Ο Πατρ.Αλεξ/αςκαι Πάσης Αφρικής Θεόδωρος υποδέχεται τον Πατριάρχη των Κ...Patriarch Theodoros II receives Coptic Orthodox Pope Tawadros II

On 25 December 2023,His Beatitude Patriarch Theodoros II of Alexandria and All Africa received His Holiness Pope Tawadros II of the Coptic Orthodox Church,his namesake,at their traditional Christmas encounter in Cairo,Egypt.After cordial statements were made,gifts were exchanged,followed by a kiss of peace.Pope Tawadros gave out Coptic Orthodox calendars as a souvenir to the Greek Orthodox attendees.The Egyptian press covered the occasion.

Panorthodox Synod : CONVENING OF THE JOINT THEOLOGICAL DIALOGUE COMMIT...

Panorthodox Synod : CONVENING OF THE JOINT THEOLOGICAL DIALOGUE COMMIT...:   Greek/English   Πατριαρχείον Αλεξανδρείας From the Chief Secretariat of the Holy and Sacred Synod of the Patriarchate of Alexandria

#PapaFrancisco recebe Theodoros II, Patriarca greco-ortodoxo de Alexandria - His Holiness Pope Francis Welcomed His Beatitude Patriarch Theodoros II of Alexandria and All Africa to Rome

Patriarch Theodoros is in Rome to commemorate the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2023.

VISITATION OF HIS BEATITUDE, THEODOROS II POPE AND PATRIARCH OF ALEXANDRIA AND ALL AFRICA - St.Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral,Washington,DC

Patriarch Theodoros II of Alexandria Visits GOARCH, Meets With Local Religious Leaders - From the Archdiocese - Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America

Patriarch Theodoros II of Alexandria Visits GOARCH, Meets With Local Religious Leaders - From the Archdiocese - Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America

Panorthodox Synod : ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE HOLY SYNOD OF THE PATRIARCHATE...

Panorthodox Synod : ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE HOLY SYNOD OF THE PATRIARCHATE...:   Πατριαρχείον Αλεξανδρείας ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE HOLY SYNOD OF THE PATRIARCHATE OF ALEXANDRIA AND ALL AFRICA JANUARY 2022

Patriarch of Alexandria:'Greece is Great'

From 23-24 April 2020, His Beatitude Patriarch Theodoros II of Alexandria and All Africa presided at ceremonies emphasising Hellenism at the Monastery Church of St.George in Old Cairo, Egypt.Following Great Vespers on 23 April, His Beatitude presided the Divine Liturgy the next day.Immediately afterwards,he bestowed the Cross of the Apostle St.Markos on Captain Angelos Kiousis of the Hellenic Coast Guard,who has served in Port Said, Egypt for two years.Patriarch Theodoros pointed out that His Eminence Metropolitan Niphon of Plousios,who was also present,and Captain Kiousis were the spiritual pillars of Port Said.
Patriarch Theodoros also stated that:
Greece is great in these days of dark fear, beyond the pandemic; beyond the suffering and passion, she is great among the choirs of the blessed.*
Then the Pope and Patriarch of Alexandria and All Africa proceeded to unveil the bust of the late Igoumenos (Abbot) of the Monastery, Agathangelos,on his fiftieth death anniversary.Father Agathangelos,a native of Thrace, Greece, had served in the Monastery for 45 years.*
Following the unveiling, Patriarch Theodoros rededicated the renovated Monastery cemetery Chapel of St.Katherine.The project was spearheaded by the current proistomenos of the Monastery, the Very Reverend Archimandrite Damaskinos.Patriarch Theodoros thanked Father Damaskinos:
You have served the Church by restoring the Chapel of St. Katherine, herself an Alexandrian.*
The Chapel was renovated in memory of Father Damaskinos' late mother.*

Lefkosia:Archbishop Chrysostomos II of Cyprus Marks Major Anniversary

His Beatitude Archbishop Chrysostomos II of New Justiniana and All Cyprus is celebrating the fortieth anniversary of his consecration to the episcopacy on 25 February 1978,as Metropolitan of Paphos,this weekend in Lefkosia,Cyprus.Attending the events are two Orthodox Patriarchs:His Beatitude Pope and Patriarch Theodoros II of Alexandria and All Africa,and His Beatitude Patriarch John X of Antioch and All the East.His Eminence Archbishop Gregorios of Thyateira and Great Britain and His Eminence Metropolitan Panteleimon of Vrioulon,Greece are carrying the good wishes of the Ecumenical Patriarchate to Archbishop Chrysostomos,and representatives of the other autocephalous Orthodox Churches are also expected at the observances.
The principal event will be the festal and hierarchal Divine Liturgy on Sunday 25 February,the Sunday of Orthodoxy,which is the first Sunday of Great Lent,commemorating the final restoration of the holy icons by St.Theodora the Empress in the ninth century.The service will be held at the Church of the God of Wisdom in Lefkosia,Cyprus.On Sunday afternoon,a ceremony and reception in honour of Archbishop Chrysostomos will be held at the church.*
A native of Paphos,Cyprus,Archbishop Chrysostomos was born on 10 April 1941.Admitted to the novitiate at the Holy Monastery of St.Neophytos,he attended the Paphos gymnasium (high school),graduating in 1963.On 3 November 1963,he was ordained to the diaconate.Having matriculated in the University of Athens in 1968,he graduated in 1972 and,on 19 October of that year,was elected Igoumenos (abbot) of HM St.Neophytos.On 5 November 2006,he was elected Archbishop of Cyprus and enthroned on 12 November.*
The very ancient Church of Cyprus was established by the Apostle Barnabas.Its autocephaly was affirmed by Canon 8 of the Third Ecumenical Council at Ephesus in 431:
Therefore the Rulers of the holy churches in Cyprus shall enjoy,without dispute or injury,according to the canons of the blessed Fathers and ancient custom,the right of performing for themselves the ordination of their excellent Bishops.

Johannesburg:Patriarch of Alexandria Visits First Women's Monastery in South Africa

His Beatitude Pope and Patriarch Theodoros II of Alexandria and All Africa arrived in South Africa on 19 January 2018 for a momentous pastoral visit,encompassing the 50th anniversary celebration of the Metropolis of Good Hope (1968-2018) and missionary journeys to Namibia and Zambia.*
On the first afternoon of his spiritual sojourn,His Beatitude visited the new Monastery of Sts.Nicholas of Myra,Nekatarios of Aegina and Paisios of Mt.Athos.It is the first Orthodox monastery for women in South Africa.Founded by His Eminence Metropolitan Seraphim,currently of Zimbabwe and Angola,and under the spiritual guidance of the Very Rev.Archimandrite Apostolos (Apostolakis),who has also founded women's monasteries in Kenya and Tanzania,there are five nuns in the fledgling sisterhood.
Accompanying Patriarch Theodoros to the Monastery were His Eminence Metropolitan Damaskinos of Johannesburg and Pretoria;His Grace Bishop Nikodemos of Nitria;the Reverend Protopresbyter Athenodoros Papaevripiadis,Exarch of the Patriarchate of Alexandria to Cyprus;His Excellency Mr.Eleftherios Kouvaritakis,Ambassador of Greece to South Africa and the Honourable Consul General of Greece Mr.Ioannis Hatzandonakis,both of Crete,and several other dignitaries.*
Following Vespers,His Beatitude enthroned as the first Abbess of the Monastery Nun Orthodoxia,herself a native of Crete.Patriarch Therodoros observed that:
Monasticism is not a contempt of the world;but a challenge for reform in Christ,for transfiguration and its salvation.In days to come,the Monastery will be a point of attraction for many young and spiritual people from South Africa and missions in general,who will come to know the ideals of Orthodox Monasticism,contributing to their promotion in the field of African Orthodoxy and becoming a vital and hopeful presence for contemporary humanity.*
The Monastery is located on a verdant hill,in the quiet and scenic haven of Hartbeespoort,about an hour from Johannesburg.*
Afterwards,His Beatitude celebrated the anniversary with the clergy and laity,many of them being of Greek descent,of the Metropolis of Good Hope,including His Eminence Metropolitan Sergios of the Cape of Good Hope.The Patriarch emphasised that it is essential to pass on the Hellenic heritage,the Greek language and culture,to the children.
His Beatitude also visited and blessed some missionary centres in the Capetown area,where both Greek and South African flags were proudly displayed.

Patriarch Bartholomew Visits Prime Minister Tsipras of Greece - the Patriarch's thoughts at a major Middle East conference in Athens

On 31 October 2017,His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew of Constantinople was received at the Maximos Mansion in Athens by Prime Minister of Greece Alexis Tsipras.Their talks lasted over an hour,thoroughly covering several issues of mutual concern.They also held discussions on the sidelines of the Second Athens Conference on Religious and Cultural Pluralism in the Middle East,which was held from 29-31 October.
The Patriarch was accompanied by His Eminence Metropolitan Emmanuel of France and His Eminence Metropolitan Athenagoras of Cydonia.Also joining the confidential talks was the Greek Deputy Foreign Minister Yiannis Amanatidis,who covers Church and Cultural Diplomacy.*
The Athens Conference is the initiative of His Excellency Professor Nikos Kotzias,Greek Minister of Foreign Affairs.Besides Patriarch Bartholomew and Prime Minister Tsipras,also attending the Athens Conference were His Beatitude Archbishop Ieronymos II of Athens and All Greece;His Beatitude Patriarch Theophilos III of Jerusalem and All Palestine;His Beatitude Patriarch Theodoros II of Alexandria and All Africa;and His Excellency Sameh Shukrey,Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs.*
Patriarch Bartholomew made a number of incisive observations at the Athens Conference,including:
As is well known,whenever people ignore or discontinue dialogue,taking the place of dialogue are monolithic ideologies,totalitarian regimes,the cruel demagogy,and,ultimately,weapons,destruction,and death.
This is why we recommend a dialogue of truth and love,which promotes mutual trust and empowers participants to assume the necessary initiatives and responsibilities together.Sincere dialogue can change the flow of history.*
Thus,we consider imperative the expansion,elevation and establishment of interreligious dialogue at every level,while bearing in mind past failures,present needs,and future prospects.As unrest increases daily throughout the world,it incites unhealthy feelings of insecurity,depression,and suspicion of new,unpleasant,and dire surprises.
Interreligious dialogue is obligated and able to acquire value,purpose and effectiveness only if we are able to rid people of faith from the fear that pan-religious syncretism is allegedly pursued through such dialogue.*
The tragic suffering of the Eastern Mediterranean and Middle Eastern peoples has already caused and continues to cause a great deal of devastation in human relations,as well as in the natural,cultural,and religious environment.This is precisely why the highest level of mobilisation will be required for interreligious cooperation and the handling of ongoing religious crises,the healing of the emotional wounds of people-which are perpetuated by this conflict-but also for the cultivation of a moderate atmosphere for the restoration of a peaceful coexistence among religions and civilisations.*
The First Athens Conference was held in 2015.

Extraordinary Statement From Alexandria Charts Progressive Course For Orthodox Christianity - Deaconesses approved

With one stroke of the pen,as it were,the Patriarchate of Alexandria has opened up new vocational vistas for Orthodox Christian women;confirmed the validity of the Holy and Great Council of the Orthodox Church;affirmed the sovereign power of the local Church over its own affairs;and endorsed the continuation along the ecumenical path established by the Ecumenical Patriarchate in the twentieth century.Consider these excerpts from the official account of this Church's recent Holy Synod meeting presided by His Beatitude Pope and Patriarch Theodoros II of Alexandria and All Africa:
The Holy Synod of the Alexandrian Throne met from 15-17 November at the Holy Patriarchal Centre of Alexandria.
The Alexandrian Patriarchate #8211 18/11/16
1.We express glory and praise to the Triune God,who deemed us worthy to participate in the Holy and Great Synod of the Orthodox Church last June.
2.The Synod in Crete was an extremely important event for the course of the Orthodox Church as it gave testimony of unity,testimony of responsibility and anxiety for the contemporary world.It was,is and will remain as a great miracle of "meeting and coexisting for this" for the Orthodox Churches and we believe that this new experience will gradually be decoded and will yield new fruits in the Orthodox world.Blessed are they who will taste of this fruit!
3.It confirmed that conciliarity is the pre-eminent expression of the ecclesiological consciousness of the Orthodox Church and at the same time is a dynamic response to the ardent preachers of introversion,exclusivity,racial prejudice and fundamentalism.We believe that in the near future,at the Synods which God willing will follow,imperfection and weaknesses of this Synod will be overcome.
4.We wholeheartedly thank the Most Holy President of the Great and Holy Synod,Ecumenical Patriarch Vartholomaios,their Beatitudes the Primates and all who worked tirelessly for the realisation of the Synod amidst many adversities and challenges.
5.We consider as particularly important the conciliar consolidation of the ecclesiastical dispensation amidst various extremist and conservative positions,as opportunity is given to local churches to exercise their pastoral work in real time and in the particular sites and conditions.However,with regret we found that,despite the prophetic voices which were heard in the Synod and those during the pre-Synodal conferences,timidity and reluctance to understand "deviations" from earlier settings of the life of the Church as accuracy and not as dispensation,although this would have been the true affirmation of the mystery of Christ's incarnation today,in other words the living and salvific Revelation of God.The differing approaches to life in the Church are no deviations for us from Orthodox truth,but adaptation to African reality.
6.The Church of Africa will continue to participate actively in all the official inter-Christian and inter-religious dialogues,despite whichever difficulties and problems which arise from time to time.Besides our participation in the World Council of Churches,we are upgrading our activity in the Pan-African Council of Churches.At every moment we should humbly submit our testimony of the Orthodox faith,the fullness of Orthodox revelation which our Church preserves.Walking in the footsteps of Jesus,we must become instruments of reconciliation and to cultivate the peaceful coexistence of people,respecting and defending their national,racial and religious diversity.Together with the other Churches and Religions,we are called to work towards combating every systemic injustice,anything demonic,in whatever form it appears,which nullifies the lives of the critically injured and bleeding in our flock.
7.We feel that as a living and dynamic Church,we are emerging from within a growing and long-suffering world,we have a duty with courage and prophetic vision to formulate within ourselves the conditions for recruitment and the transformation of our world,and to place a proposition for hope,and life throughout it for all people,as well as resurrectional joy.We ask for the fervent prayers of the Body of our Church,clergy and laity,so that with the cooperation of everyone to build on the momentum of the Great Synod and to liberate those powers that will show the Church of Africa to be a prophetic presence,fearing the Lord and always open to the surprising action of the Most Holy Spirit.*
Fasting in African reality:As far as the issue of fasting is concerned,the decisions of the Synod will be announced to all the people in the jurisdiction of the Patriarchate shortly,by Patriarchal Encyclicals.*
Regarding the issue of the institution of Deaconesses,it was decided to revive this and a tripartite committee of Hierarchs was appointed for a detailed consideration of the subject.