Toronto, April 2, 2025 Photo: liturgija.mk A prayer service and humanitarian event was held over the weekend at the Macedonian Orthodox cathedral Toronto in memory of the more than 200 people who were either killed or injured in a nightclub fire in North Macedonia last month. A fire broke out at the Pulse nightclub…
Cleveland, April 2, 2025 Photo: wkyc.com Restoration work continues at the Orthodox Church in America’s St. Theodosius Cathedral in Cleveland nearly a year after a Campaign launched to fund restorations at fire-damaged Cleveland cathedralA massive fire broke out at the church on May 28, especially damaging the central dome, which has since had to…
Jerusalem, April 2, 2025 Photo: Jerusalem Patriarchate The primates of the Jerusalem and Serbian Patriarchates served together at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem this morning. His Holiness Patriarch Porfirije Patriarchs of Jerusalem and Serbia meet in the Holy LandHis Holiness Patriarch Porfirije of Serbia arrived in the Holy Land yesterday morning…
Photo Credit: Deyemi Okanlawon/Instagram Richard Mofe–Damijo, the acclaimed actor and executive producer, has a singular way of describing his ‘Radio Voice’ co-star, Deyemi Okanlawon. “Fire.” It’s a description that speaks volumes, as Okanlawon’s portrayal of Andy Da, an intense and passionate character, brings a raw energy to the screen that Mofe-Damijo is quick to praise….
Kiev, April 3, 2025 Photo: ivint.org Since its establishment by the United Nations in 2007, World Autism Awareness Day has been observed annually on April 2. For this day, the Liturgical Commission of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church composed a moleben for children suffering from the affliction of autism and for their prayers, reports the…
Photo Credit: Osas Ighodaro/Instagram If you ever find yourself in Cappadocia, Turkey, or if it’s high on your travel list, you might want to take some style inspiration from Osas Ighodaro’s stunning photoshoot in this magical region. Known for its unique fairy chimneys, tall, cone-shaped rock formations scattered across Monks Valley, Göreme, and beyond, Cappadocia’s…
New York, April 3, 2025 Photo: archons.org The Archons of the Patriarchate of Constantinople have announced that this year’s recipient of the Athenagoras Human Rights Award will be former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. The award will be presented on October 18 at the New York Milton Midtown Hotel, the Archons report. As in…
If you’re craving something delicious and filling, this fried yam with roasted chicken wings and green sauce recipe from food blogger Toms is just what you need. Toms adds a bit of turmeric powder to the yam before frying it, giving it a golden colour and the perfect crunch. The green sauce, made with scallions,…
Bucharest, April 3, 2025 Photo: romania-insider.com The Romanian Patriarchate decries the scandalous usage of Christian symbols in the play Prophet Elijah that recently premiered at the I. L. Caragiale National Theatre in Bucharest. The play, which features a group of devotees in 1940s Poland crucifying their leader (who proclaimed himself the Prophet Elijah) in…
Photo Credit: RMD/Instagram Richard Mofe–Damijo has spent decades as one of Nollywood’s most recognisable faces. From his breakout role as Segun Kadiri in the 90s soap opera ‘Checkmate’ to his commanding presence in an ever-expanding catalogue of films, he has built a career defined by versatility, longevity, and a quiet kind of magnetism. He’s played…
