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Orthodox bishops in Germany issue pastoral letter on the meaning of Great Lent

Orthodox bishops in Germany have addressed the faithful through a pastoral letter, emphasizing the spiritual significance of Great Lent: “Our world is marked by wars, crises, and injustices. Many people experience persecution, violence, and fear. During this time, we, as Christians, are called not only to pray for peace but also to act actively in…

Mar 7, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Germany Orthodox, Catholic Bishops meet at Romanian Metropolis in Nuremberg

On November 23-24, the Joint Working Committee of the German Catholic Bishops’ Conference and the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops in Germany convened for their autumn meeting at the administrative centre of the Romanian Orthodox Metropolis in Nuremberg. His Excellency Gerhard Feige, the Roman Catholic Bishop of Magdeburg, and His Eminence Augustinos, the Greek Orthodox…

Nov 29, 2023Aurelian Iftimiu

Orthodox Bishops in Germany stress importance of Eucharist during Covid-19 crisis

The Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of Germany (OBKD) at its 22nd meeting stressed the importance of the Holy Eucharist during the Covid-19 crisis. The meeting took place on June 23, 2021, in Cologne, at the headquarters of the Orthodox Antiochian Metropolis of Germany and Central Europe, with the participation of representatives of the Greek,…

Jul 5, 2021Aurelian Iftimiu