A Historic Day for Orthodoxy in the Netherlands
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A Historic Day for Orthodoxy in the Netherlands

The Orthodox Sending Body receives permanent recognition from the Ministry of Justice and Security On Tuesday, 29 September 2026, an event of special significance for the Orthodox Church in the Netherlands took place at the headquarters of the Dutch Ministry of Justice and Security in The Hague. At an official ceremony, an agreement was signed granting the Orthodox Sending Body

A Special Lecture at Saint Nicholas Cathedral, Rotterdam
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A Special Lecture at Saint Nicholas Cathedral, Rotterdam

Listen to the full lecture For those who could not be with us on Saturday, 26 September, or who would like to hear it again, we are pleased to share the full recording of Fr. Ephraim Triantafyllopoulos’ lecture. We thank Fr. Ephraim warmly for his visit and his words, and everyone who joined us for this special evening. (The lecture

The Transfiguration of Christ: When the Light of God Reveals the Hidden Meaning of Scripture
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The Transfiguration of Christ: When the Light of God Reveals the Hidden Meaning of Scripture

Today the Church celebrates one of the most glorious feasts of the Lord: the Transfiguration of our Saviour Jesus Christ on Mount Tabor. This feast reveals not only who Christ truly is, but also what the human person is called to become. The Gospel tells us that Jesus took Peter, James, and John and led them up a high mountain.

Change of time – Holy Paraklesis to the Theotokos (For Thursday 6/08)
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Change of time – Holy Paraklesis to the Theotokos (For Thursday 6/08)

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Please note that the Holy Paraklesis (Supplicatory Canon) to the Most Holy Theotokos, originally scheduled for tomorrow, Thursday, at 19:00, will now take place in the morning of the same day, from 07:00 to 07:45. We look forward to seeing you there. ____________ Αγαπητοί εν Χριστώ αδελφοί, Σας ενημερώνουμε ότι η Ακολουθία του Μεγάλου

Beyond the Pecking Order: What We Learn About Being Human from "Fragile Message Bearers"
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Beyond the Pecking Order: What We Learn About Being Human from “Fragile Message Bearers”

This post is inspired by and draws from a conversation between host Amy Julia Becker and theological ethicist Brian Brock on the podcast Reimagining the Good Life. You can listen to the full episode, “Who Counts as Human?”, or explore these ideas in greater depth in Brian’s book, Joining Creation’s Praise. We live in a world obsessed with performance, efficiency, and self-presentation. We measure, rank, and

The Orthodox Dormition Fast: dates, rules and meaning, seen from the Netherlands
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The Orthodox Dormition Fast: dates, rules and meaning, seen from the Netherlands

There’s something almost contradictory about the Dormition Fast. It is the briefest of Orthodoxy’s four great fasting periods — just two weeks — yet it carries the same strictness as Great Lent itself. It falls in the heart of a European summer, when terraces are full and gardens are overflowing, and it leads toward what Orthodox tradition sometimes calls the

Saint Panteleimon the Great Martyr and Healer: A Witness to the Healing Love of Christ
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Saint Panteleimon the Great Martyr and Healer: A Witness to the Healing Love of Christ

Today the Orthodox Church joyfully celebrates the memory of Saint Panteleimon, the Great Martyr and Healer, one of the most beloved saints of the Christian world. Countless faithful throughout the centuries have sought his intercessions, especially in times of illness, suffering, and despair. His life reminds us that true healing is never merely physical but embraces the whole human person—body,

Through this blog, we strive to bring the divine fragrance of God into our hearts, enriching our souls with His presence.

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