September 14/1, 2025marks the beginning of the Church Year 7534. January 14/1, 2026 (January 1 Old Style)marks the civil New Year 2026 from the birth of Christ
Fr. Miroljub Srb. Ruzic
Fr. Miroljub Srb. Ruzic: Regarding the events in Iznik, the former Nicaea
It is especially significant that the city of Nicaea (modern Iznik) and the very church of Hagia Sophia was held now stand under Islamic administration, and the historic sanctuary has been converted into a mosque