

Πανηγυρικός Εσπερινός | Ιερά Μονή Αγίας Τριάδος Σπαρμού Ολύμπου 23.6.2024 - Panegyric Vespers of the Day of the Holy Spirit - Holy Monastery of the Holy Trinity,Sparmos Olympos,Greece

As a stavropegial institution,Holy Trinity Monastery is directly under the Ecumenical Patriarch,who is duly comemmorated.Presided by Hieromonk Nektarios,representing the Ecumenical Patriarch,right,and attended by Hieromonk Nikanoros,Igoumenos (Abbot) of Holy Trinity Monastery,left.

ΕΣΠΕΡΙΝΟΣ ΚΥΡΙΑΚΗΣ ΤΗΣ ΠΕΝΤΗΚΟΣΤΗΣ - VESPERS OF THE SUNDAY OF PENTECOST

Revised:Večerňa z Osadného v stredu poradenstva Voznesenija Hospodinovho, 19.6.2024 - YouTube - Vespers at Osadne for the Counselors of the Ascension

Priest:Father Peter Soroka*Osadne is in Snina District,Presov Region,Slovakia.The Leavetaking of the Ascension is actually 21 June 2024.

Pelosi-Dalai Lama visit will ‘add to the tension’ with China says Adm. Stavridis - YouTube

NBC News chief foreign affairs correspondent Andrea Mitchell speaks with Admiral James Stavridis,former NATO Supreme Allied Commander Europe.

King and Queen Lead Royal Family in Garter Day Procession - YouTube - The Royal Family Channel - 17 June 2024

HM King Charles III and HM Queen consort Camilla led the monarchy in celebrating the ancient Order of the Garter at St. George's Chapel,Windsor Castle.Knigts and Ladies of the Garter processed through the grounds of Windsor Castle for the annual service commemorating the most senior rank of Chivalry that can be obtained in Britain.Report by Zaina Alibhai and edited by Andrew Taylor

Princess Charlotte Has a Big Sister Moment with Prince Louis on Buckingham Palace Balcony - YouTube - Royal Insider News

Orthodox pilgrimage to Zádielská dolina 2024 | PCO KOŠICE SLOVAKIA | 4K Cinematic Video - YouTube

Presided by Archbishop Juraj of the Michalovska-Kosice Orthodox Eparchy

Panorthodox Synod : SUMMIT ON PEACE IN UKRAINE: A MESSAGE BY ECUMENICA...

Panorthodox Synod : SUMMIT ON PEACE IN UKRAINE: A MESSAGE BY ECUMENICA...:  Phto by The Presidential Office of Ukraine Οικουμενικόν Πατριαρχείον  

Veľká sobotňajšia večerňa v predvečer Nedele svätých otcov Prvého všeobechneho snemu 15.6.2024 - YouTube - Great Vespers of the Holy Fathers of the First Ecumenical Council

Priest:Father Peter Soroka

Вознесение Господне / Ascension of the Lord

Pisidia is known today as Antalya Province,Turkey.

ΑΚΟΛΟΥΘΙΑ ΤΟΥ ΕΣΠΕΡΙΝΟΥ ΤΗΣ ΕΟΡΤΗΣ ΤΗΣ ΑΝΑΛΗΨΕΩΣ ΤΟΥ ΚΥΡΙΟΥ - Sequence of Vespers for the Feast of the Ascension of the Lord

His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America Receives the 2024 James Parks Morton Interfaith Award - Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America - Orthodox Church

His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America Receives the 2024 James Parks Morton Interfaith Award - Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America - Orthodox Church

NATO Secretary General doorstep statement at the B9 Summit, 11 JUN 2024 - Latvia

The Bucharest 9 group of NATO Allies in Central and Eastern Europe

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew Marks His Name Day on 11 June

The feast day of the Holy Apostles Barnabas and Bartholomew is the name day of His All-Holiness Ecumencial Patriarch Bartholomew.In observance,he will first preside at Vespers on 10 June at the Patriarchal Church of St.George.Then he will go next door to perform an agiasmos,a blessing by water,for the completion of renovations at the Phanar Greek Orthodox College (High School),the oldest and most prestigious Greek Orthodox school in Istanbul.Also called the Great School of the Nation,it was founded in 1454 by Patriarch Gennadios Scholarios.Phanar means "lantern" and refers to the patriarchate environs.After the blessing,he will receive the regards of the clerics and faithful for his name day.The current building dates from the 19th century and has the appearance of a red castle.The turret on top contains an observatory dome.The observatory hosts astronomy classes which use its large antique telescope.The private school teaches the required Turkish curriculum as well as Greek language,literature and religion.It has six Turkish teachers and fifteen Greek teachers.*The next day,His All-Holiness will preside at the Divine Liturgy in the Patriarchal Church of St.George.Concelebrating will be clerics from Constantinople and abroad.Following the dismissal,Patriarch Bartholomew will be addressed by the dean of the Phanar,His Eminence Elder Metropolitan Emmanuel of Chalcedon,and will respond to the good wishes.

President Biden and President Macron of France Deliver Statements to Press - YouTube

ΕΣΠΕΡΙΝΟΣ ΚΥΡΙΑΚΗΣ ΣΤ´ ΑΠΟ ΤΟΥ ΠΑΣΧΑ (τοῦ Τυφλοῦ) - Vespers of the 6th Sunday of Pascha (the Blind Man)

Večerňa z Osadného v piatok 5. týždňa po Pasche Christovej, 7.6.2024. Vespers of the five weeks after the Pascha of Christ from Osadne,Snina District,Presov Region,Slovakia

Priest:Father Peter Soroka

'Grand Pas de Deux - Adagio' - NUTCRACKER (Tchaikovsky) - National Opera of Ukraine - YouTube

Dancers:Mykyta Sukhorukov (The Prince) and Iulia Moskalenko (The Suger Plum Fairy)

Assembly of Bishops Executive Committee at the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America June 4, 2024 - Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America - Orthodox Church

Assembly of Bishops Executive Committee at the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America June 4, 2024 - Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America - Orthodox Church Photo:Archbishop Elpidophoros of America,center;Metropolitan Saba of the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America to his right;Bishop Irenej of Eastern America,Serbian Orthodox Church,to his left-other hierarchs unidentified

World Council of Churches gives thanks for the life of Fr Georges Tsetsis

World Council of Churches gives thanks for the life of Fr Georges Tsetsis

Kremlin official threatens war against NATO if Ukraine uses US weapons against Russia - YouTube - Sky News - 1 JUNE 2024

Veľká sobotňajšia večerňa z Osadného v predvečer Nedele Samaritanky, 1.6.2024 - YouTube - Great Vespers of the Sunday of the Samaritan Woman from Osadne,Snina District,Presov Region Slovakia

Priest:Father Peter Soroka

ΕΣΠΕΡΙΝΟΣ ΚΥΡΙΑΚΗΣ Εʹ ΑΠΟ ΤΟΥ ΠΑΣΧΑ (τῆς Σαμαρείτιδος) - Vespers of the Fourth Sunday After Pascha (the Samaritan Woman)

NATO Secretary General press conference at Foreign Ministers Meeting, Prague,Czechia CZ 31 MAY 2024

Decisions: 1Greater NATO role in military equipment and training; 2.Alliance commits to multiyear financial support for Ukraine; 3.Discussed Ukrainian path to NATO membership,Ukraine's future in NATO.

NATO Secretary General doorstep statement at the EU Foreign Affairs Council 28 MAY 2024 - YouTube

Panorthodox Synod : ADDRESS BY ECUMENICAL PATRIARCH OF THE 4TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF THE ARCHONS "PROTECTING RELIGIOUS FREEDOM,DEMOCRACY AND HUMAN RIGHTS"

Panorthodox Synod : ADDRESS BY ECUMENICAL PATRIARCH OF THE 4TH INTER...:   Οικουμενικόν Πατριαρχείον English / Greek

Pascal Rogé — “Clair de Lune”, Claude Debussy - YouTube - from Suite Bergamasque - Steinway Hall,New York

Singing the LORD'S PRAYER in ARAMAIC with Syriac monks

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NATO Secretary General at NATO Parliamentary Assembly Spring Session, Bulgaria BG 27 May 2024

Bulletin:Pope and Ecumenical Patriarch Will Meet to Celebrate 1700th Anniversary of Historic Council of Nicea

His Holiness Pope Francis plans to visit the Patriarchate of Constantinople and Nicea (Iznik,Turkey) and join with His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew for this historic celebration,according to EWTN Catholic news agency.The Council of Nicea,the First Ecumenical Council,held in 325,is a symbol of Christian unity,establishing the Nicene Creed and the date of Easter.In 2025,the date of Easter will be the same in both the Julian and Gregorian calendars,making this a perfect occasion for a shared ecumenical celebration.An organizing committee,made up of both Catholics and Orthodox,will soon meet in Istanbul to plan the event.

Veľká sobotňajšia večerňa z Hostovíc, 25.5.2024 - Great Vespers in Hostovice,Snina District,Presov Region,Slovakia - Father Peter Soroka

Προσευχόμαστε μαζί | Μικρό Απόδειπνο - YouTube - Holy Monastery of the Holy Trinity,Sparmos Olympos,Greece

As a stavropegial institution,Holy Trinity Monastery is directly under the Ecumenical Patriarch,who is mentioned in the prayers.The monastery is led by Hieromonk Nikanoros,Igoumenos (Abbot) of Holy Trinity Monastery,who is mentioned in the prayers.He stands near the third seat and recites the Nicene Creed.* Most Holy Theotokos,save us.*A good night to you.

Celebration at Holyrood Palace for the arrival of Prince Edward to Scotland - YouTube - 17 May 2024

Royal Recognition: Princess Anne Awards Lifeboatman for Heroic - The Royal Family Channel

HRH Princess Anne the Princess Royal has presented a medal to a lifeboatman who battled hurricane-like conditions to save the lives eight people on board a French yacht.Coxswain Patch Harvey was awarded the Silver Medal for Gallantry by Princess Anne as he stood alongside his wife,Nina,at a garden party to celebrate the Royal National Lifeboat Institution's 200th anniversary.HRH Edward Duke of Kent also attended.*Reported by Matt Blair and edited by Andrew Taylor

Russia's Finding Ways to Attack NATO – Using Hybrid Tactics - YouTube - UA News

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La princesa Leonor, muy emocionada por el homenaje recibido en Zaragoza:Ma siento una mana mas - YouTube

Princesa Leonor de Asturias received an important military decoration,the Medal of Aragon,originally bestowed on Spanish knights as instituted by King James II of Aragon in the 14th century.The medal has religious significance as well.Princesa Leonor will be the first regnant Queen of Spain since Isabella II in the 19th century,and only the second regnant queen in Spanish history.She has her own beautiful blue flag and a coat of arms.Her surname is Borbon y Ortiz.After receiving the medal,she mingled with the crowd under the watchful eyes of security.

Пасхальный концерт «От Страстей к Воскресению» / Easter concert "From Passion to Resurrection" YouTube

His Eminence Metropolitan Job of Pisidia has his see in Antalya,Turkey.There are a number of Russian speakers in the Holy Metropolis of Pisidia,Ecumenical Patriarchate.

Update on Iran Helicopter Crash

It's been confirmed that both Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amirab Dallahian have been found dead in the helicopter crash of 19 May 2024.Other Iranian officials were also found dead in the crash,which has been blamed on poor weather.Their were nine people on board the helicopter and no survivors.It crashed in a remote mountainous region of East Azerbaijan Province of Iran.*Analysis:President Raisi,a hardline figure,was disliked by the Iranian people as he was deemed responsible for the execution of thousands of Iranians in the 1980s.He also oversaw supression of demonstrations over the death of an Iranian woman,Masha Amini,on 16 September 2022 while in government custody.She had been arrested by the morality police for not wearing a hijab and was reportedly beaten so badly that she died in hospital.So while a display of mourning is staged by the theocratic regime,the Iranian people will not likely concur.It is possible that the event may cause a degree of unrest among the public as they express dissatisfaction with the hardline regime.There are pro-democracy elements among the Iranian people.

Bulletin - Helicopter crash: Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi missing - YouTube - Sky News -19 May 2024

Revised:Mανταμάδος Λέσβου | Ναός Παμμεγίστων Ταξιαρχών | Αρχιερατικός Εσπερινός ...Panegyric Archieratical Vespers of Sunday of the Myrrhbearing Women,Basilica of the Holy Archangels,Mantamados,Lesvos,Greece

Revised - Presided by Metropolitan Chrysostomos This blog does the best it can,but the situation is often unclear from a distance.According to two sources,His Eminence Metropolitan Iakovos of Mylitini,Erroseos and Plomarion (1942-) is still in office,but I cannot confirm he was present at the vespers service.Also,the metropolis is within the New Lands of Greece,so it belongs to the Ecumenical Patriarchate,but for practical reasons is administered by the Church of Greece.Still,it has enduring spiritual ties to the Ecumenical Patriarchate.

Joint Press Conference for NATO Chiefs of Defence meeting, 16 May 2024 - YouTube

with Admiral Rob Bauer,Royal Netherlands Navy,Chairman of the NATO Military Committee,and SACUER General Christopher G. Cavoli,U.S. Army

Sága krásy - Sidyť holub. Rusínska pieseň z okolia Sniny.

An archival recording of an authentic Rusyn folk song from Snina District,Eastern Slovakia.

INCREDIBLE royal garments on show as the King and Queen attend St Paul's Cathedral | HELLO! - YouTube

HM King Charles III and HM Queen consort Camilla attended a Service of Dedication for the Order of the British Empire at St.Paul's Cathedral,London.The OBE honours people from all walks of life for their contributions.It had the look of a state occasion.

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Panorthodox Synod : KEYNOTE ADDRESS BY ECUMENICAL PATRIARCH AT THE KA...:   Οικουμενικόν Πατριαρχείον KEYNOTE ADDRESS by His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew at the KAICIID Global Dialogue Forum (Lisb...

Royal Role Shift: Princess Beatrice Set to Take on New Duties! @TheRoyalInsider

Prokofiev - Symphony No. 5, Op. 100 (Orchestre de Paris, Paavo Järvi)