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Orthodox Church Ordains First Deaconess in Historic Ceremony

Orthodox Church Ordains First Deaconess in Historic Ceremony

In a historic move, the Orthodox Patriarchate of Alexandria and all of Africa ordained the first deaconess in the global…

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The Formal Opening of Constantinople's Church of St. Saviour in Chora as a Mosque Sparks Controversy

Greece's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement on Monday night that the move was a "provocation", claiming that…

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The Tale of St. George, the Dragon-Slayer

St George’s origins and his military background linked him to Byzantium and its military tradition. As early as the 6th…

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Feast Day of Agia Eirini, the Great Martyr

On May 5 the Greek Orthodox Church commemorates the Feast Day of Agia Eirini, the Great Martyr. Agia Eirini Saint…

6 days ago

Greek Australians Celebrate Easter with Unwavering Faith and Cultural Traditions

At midnight, Archbishop Makarios chanted the triumphant angelic hymn, “Christ is risen from the dead…,” in front of the gathered…

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The Epitaphios Service at St. Nicholas WTC

On the evening of Great and Holy Friday, May 3, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America joined Fr. Andreas Vithoulkas…

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Holy Fire has descended in Church of Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem

The Holy Fire has descended in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem, as seen on Greek City Times.…

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Israeli Forces Brutally Arrest Greek Consul's Guard at Jerusalem's Holy Sepulchre Church on Holy Saturday

Israeli police violently arrested Greek Consul's guard at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in occupied Jerusalem, during celebrations for…

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Lambriatis: The delectable Easter goat dish of Andros

The preeminent dish of the Andriotian Easter table is the goat, filled with eggs, cheeses and plenty of aromatics. Dying…

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