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The Jerusalem Cross: Pete Hegseth’s Tattoo and the Significance of Christian and Greek Symbols

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Defense, is facing scrutiny over his tattoos, particularly the Jerusalem Cross and the phrase "Deus Vult." While some critics link these symbols to extremist ideologies, Hegseth defends them as expressions of his Christian faith. The Jerusalem Cross, with its rich history rooted in the Crusades, and the phrase "Deus Vult," meaning "God wills it," signify a deep connection to Christian identity and heritage. Hegseth asserts that these tattoos represent his commitment to faith amid ongoing discussions about their historical significance in contemporary society.

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Orthodox and Catholics: To unite or not to unite?

With the conclusion of his series on Indigenous spiritual culture in the context of Orthodoxy, Dr Vassilis Adrahtas returns his now fortnightly column to focus on features and opinion articles that capture the pulse of global Orthodoxy and delve into the local pragmatics and significance of Orthodoxy in light of global trends and prerogatives.