Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew presided over the Epiphany celebrations at the Church of St. George in Phanar, Istanbul, which included a solemn Divine Liturgy and the traditional blessing of the waters in the Keratian Gulf. The event drew large crowds from Greece, Romania, Ukraine, and other Orthodox regions, with prominent attendees such as Nikos Androulakis and Akis Skertsos. Similar ceremonies were held in other parts of Istanbul, reflecting the enduring importance of this Orthodox tradition.
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On December 27 the Greek Orthodox Church celebrates the Feast Day of Agios Stefanos. Saint Stephen was the first of the seven deacons whom the Apostles ordained to serve the Church in Jerusalem. Being filled with the grace of the Holy Spirit, he worked miracles and wonders among the people. Today is also the name day of Stefanos, Stefania, Mavrikos and Mavrikia. Xronia Polla!
An alarm was sounded at the Fire Department on Thursday afternoon after a fire broke…
Agios Stefanos in Syros is known to be one of the most impressive chapels in the world? Whilst tiny in size this chapel boasts some impressive views and can be accessed by foot or boat
On December 27 the Greek Orthodox Church celebrates the Feast Day of Agios Stefanos. Saint Stephen was the first of the seven deacons whom the Apostles ordained to serve the Church in Jerusalem. Being filled with the grace of the Holy Spirit, he worked miracles and wonders among the people. Today is also the name day of Stefanos, Stefania, Mavrikos and Mavrikia. Xronia Polla!
Amidst the picturesque filming locations of 'My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3', one village emerges as a central character in the film's narrative - Varypatades.
Those who have visited the beautiful island of Kerkyra (Corfu) understand from the first moment…
On December 27 the Greek Orthodox Church celebrates the Feast Day of Agios Stefanos. Saint Stephen was the first of the seven deacons whom the Apostles ordained to serve the Church in Jerusalem. Being filled with the grace of the Holy Spirit, he worked miracles and wonders among the people. Today is also the name day of Stefanos, Stefania, Mavrikos and Mavrikia. Xronia Polla!
On December 27 the Greek Orthodox Church celebrates the Feast Day of Agios Stefanos. Saint Stephen was the first of the seven deacons whom the Apostles ordained to serve the Church in Jerusalem. Being filled with the grace of the Holy Spirit, he worked miracles and wonders among the people. Today is also the name day of Stefanos, Stefania, Mavrikos and Mavrikia. Xronia Polla!
As if water scarcity was not enough, the residents of Mykonos have to face another…
On December 27 the Greek Orthodox Church celebrates the Feast Day of Agios Stefanos. Saint Stephen was the first of the seven deacons whom the Apostles ordained to serve the Church in Jerusalem. Being filled with the grace of the Holy Spirit, he worked miracles and wonders among the people. Today is also the name day of Stefanos, Stefania, Mavrikos and Mavrikia. Xronia Polla!
On December 27 the Greek Orthodox Church celebrates the Feast Day of Agios Stefanos. Saint…
The 23-year-old son of the owner of Greek toy store chain 'Zaharias' has lost his…
Agios Stefanos located on Syros island is tiny in size but with its very impressive…
On December 27 the Greek Orthodox Church celebrates the Feast Day of Agios Stefanos. Saint…
The beautiful island of Corfu (Kerkyra) on the Ionian sea has won the European Film…
Mykonos had been calling my name for a few years. The idea of living and landing…