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January 30, 2012 It has come to the attention of the Holy Synod of the Œcumenical Canonical Orthodox Church Worldwide (ŒCOCW) that the canonically chosen, consecrated and enthroned patriarch of the Eritrean Orthodox Tewhado Church, His Holiness Abune Antonios has been shamefully subjected to religious persecution by the Eritrean government. The Holy Synod of the …

Nicosia and Pafos are the two candidate cities that were preselected for the designation of the European Capital of Culture in 2017, outbidding the third candidate city, Limassol. The decision, taken by a special selection committee, comprised by experts, was announced today by European Commissioner for Education, Culture, Multilingualism and Youth Androulla Vassiliou, during a …

The ŒCOCW strongly supports the decision of the Melkite Church of America to ordain a married clergy.  This decision sends a clear message to the worldwide faith community that the Church is listening to the needs of its members in a clear and direct dialogue to ensure the future of the church.  Additionally, this development …

November 3, 2011 The Holy Synod of the Œcumenical Canonical Orthodox Church Worldwide (ŒCOCW) extends heartfelt brotherly congratulations to His Grace +Bishop Savas on his election as Metropolitan of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The ŒCOCW is excited that a native Orthodox American has been chosen to lead the Church in this current time period when Orthodoxy is …

The tragic events that occurred in 1974, when Turkey invaded Cyprus, exacerbated pillaging and destruction of the island’s cultural heritage that continues to this day, Minister of Communications and Works, Efthymios Flourentzos, has stated. Addressing an International Workshop on «Protecting the Cultural Heritage of Cyprus: Joining Efforts in Preventing the Illicit Trafficking of Cultural Heritage», …

  Anahit Etemadi, I Was Suffering and They Were Enjoying, Mixed Media on Canvas, 60" x 48"   NEW YORK, NY – Chelsea’s Agora Gallery will feature Iranian-born artist, Anahit Etemadi, in Beyond Borders: an Exhibition of Fine Art from Canada. The exhibition is scheduled to run from October 7, 2011 through October 28, 2011 …

  Sin Titulo 214, Acrylic on Canvas, 46" x 38"   NEW YORK, NY – Chelsea’s Agora Gallery will feature Argentinean artist, María Susana Dos Santos, in Masters of the Imagination: The Latin American Fine Art Exhibition. The exhibition is scheduled to run from September 13, 2011 through October 4, 2011 (opening reception: Thursday, September …

For Immediate Release August at Agora Gallery can only mean one thing – The Chelsea International Fine Art Competition Exhibition! Agora Gallery is proud to host this annual event, showcasing powerful contemporary works chosen by the competition’s juror. The 2011 Chelsea International Fine Art Competition Exhibition will take place between August 19, 2011 and September …

The faithful along with the Holy Synod of the Œcumenical Canonical Orthodox Church Worldwide join the family of +Archbishop Antonio Mathieu in mourning the repose of his father, the holy servant of God, Mr. Jean Charles Mathieu.  Mr. Mathieu reposed in the Lord Sunday, June 19, 2011 in New York City following a brief illness. …

In prior consultation with The Holy Synod of the Œcumenical Canonical Orthodox Church Worldwide (ŒCOCW) +Catholicos Scholarios-Gennadius III, OSB, Protosyncellus of the ŒCOCW formally installed the Rev. Father Samuel Borbón+ of Gervais, Oregon as Archpriest on the Feast of the Ascension, Thursday, June 2, 2011 at the Chapel of the Holy Virgin of the Holy …

NEW YORK, NY – Chelsea’s Agora Gallery will feature Serbian-born artist, Zoran Tosic, in United in Art: Fine Art from England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales. The exhibition is scheduled to run from June 4, 2011 through June 25, 2011 (opening reception: Thursday, June 9, 2011). About the Artist Zoran Tosic’s expert blending of acrylic and …

The Holy Synod of the Œcumenical Canonical Orthodox Church Worldwide (ŒCOCW) joins her sister Orthodox Churches in mourning the recent repose of Metropolitan Epiphanios of Bryoula.  Metropolitan Epiphanios was elected in April 2003 as the first bishop of the Metropolis of Spain and Portugal, which at the time was a newly recreated Orthodox jurisdiction and …

The Holy Synod of the Œcumenical Canonical Orthodox Church Worldwide (ŒCOCW) joins her elder sister, the Church of Rome in celebrating the most worthy servant of God, Pope John-Paul II who will join the choir of Blessed on May 1, 2011. The Holy Synod of the ŒCOCW along with the many faithful recognize the unselfish …

The Holy Synod of the Œcumenical Canonical Orthodox Church Worldwide (ŒCOCW) joins her sister churches in extending heartfelt congratulations to the British Royal Family and the House of Windsor on the approaching nuptials of His Royal Highness Prince William of Wales, KG and Miss Catherine Middleton. In recognition of the historical contributions the British Isles …

Author Colby Van Wagoner releases his 4th book, entitled, Earth Mongers. The book explores the fall of ancient civilizations, wars from the 19th to 20th century, natural and man-made disasters, and the crisis of the negative impact global warming is having on the environment. With a combination of historical events, and science fiction twist, Colby …

The Holy Synod of the Œcumenical Canonical Orthodox Church Worldwide (ŒCOCW) joins their Orthodox Sister the American Carpatho-Russian Orthodox Diocese of the U.S.A. in mourning the passing of Metropolitan Nicholas following a heroic battle against cancer. Metropolitan Nicholas is well known as a true shepherd who loved both the flock entrusted to him and the …

The Holy Synod of the Œcumenical Canonical Orthodox Church Worldwide (ŒCOCW) extends joyful congratulations to the newly elected leader of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church.  As an ethnically diverse and multicultural church the ŒCOCW sees the choice of a young, progressive Argentinean as evidence of the Roman Church’s recognition of the importance of a culturally …

New site statistics released by the UK’s leading discount code and voucher website has suggested that Manchester is the UK’s ‘most cultured’ city; based on the number of web searches per month for cultural related discounts from that area, averaged out from the past six months. Analysis of site statistics released by http://www.MyVoucherCodes.co.uk the UK’s …

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“My journey from cotemporary to abstract helped me to make layers in paintings which help to have perspective effects

Former singer and music presenter Lauren Laverne stars in a new film for alcohol awareness charity Drinkaware.