Orthodox Church

Saint Andrew, the first called, apostle and guide, is celebrated on November 30th. A Galilean fisherman who became a disciple of Jesus, he embodies listening, sharing, and bearing witness. His life connects East and West, uniting diverse Christian traditions. Martyred in Patras, his X-shaped cross is a symbol of humility and openness. His mission invites each of us to become a guide of light, leading others toward faith through listening, sharing, and humility. He is remembered in Patras, Constantinople, Amalfi, Scotland, and Ukraine. Liturgy, prayer, and works of art celebrate his inspiring figure.

Pope Leo XIV celebrates the 1,700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea in Iznik by reciting the Creed in its original version, without the "Filioque," a powerful symbolic gesture for Christian unity despite the persistent divisions between Catholics and Orthodox.

After fourteen years of civil war, the Christian community in Syria has lost more than 75,130 of its members, facing violence, exclusion, and exile. Between fragile hopes and growing threats, this report details the slow disappearance of a millennia-old presence in the land of Christianity's origin.

A historic visit by Pope Leo XIV to Turkey (November 2025) to celebrate the 1700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea. The visit focused on the difficult yet enduring lives of Christians, a minority in a Muslim-majority country, caught between a millennia-old heritage, past violence, limited recognition, and a quiet renewal. It conveyed a message of unity and hope for a faithful community despite the trials they face.

Pope Leo XIV's historic journey to Turkey and Lebanon: a symbolic voyage blending homage, interreligious dialogue, ecumenism, and compassion in the face of contemporary challenges. A powerful gesture for peace, reconciliation, and hope at the heart of civilizations.

Pope Leo XIV's first apostolic journey to Turkey and Lebanon, from November 27 to December 2, 2025, emphasizes a message of peace, Christian unity, and interreligious dialogue. This ecumenical pilgrimage, marked by the commemoration of the Council of Nicaea in Iznik, aims to strengthen peaceful coexistence in a historically complex region, while also engaging with local populations, particularly young people.

The Eucharist is a central sacrament of Christianity, symbolizing the real presence of Christ through the bread and wine, his body and blood. Instituted at the Last Supper, it unites believers in his death and resurrection. Its liturgy includes the Word of God and the consecration, nourishing faith and spiritual life. This sacrament strengthens the unity of the faithful and their inner conversion. The various Christian denominations differ in their understanding of it, but all recognize its profound spiritual significance.

Apostolic Letter "In unitate Fidei" of Pope Leo XIV on the commemoration of the Council of Nicaea, in preparation for his ecumenical trip to Turkey and Lebanon (27 Nov. - 3 Dec.).