Author Archives: Fr. Irineos
At the November 2021 meeting of the Holy Synod, at the proposal of Met. Cherubim, the Diocese of Illyricum was established as an Archdiocese, and Bp. Irineos of Illyricum was elevated to the position of Archbishop and entrusted with the …
On July 31, 2021 (OS) Bp. Irineos placed the St. Simons Island Orthodox Mission on inactive status. No services attributed to that group or Rdr. Simon are authorized by the Avlona Synod USA or Met. Cherubim. Met. Cherubim specifically asks …
On the Saturday before the Feast of the Holy Myrrhbearers, the Holy Synod met for the purpose of electing a new Metropolitan following the repose of our Father Met. Angelos of Avlona and the recent deaths of Abp. Porfyrios, Bp. …
Our beloved Elder and Metropolitan Angelos fell asleep in the Lord on the evening of the Feast of the Annunciation (March 25/April 7) 2021 following a lengthy hospitalization. His passing follows that of the secretary of the Holy Synod, Abp. …
In the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit! My beloved children in Christ, I write to you in this time of trial in our nation and the world, to remind you that even in this …
The 2019 Clergy Conference for the North American Mission will be held from June 6-8 at Holy Annunciation Orthodox Church in Liberty Hill, Texas. All clergy and invited lay leaders will gather for a time of worship, workshops and continuing …
On the Sunday after Theophany 2019, the Romanus Voss was tonsured to the office of Reader in the Holy Orthodox Church. Reader Romanus, who was visiting Bp. Irineos in Texas was accompanied by his wife Julianna. Romanus and Julianna had …
On January 29, 2018 (OS), Bishop Irineos tonsured Simon Casey to the office of Reader and assigned him to the St. Simon’s Island Mission. Reader Simon is charged to act as the warden of the mission and to establish regular …