Saint Ephraim of Nea Makri

76 years since discovery of relics of Saint Ephraim the New in Greece

Seventy-six years have passed since the discovery of the holy relics of Saint Ephraim the New at the monastery where he was martyred, near the town of Nea Makri, Greece. In 1945, the nun Makaria settled among the ruins of the former Monastery of the Annunciation, where she began rebuilding the monastic settlement in which…

Jan 3, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Nea Makri and Penteli Monasteries evacuated amidst wildfires in Greece. Romanian firefighters join efforts to battle the flames

Romanian firefighters are battling wildfires in the Greek region of Attica, near the well-known “Saint Ephraim the New” Monastery in Nea Makri. According to a statement from the General Inspectorate for Emergency Situations, the national specialized wildfire unit, which operated throughout the night, is facing extreme challenges due to shifting winds. Both Nea Makri and…

Aug 13, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Saint Ephraim is a son of the Resurrection. His feast calls us to strengthen our faith, Assistant Bishop Timotei says

“The church calendar is full of sons of the Resurrection, those who confessed and loved the Lord who rose from the dead, people who understood that after this transient life those who believe in the Saviour Jesus Christ will live even if they die, i.e. they will live in eternity,” His Grace Assistant Bishop Timotei…

May 6, 2021Aurelian Iftimiu

Bishop of Giurgiu celebrates Divine Liturgy at Nea Makri

As part of a pilgrimage to Greece, His Grace Bishop Ambrozie of Giurgiu celebrated the Divine Liturgy at St Ephraim Monastery in Nea Marki on Sunday, August 11, 2019. Thanking for the warm welcome, Bishop Ambrozie stressed the need to bear witness to the faith especially in our times, ‘holding Saint Ephraim as a confessor…

Aug 13, 2019Aurelian Iftimiu

Video of boy singing troparion to St Ephraim of Nea Makri goes viral on social media

A video of a young boy chanting a church hymn to Saint Ephraim of Nea Makri in front of the Saint’s icon has gone viral on social media. The clip that shows a boy kneeling in front of a large icon of Saint Ephraim seems to have been shot a few weeks ago in Crete.…

May 6, 2019Aurelian Iftimiu