NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
“The First Council of Nicaea (325 CE): An Academic Symposium of the Ecumenical Patriarchate” Sponsored by the Huffington Ecumenical Institute at Hellenic College Holy Cross
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 5, 2025 Istanbul, Turkey — From April 24–26, 2025, a distinguished gathering of global theologians, scholars, and church leaders convened in Istanbul and Nicaea for a historic academic symposium titled The Council of Nicaea (325 CE): An...
Watershed Conference “Gathered as One Body” Launches Orthodox Church Initiative on Disability and Inclusion
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Boston, MA — May 6, 2025 — The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America took a historic step toward greater inclusion with the organization of a multi-day conference Gathered as One Body: Disability, Accessibility, and Inclusion in the Orthodox...
ACADEMIC SYMPOSIUM OF THE ECUMENICAL PATRIARCHATE ON NICAEA (Constantinople–Nicaea, April 24–26, 2025)
Within the framework of official celebrations planned by the Ecumenical Patriarchate in commemoration of the 1700th anniversary since the First Council of Nicaea, an Academic Symposium will be held in Constantinople and Nicaea on April 24–26, 2025. The Academic...
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew Honored with the 2025 Templeton Prize
We are delighted to announce that His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew has been awarded the 2025 Templeton Prize. This prestigious honor recognizes individuals whose work has significantly advanced the intersection of science and spirituality. Known...
Huffington Ecumenical Institute at HCHC hosts Colloquium on a Common Date of Easter
For Immediate Release Boston, MA-On January 24, 2025, the Huffington Ecumenical Institute at Holy Cross School of Theology organized a colloquium on a Common Date of Easter. The event marked the 1700th anniversary of the First Ecumenical Council of Nicaea. It aimed to...
Archbishop Richard Henning Visits Metropolitan Methodios
On Wed, December 4, 2024, His Excellency Richard Henning, the newly installed Roman Catholic Archbishop of Boston, made his first official visit to His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios of Boston. The meeting, held at the Metropolis offices, was followed by a luncheon...
Fr. John Chryssavgis Engages Young Adults in Athens for a Discussion of the Social Document For the Life of the World
On Wednesday, November 27, 2024, Fr. John Chryssavgis joined a monthly gathering of young adults at St. Filothei Parish in Athens to discuss the social document For the Life of the World. This dynamic group has explored the document’s themes for the past 18...
Interfaith Gathering: The National Jewish-Christian Dialogue
On November 21st, the National Jewish-Christian Dialogue—an interfaith gathering co-sponsored by the National Council of Churches (NCC) and the National Council of Synagogues (NCS)—convened on the campus of Hellenic College Holy Cross (HCHC). The Huffington Ecumenical...
HEI On the Road | International Congress “Christian-Orthodox Theology in the 21st Century: Challenges and Perspectives”
Fr. John Chryssavgis will attend and speak at the International Congress entitled “Christian-Orthodox Theology in the 21st Century: Challenges and Perspectives”, which is taking place in Athens from November 24–28, 2024. This event is organized by the School of...
First Preparatory Committee for the 19th Plenary Session of the Joint International Commission on the Theological Dialogue between the Lutheran World Federation and the Orthodox Church
Boston, USA 12-14 November 2024 “Synodality and Primacy” COMMUNIQUÉ (As it appears on the Ecumenical Patriarchate's website) The First Preparatory Meeting for the 19th Plenary Session of the International Joint Commission on the Theological Dialogue between the...