On October 14, the Orthodox Church celebrated the Feast of the Protection of the Most Holy Theotokos. Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the Intercession Monastery in Moscow, highlighting the Mother of God's intercession and the spiritual legacy of Saint Matrona of Moscow. On the eve of the feast, Metropolitan Mark led a pilgrimage to Chartres, France, where the faithful venerated a revered relic of the Virgin Mary's garment, preserved in the city's cathedral since the ninth century.

Georgia celebrated the 1,700th anniversary of the proclamation of Christianity as the country's state religion. The main festivities took place on October 14 at Svetitskhoveli Cathedral in Mtskheta, Georgia's ancient capital, under the leadership of Catholicos-Patriarch Shio III.

Delegations from several Local Orthodox Churches attended, including a delegation from the Russian Orthodox Church led by Metropolitan George of Nizhny Novgorod and Arzamas. He conveyed Patriarch Kirill's congratulations and emphasized the importance of Orthodox Christianity to Georgian culture and national identity. The anniversary highlighted Georgia's rich spiritual heritage and the importance of unity among Orthodox Churches.

Patriarch Porfirije of Serbia continued his pastoral visit to Australia, consecrating the Church of Saint Archdeacon Stephen in Melbourne. Built in 1994 with support from the Serbian community, the church serves as a spiritual center for Orthodox Serbs. The Patriarch encouraged the faithful to preserve their Orthodox faith and cultural traditions while contributing to Australian society.

In Rooty Hill, near Sydney, he met with members of the Serbian community and called for prayers for peace in Kosovo and Metohija, stressing the importance of mutual support, forgiveness, and peaceful coexistence. During a visit to the Australian Parliament, officials acknowledged the Serbian community's contribution to the country. Patriarch Porfirije expressed gratitude to Australia for welcoming Serbian immigrants and enabling them to maintain ties with their homeland.

The Romanian city of Iași hosted major celebrations honoring Saint Paraskeva of Iași, one of the Orthodox Church's most beloved saints and the heavenly patroness of Moldova. The festive Divine Liturgy on October 14 was celebrated by Metropolitan Dimitrios of France, representing the Ecumenical Patriarchate, with 28 bishops from Romania and other countries in attendance.

More than 180,000 pilgrims venerated the holy relics during the celebrations. This year, the faithful also had the opportunity to venerate the relics of Saint Paisios the Hesychast, which were brought to Iași for the first time. More than 30,000 people took part in a procession through the city on the eve of the feast. The celebrations once again established Iași as one of Romania's most important Orthodox pilgrimage destinations.

Greece hosted the Fifth Pan-Orthodox Monastic Meeting, titled Orthodox Monasticism and Mission. Held on the island of Lefkada, the gathering explored missionary service, the influence of digital technologies and artificial intelligence on Gospel preaching, and the experience of Orthodox monasteries.

Participants also reflected on the legacy of the late Archbishop Anastasios of Albania, who played a pivotal role in the revival of the Albanian Orthodox Church. On October 15, a hierarchical Divine Liturgy and memorial service were held in his honor. Later, in Athens, Archbishop John of Albania and Archbishop Ieronymos of Athens and All Greece discussed church charitable work, social assistance, and educational development.

The village of Chrysi in northern Greece solemnly welcomed relics believed to belong to Saint Zlata (Chrysa) of Moglena, a nineteenth-century-era martyr widely venerated in Greece and throughout the Balkans.

The remains were discovered in September near the ruins of an ancient Church of the Dormition of the Theotokos in the Pella region. Research conducted in Germany indicated that the remains belonged to a young woman who died around 1795, consistent with details in the saint's life. Church authorities associate the discovery with Saint Zlata, who, according to tradition, was martyred under Ottoman rule for refusing to renounce her Christian faith.

The relics were received in her native village on October 12 at a church dedicated to her, in the presence of clergy and numerous faithful. Liturgical celebrations continued on October 13, her feast day.