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«Πόσο πολύ σ’ αγάπησα, ποτέ δε θα το μάθεις»

Του Σεβ. Μητροπολίτου Σουηδίας κ. Κλεόπα Υπάρχουν λέξεις που ακούγονται καθημερινά και χάνονται γρήγορα μέσα στο θόρυβο της ζωής. Υπάρχουν όμως και κάποιες λέξεις που κουβαλούν μέσα τους μνήμη, πόνο, προσφορά κι αλήθεια. Λέξεις που βγαίνουν από το βάθος της καρδιάς κι αγγίζουν κατευθείαν την ψυχή του ανθρώπου. Μία τέτοια…
Visit of Ecclesiastical Television Station 4E to the Holy Metropolis of Sweden

The Holy Metropolis of Sweden and All Scandinavia is pleased to announce, with joy and spiritual anticipation, the forthcoming visit of the ecclesiastical television station 4E, scheduled for Sunday, May 24, 2026. The visit will take place within the framework of the program “Pilgrimages” and aims to highlight the ecclesiastical…
Invitation to the 14th Catechumens’ Meeting, at the Stockholm Cathedral, on June 3rd

On Wednesday, June 3rd, 2026, at 6 p.m. (Swedish time), the 14th consecutive meeting with Catechumens and newly illumined faithful will take place at the premises of the Saint George Cathedral of Stockholm (Birger Jarlsgatan 92, 114 20 Stockholm). The entrance is from the church driveway! His Eminence Metropolitan Cleopas…
His Eminence Metropolitan Cleopas of Sweden’s Homily on the Sunday of the Blind Man

St. George Cathedral of Stockholm Sunday, May 17, 2026 Dearly Beloved Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Christ is Risen! As the Church leads us toward the glorious feast of the Ascension of our Lord, she places before us today the profound Gospel account of the healing of the man born…
What Relationship Did Saint Nectarios Have with Marcus Aurelius?

By His Eminence Metropolitan Cleopas of Sweden The works “Meditations” by the Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius and “Know Thyself” by Saint Nectarios of Pentapolis are two autobiographical collections of reflections and life experiences written seventeen centuries apart. Although their authors lived in completely different cultural and theological contexts, and although…
Christ Does Not Seek a Mask; He Seeks the Heart

By His Eminence Metropolitan Cleopas of Sweden This Sunday, the Sunday of the Samaritan Woman, brings before us one of the most revealing encounters in the Gospel, the meeting of Christ with the Samaritan Woman. Christ does not merely pass through Samaria. He abolishes boundaries—ethnic, religious, and social. The Samaritan…
Hierarchical Divine Liturgy at the Apostle Bartholomew Parish, in Reykjavík, Iceland

It is announced with great joy that on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., with the canonical blessing and encouragement of His Eminence Metropolitan Cleopas of Sweden and All Scandinavia, His Grace Bishop Bartholomew of Elaia will officiate the Divine Liturgy at the Parish of Apostle Bartholomew in Reykjavík,…
GET READY FOR THE FIRST-EVER GOYS SHINY SUMMER CAMP!

Dear GOYS Families and Friends, Join us for an unforgettable weekend full of joy, friendship, faith, adventure, and summer fun at the very first GOYS Shiny Camp, organized by the Holy Metropolis of Sweden and All Scandinavia! Location: Gnesta Dates: 12–14 June Cost: 600 kr per child (includes accommodation and…
His Eminence Metropolitan Cleopas of Sweden’s Presentation at the 13th Catechumens Seminar

St. George Cathedral of Stockholm Thursday, May 7, 2026 Topic: “The Miracles of Christ: Signs of Compassion and Salvation” 1. Introduction: Miracles as Revelations of Divine Love In the four canonical Gospels we encounter our Savior whose compassion is expressed, not only through words, but also through acts that transcend…
Reminder for tomorrow’s Catechumens’ Seminar at the Stockholm Cathedral

Dear friends, On Thursday, May 7th, 2026, at 6 p.m. (Swedish time), the 13th consecutive meeting with Catechumens and newly illumined faithful will take place at the premises of the Saint George Cathedral of Stockholm (Birger Jarlsgatan 92, 114 20 Stockholm). The entrance is from the church driveway! I will…