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COVID-19 and Climate Change: Living with and Learning from a Pandemic
COVID-19 and Climate Change: Living with and Learning from a Pandemic
A Series of Webinars: January 26-28, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has permanently affected our planet and altered our lives.
Read more...Consultation regarding the Pandemic
Consultation regarding the Pandemic
With the blessings of His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch
Bartholomew
the
Network of the Ecumenical Patriarchate for Pastoral Health Care
will organize a consultation
Interfaith dialogue between Orthodox and Islam on “Religion and Health”
Interfaith dialogue between Orthodox and Islam on “Religion and Health” – September 7, 2020
The Educational Department of the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran, together with the General Secretariat of Religion of the Ministry
Read more...WCC convenes second meeting of faith-based healthcare providers
WCC convenes second meeting of faith-based healthcare providers
On the 28th of July 2020, the World Council of Churches (WCC) convened its second group meeting of church-based healthcare providers.
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WCC convenes faith-based healthcare providers to share challenges, map the future
5th International Conference Announcement
Announcement
After much thought and with a sense of responsibility, the 5th International Conference of the Ecumenical Patriarchate for Pastoral Health Care, that was scheduled to take place on Rhodes between the 7th
Read more...Farewell to Demetrios Kremastinos
Farewell to Demetrios Kremastinos
A beloved friend of the Network of the Ecumenical Patriarchate for Pastoral Health Care is no longer with us.
Read more...Embarkment of the new St. Panteleimon Health Care Society of the Holy Metropolis of Detroit
February 23, 2020
Embarkment of the new St. Panteleimon Health Care Society of the Holy Metropolis of Detroit
The newly formed St.
Read more...2019 OCAMPR/OTSA Conference held in Chicago
Press release
December 8, 2019
2019 OCAMPR/OTSA Conference held in Chicago
“Isolation. Violence.
Read more...Meeting with Paulette Poulos, Director of the Archbishop Iakovos Leadership 100
Meeting with Paulette Poulos, Director of the Archbishop Iakovos Leadership 100
From the founding of the Patriarchal Network in 2008, the Archbishop Iakovos Leadership 100 has provided economic support to
Read more...Meeting with the Archbishop Elpidoforos of America
Meeting with the Archbishop Elpidoforos of America
On the 6th of November 2019, His Eminence Elpidoforos, Archbishop of America, met with the Coordinator of the Patriarchal Network, Fr.
Read more...Celebration of St. Luke the Evangelist and Doctor
Celebration of St. Luke the Evangelist and Doctor
The Society of Medical Professionals and Health Care Workers “St.
Read more...Ο Οικουμενικός Πατριάρχης στο Νοσοκομείο Παπαγεωργίου της Θεσσαλονίκης
Ο Οικουμενικός Πατριάρχης
στο
Meeting with the Ecumenical Patriarchate
Press Release
Meeting with the Ecumenical Patriarchate
His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew paternally received and met with the Coordinator of the Network of the Ecumenical Patriarchate for Pastoral Health
Read more...Health Clinic Offered by The Metropolis of Atlanta’s “Holy Unmercenaries Medical Society”
Meeting of the Steering Committee of the Patriarchal Network
Meeting of the Steering Committee of the
Patriarchal Network
Conclusions
The Steering Committee of the Patriarchal Network for Pastoral Health Care met in Constantinople
Read more...New Members Assigned to the Steering Committee of the Patriarchal Network
New Members Assigned to the Steering Committee of the Patriarchal Network
On Saturday July 28, 2018, the Coordinator of the Network of the Ecumenical Patriarchate for Pastoral Health Care, Protopresbyter Stavros Kofinas, had an audience with His
Read more...The Consultation of the European Network for Health Care Chaplaincy (2018)
The Consultation of the European Network for Health Care Chaplaincy (2018)
The 15th Consultation of the European Network for Health Care Chaplaincy (ENHCC) was held in Blankenberge,
Read more...OCAMPR 2018 Annual Conference
The launching of The Society of Medical Professionals and Health Care Providers “St. Luke the Evangelist and Physician” of the Holy Metropolis of San Francisco
The launching of The Society of Medical Professionals and Health Care Providers “St.
Read more...Inauguration of the Institute European Research Institute for Chaplains (ERICH)
Inauguration of the Institute European Research Institute for Chaplains (ERICH)
With the blessings of His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, Fr. Stavros Kofinas, Coordinator of the Patriarchal Network, and Fr.
Read more...Retreat of the Medical Society of the Metropolis of Atlanta
Retreat of the Medical Society of the Metropolis of Atlanta
The Metropolis of Atlanta held a retreat for medical and health care professional at the Diakonia Retreat Center-Salem, SC
Between the May 5-7, 2017.
Read more...OCAMPR Hosts Conference on Resiliency
OCAMPR Hosts Conference on Resiliency
This November 2 – 4, the Orthodox Christian Association of Medicine, Psychology, and Religion (OCAMPR) will come together in a pan-Orthodox Conference at the Ukrainian Cultural Center in Somerset, NJ.
Read more...Annual Conference OCAMPR, “Resiliency: Body, Mind and Spirit”
The new informative pamphlet about the Patriarchal Network
Forum on modern slavery and the exploitation of human beings
News Release
February 11, 2017
Forum on modern slavery and the exploitation of human beings
In Constantinople, the Queen of Cities, a very important forum on modern slavery and the exploitation of human beings took place between the
Read more...Participation of the Network of the Ecumenical Patriarchate for Pastoral Health Care in the Conference of the Pontificate for Health Care Workers
Participation in the 32nd Conference of the Pontifical Council for Health Care Workers
Participation in the 32nd Conference of the Pontifical Council for Health Care Workers
Within the framework of the working relations that have been established between the Patriarchal Network and the Pontifical Council for
Read more...Collaboration with members of the staff of the Holy Metropolis of Rhodes
Collaboration with members of the staff of the Holy Metropolis of Rhodes
On the 14th of October, Fr. Stavros traveled to Rhodes where he met with His Eminence Kyrillos, Metropolitan of Rhodes, and members of the staff of the Holy Metropolis.
Read more...The Coordinator of the Patriarchal Network met with His All-Holiness
ANNOUNCEMENT - Meeting of the Central Steering Committee of the Network of the Ecumenical Patriarchate for Pastoral Health Care at the Patriarchate
ANNOUNCEMENT
Meeting of the Central Steering Committee of the Network of the Ecumenical Patriarchate for Pastoral Health Care at the Patriarchate
On Saturday February 13, 2016, the
Read more...Conference: “The End of Life in Cancer: the shiver of boarders”
June 18, 2015
Announcement
We would like to inform you that during the Conference “The End of Life in Cancer: the shiver of boarders” that is taking place between the
Read more...Social Media Announcement
Announcement
June 30, 2014
Dear friends of the “Patriarchal Network,”
We are pleased to inform you that the Network of the Ecumenical Patriarchate for Pastoral Health Care continues to seek out improved channels with which to provide you with more updated communication and
Read more...Conference in Crete on Suicide
Conference in Crete on Suicide
February 7, 2014
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=whVPuWh43TI
On Friday, February 7, 2014 the Orthodox Academy of Crete, in collaboration with the
Read more...The Ecumenical Patriarch visited the Center for Health on Mt. Athos
October 18, 2013
The Ecumenical Patriarch visited the Center for Health on Mt. Athos
During his visit to Mt.
Read more...The Organizations “Apostoli” and “Karellion Center for Alzheimer’s Join their efforts
Thursday August 8, 2013
The Organizations “Apostoli” and “Karellion Center for Alzheimer’s Join their efforts
Signing of Agreement will foster better care
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew hosted a dinner for the Paraplegics of Turkey
July 30, 2013
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew hosted a dinner for the Paraplegics of Turkey
His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew hosted a dinner (iftar) on the 29th of July for the Paraplegics of Turkey - «Türkiye Omurilik
Read more...The Patriarchal Network and the Institute of St. John Damascus in Tripoli, Lebanon
Supper with the Committee Members of the European Network
June 6, 2013
Supper with the Committee Members of the European Network
The Members of the Committee of the European Network for Health Care Chaplaincy (ENHCC) met in Athens between the 3rd and the 6th of June 2013.
Read more...Educational Seminar for underprivileged children and women
April 26, 2013
Educational Seminar for underprivileged children and women
The Institute of “Ormylia”, Center of “Panagia Philanthropini”, in conjunction with the School of Medicine and Nursing
Read more...Community Medical Center in Kisamos, Crete
April 8, 2013
Community Medical Center in Kisamos, Crete
The Annousakio
Institute of the Metropolis of Kisamos Crete, together with Medical Association
of Chania
The Metropolis of San Francisco held the first Retreat for Health Care Professionals of the Bay Area
The Metropolis of San Francisco held the first Retreat for Health Care Professionals of the Bay Area
“Hope for the Caregiver” was the theme
Read more...Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew states in his catechetical homily for the beginning of Great lent that “ …love without offering the necessary material and spiritual goods to those whom we love is but an empty word”.
2013 Catechetical Homily of Ecumenical
Patriarch Bartholomew for the beginning of Great Lent
3/12/2013
† B A R T H O L O M E W
By the Mercy of God
Archbishop of Constantinople-New
The University of Padova announces an intensive European bioethics course concerning “Ethics of Pediatric Research”
Intensive European Bioethics Course “Ethics of Pediatric Research”
(Padova, Italy, May 13-15, 2013)
The Department of Philosophy, Sociology, Education and Applied Psychology, and the Department of Woman and Child Health, University of Padova, announce
Read more...Retreat for Health Care Workers
March 4, 2013
Retreat for Health Care Workers
The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco, in cooperation with the Network of the Ecumenical Patriarchate for Pastoral Health Care is organizing a retreat for Orthodox Christian health care
Read more...The Annousakeio Therapeudic Institute continues its contribution to the Community Kisamos, Crete
January 17, 2013
The Annousakeio Therapeudic Institute continues its contribution to the Community Kisamos, Crete
Food, medicine, clothing, beds and mother material was given to those that suffer various illness in the area of Kisamos, Crete.
Read more...2013 Proclaimed Year of Global Solidarity
December 26, 2012
2013 Proclaimed Year of Global Solidarity
From this sacred See and Center of Orthodoxy, we proclaim the impending new year as the Year of Global Solidarity...
Read more...Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew On the Tragic Events at Sandy Hook Elementary School
December 19, 2012
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew On the Tragic Events at Sandy Hook Elementary School
Women of Faith - The Philoptochos Society
December 14, 2012
Women of Faith - The Philoptochos Society
Eighty-one years ago in 1931, the Philoptochos was founded in the Greek Orthodox Church as a philanthropic organization to benefit the poor and disadvantaged.
Read more...The Holy Synod of the Ecumenical Patriarchate enrolled St. Nikephoros the Leper (+1964) amongst the Saints.
December 3, 2012
The Holy Synod of the Ecumenical Patriarchate enrolled St. Nikephoros the Leper (+1964) amongst the Saints.
St. Nikephoros (Nicholas Tzanakakis) was born in a village outside of Chania, Crete. His parents died when he was 13 years old.
Read more...The Conclusions of the 12th Consultation of the European Network of Health Care Chaplaincy
December 1, 2012
The Conclusions of the 12th Consultation of the European Network of Health Care Chaplaincy
The conclusions of the 12th Consultation of the European Network of Health Care Chaplaincy and all the events that took place during this
Read more...Archbishop Demetrios visits storm ravaged areas in Staten Island, NY
November 6, 2012
ARCHBISHOP DEMETRIOS VISITS STORM RAVAGED AREAS IN STATEN ISLAND, NY
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Encyclical of Archbishop Demetrios of America for the Feast of the Holy Unmercenaries, Saints Cosmas and Damian
To the Most Reverend Hierarchs, the Reverend Priests and Deacons, the Monks and Nuns, the Presidents and Members of the Parish Councils of the Greek Orthodox Communities, the Distinguished Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, the Day, Afternoon, and Church Schools, the Philoptochos Sisterhoods, the Youth, the Hellenic Organizations, and the entire Greek Orthodox Family in America Read more...
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew at Baloukli Home for the Elderly
November 5, 2012
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew at Baloukli Home for the Elderly
On the 1st of November, His All-Holiness, Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew presided over the Divine Liturgy celebrated at the Church of Saints
Read more...The latest activities by Annousakeio Hospital of the Holy Metropolis of Kisamou and Selinou Crete
Playing an important role in society and in the region of Chania, the Annousakeio Hospital of Kisamou organizes community services and undertakes urgent social needs and problems. Read more...
Metropolitan Methodios hosted Boston area religious leaders at the Metropolis to discuss the issue of Physician Assisted Suicide
On October 9, 2012 Metropolitan Methodios hosted Boston area religious leaders at the Metropolis to discuss the issue of Physician Assisted Suicide. Read more...
Ormylia Foundation received scientific recognition
The Ormylia Foundation received scientific recognition for its breast cancer program that serves women from the Muslim communities in Thrace. These populations include Pomaks, Roma and Turkish speaking groups. Read more...
Workshop: “Medical Care for under privilege children”
A medical training workshop will take place at the Ormylia Foundation Center of Panagia Philanthropini 27 & 28 September 2012 with the theme: “Medical Care for under privilege children”. This is an activity that will take place in the context of the developing partnership between the Ormylia Foundation and the University of Pennsylvania Medical and Nursing Schools and the Philadelphia Children’s Hospital. The workshop is being supported also by the US Embassy in Athens. Read more...
The 12th Consultation of the European Network for Health Care Chaplaincy
The 12th Consultation of the European Network for Health Care Chaplaincy was held in Mennorode, Neitherlands between the 6th and 10th of June, 2012. Read more...
Δ' Πανελλήνιο Συνέδριο για τους Κληρικούς των Ιερών Μητροπόλεων της Εκκλησίας της Ελλάδος
Πραγματοποιήθηκε την 1η Μαρτίου 2010, ημέρα Δευτέρα, με μεγάλη επιτυχία, στο Διορθόδοξο Κέντρο της Ιεράς Μονής Πεντέλης, το Δ' Πανελλήνιο Συνέδριο για τους Κληρικούς των Ιερών Μητροπόλεων της Εκκλησίας της Ελλάδος που υπηρετούν στα Νοσηλευτικά Ιδρύματα της Χώρας με θέμα: «Η ΠΟΙΜΑΝΤΙΚΗ ΔΙΑΚΟΝΙΑ ΤΗΣ ΕΚΚΛΗΣΙΑΣ ΣΤΑ ΝΟΣΗΛΕΥΤΙΚΑ ΙΔΡΥΜΑΤΑ». Read more...
Βιοηθικές θέσεις του Μητροπολίτου Γέροντος Εφέσου κυρού Χρυσοστόμου
Κυκλοφόρησε από τις εκδόσεις «Μυγδονια» το νέο βιβλίο του Αρχιμανδρίτη του Οικουμενικού Θρόνου κ. Μακαρίου Γρινιεζακη με τίτλο: «Βιοηθικες θέσεις του Μητροπολίτου Γέροντος Εφέσου κυρού Χρυσοστόμου». Read more...
Σύγχρονη Μονάδα Αιμοκάθαρσης εγκανίασε ο Οικουμενικός Πατριάρχης
H απονομή από τον Πρόεδρο της Δημοκρατίας κ. Κάρολο Παπούλια των Βραβείων "Νησίδες Ποιότητας 2009" έγινε σήμερα, 26 Νοεμβρίου 2009, σε ειδική Τελετή στο Μέγαρο της Παλαιάς Βουλής. Read more...
Απονομή από τον Πρόεδρο της Δημοκρατίας κ. Κάρολο Παπούλια των Βραβείων "Νησίδες Ποιότητας 2009" στην Εθελοντική Διακονία Ασθενών της Ι. Αρχιεπισκοπής Αθηνών
H απονομή από τον Πρόεδρο της Δημοκρατίας κ. Κάρολο Παπούλια των Βραβείων "Νησίδες Ποιότητας 2009" έγινε σήμερα, 26 Νοεμβρίου 2009, σε ειδική Τελετή στο Μέγαρο της Παλαιάς Βουλής. Read more...
Participation of the Ormylia Foundation, Center for Disease Prevention, Panagia Philanthropini in the Livestrong Global Cancer Summit in Dublin
Download an Abstract of the report (PDF Format)
OCAMPR Offers Pan-Orthodox Conference on Care for Severely Challenged Patients
The 2009 Annual Conference of Orthodox Christian Association of Medicine, Psychology, and Religion (OCAMPR) will focus on Care for the Severely Challenged Patient. Presentations at the conference will review the needs of patients with chronic illnesses and severe and persisting trauma from a pastoral, medical, and psychotherapeutic perspective. Read more...
Μητρόπολη Γορτύνης Πορεία των μελετών για την ανέγερση μονάδας φροντίδας ηλικιωμένων
Συνάντηση είχε σήμερα Δευτέρα 5 Μαΐου, 2009, η Νομάρχης Ηρακλείου κ. Βαγγελιώ Σχοιναράκη - Ηλιάκη με τον Μητροπολίτη Γορτύνης και Αρκαδίας κ. Μακάριο (Εκκλησία της Κρήτης). Read more...
Εὐρωπαϊκό πρόγραμμα Leonardo Da Vinci καί Ἀννουσάκειο Ἴδρυμα
Το Αννουσάκειο Ίδρυμα της Ιεράς Μητρόπολης Κισάμου και Σελίνου , στα πλαίσια των διακρατικών συνεργασιών του με εταίρους ομόλογους και σχετικούς με το αντικείμενο του φορείς από το εξωτερικό , εδώ και εννέα χρόνια αναπτύσσει δράσεις με ευρωπαϊκή διάσταση, σε θέματα υγείας και φροντίδας ηλικιωμένων ατόμων. Read more...
In the Face of Death. Professionals Who Care for the Dying and the Bereaved
the Face of Death explores the experiences of health care professionals who care for the seriously ill, dying, and bereaved. In this book, Danai Papadatou offers a practical approach to caregiving, as well as a breadth and depth of insight into both the patient's and the caregiver's responses to death. Read more...
Annousakeio Foundation of the Holy Metropolis of Kissamos and Selino
The Annousakeio Foundation of the Holy Metropolis of Kissamos and Selino in the context of trans-national cooperation with partners and counterparts and supporters from abroad for the past nine years have been developing activities within European dimension in the field of health and elderly care. Read more...
Invitation for Panagia Philanthropini in Ormylia, Halkidiki
”Panagia Philanthropini” in Ormylia, Halkidiki to participate at the event on health education and information to the rural population for measures to protect against avian influenza, organized in cooperation with the Institute “Prolipsis”. The keynote speaker will be Dr. Athena Linou, Associate Professor of Athens Medical School and Vice President of the National Medicines Agency Read more...
Με απόφαση Βαρθολομαίου δωρεά ακινήτου για νοσοκομείο
Ολοκληρώθηκε η διαδικασία μεταβίβασης του οικοπέδου που παραχώρησε η Ιερά Μητρόπολη Καρπάθου προς την Β’ Υγειονομική Περιφέρεια Πειραιώς και Νήσων προς τον Δήμο Καρπάθου, προκειμένου να ανεγερθεί ένα νέο νοσοκομείο στο νησί Read more...
1st International Conference for Pastoral Health Care of the Ecumenical Patriarchate
With the decision of the Holy Synod of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, the 1st International Conference for Pastoral Health Care of the Ecumenical Patriarchate. The Conference will take place in Rhodes between the 8th and 13th of October 2008. Representative clergy from all the Metropolises throughout the world that belong to the Ecumenical Patriarchate will attend, together with representatives from the Churches of Greece, Cyprus, Albania and other pastoral health care providers. Also attending the conference will be representatives from other denominations. President of the Conference will be His Eminence Metropolitan Kyrillos of Rhodes. Read more...
Deliberations of the 1st International Conference for Pastoral Health Care of the Ecumenical Patriarchate successfully concluded
The deliberations of the 1st International Conference for Pastoral Health Care of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, which took place in Rhodes, Greece, between the 8th and the 12th of October, have been successfully concluded. The Holy Synod of the Ecumenical Patriarchate had appointed His Eminence, Metropolitan Kyrillos of Rhodes as President of the Conference, who hosted the event in his Metropolis. Read more...