Greetings and Messages

Saturday, October 12/25, 2025 With the blessing and encouragement of His Eminence, Metropolitan Cyprian of Oropos and Fili, the nineteenth organized Blood Drive of our Holy Metropolis took place on Saturday, October 12/25, 2025, at the Parish Center of the Holy Convent of St. Paraskevi. The blood drive was held with the initiative and responsibility of the Association of Voluntary Blood Donors “The Crucified”, in collaboration with the Nea Ionia General Hospital “Konstantopou

“ I was in prison and ye came unto me ” (St. Matthew 25:36 December 14, 2025 (Old Style) On Saturday , December 14, 2025 , with the blessing, guidance, and participation of His Eminence, Metropolitan Cyprian of Oropos and Phyle, the St. Philaret the Merciful Orthodox Women’s Guild made its twenty-third visit to the Detention Center of Amphissa. I t was an exceptional blessing and experience, one that left a deep impression on the hearts of all who took part. V olunteers of

“ ...their Angels do always behold the face of My Father Which is in Heaven.... ” Tuesday, December 10, 2025 (Old Style) O n Tuesday, December 10, 2025 (Old Style), with the blessing and participation of His Eminence, Metropolitan Cyprian of Oropos and Phyle, a second visit was made, by the Grace of God, to the Holy Unmercenaries Residential Care Home for Adults with Special Needs in Pallini, a suburb of Athens. * * * H aving accepted our Metropolis’ request to visit th

At the Convent of St. Paraskeve in Acharnai, Attica December 1, 2025 (Old Style) O n Friday night, November 29, 2025 (Old Calendar), the St. Philaret the Merciful Guild held, transferred from its appointed day, its annual festal and Eucharistic Agrypnia at the Convent of St. Paraskeve in Acharnes, Attica, on the commemoration of its Patron, St. Philaret the Merciful. The vigil was celebrated together with the commemoration of St. Andrew the First‑Called Apostle. T he entire

In Preparation for the Sacred Days from the Nativity to Theophany B eloved Brothers and Sisters in Christ, O nce again this year, our Guild, with the encouragement and blessing of His Eminence, Metropolitan Cyprian, appeals to your Christian love as we approach the Nativity. We kindly ask for your help so that our fellow people in need may also celebrate the Birth of our Saviour, by offering them a festive meal for their holiday table and a smile of joy. F or this purpose, w

B eloved Brothers and Sisters in Christ, T ogether with His Eminence, Metropolitan Cyprian of Oropos and Phyle, the Board of Directors of the St. Philaret the Merciful Philanthropic Guild offers heartfelt thanks to Your Christian Love. L ittle Paisios is now in London for examinations, and we pray that a treatment may be found. We remain in communication with his parents, should our help be needed again. F rom our hearts we pray that our Lord may richly reward you all with he

Duration: November 16, 2025 – January 31, 2026 (New Style) On Sunday, November 3, 2025 (Old Style), for the fifteenth consecutive year, the opening ceremony of the Charity Shop took place, organized annually as a fundraising activity by the St. Philaret the Merciful Guild for the strengthening of its manifold philanthropic work. It was held under the protection of the Holy Patrons of our Metropolis: the Mother of God “Surety of Sinners” and the Three Holy New Hierarchs, whos

B eloved Brothers and Sisters in Christ, T hree months ago little Paisios was admitted to the hospital with nephrotic syndrome. D espite the doctors’ efforts, the condition of his kidneys has worsened greatly and he is not responding to treatments, which has caused side effects in his body. A t the hospital in Athens no effective therapy has been found so far. A n immediate transfer of Paisios to London is needed, where there is a specialized center that can undertake his tre

Fifty years of lying prostrate on his bed of pain Some forty years ago, I would often visit the Hospice for Neuro-disablility located on...

With the blessing of His Eminence, Metropolitan Cyprian of Oropos and Phyle, the Board of Directors of the St Philaret the Merciful Guild...

With the blessing and encouragement of His Eminence, Metropolitan Cyprian of Oropos and Fili, the seventeenth (17 th ) Blood Drive of...

March 16, 2025 (Old Style) O n the Fourth Sunday of Great Lent, March 16, 2025 (Old Style), by the Grace of God, His Eminence,...

“...their Angels do always behold the face of My Father Which is in Heaven....” Wednesday, December 11, 2024 (Old Style) O n Wednesday,...

Our Most Reverend Father, Metropolitan Cyprian: W e are gathered here tonight to celebrate the twentieth anniversary of the founding of...