Christianity

Holy Statues Survive L.A. Wildfires Unscathed: A Sign of Hope and Resilience

Amid the recent Los Angeles wildfires, untouched holy statues, including a Virgin Mary figure and a cross, were discovered standing…

12 January 2025

Putin Attends Christmas Services, Highlights Role of Church in Russia

President Putin marked Christmas with a message emphasizing faith, family, and the role of the Church in Russia, attending services…

7 January 2025

Antiochian Greek and Syriac organisations call for united efforts to "preserve our presence in our homeland"

The Antiochian Greek Organization and Bethnahrin National Council issued a public call for unity to address pressing challenges threatening the…

3 January 2025

Bethlehem's Christians muted Christmas celebrations amid conflict

In Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus, Christmas celebrations are muted under the shadow of the ongoing conflict in Gaza and…

25 December 2024

Archbishop of America: I pray that this Christmas will be a peaceful one (VIDEO)

Archbishop Elpidophoros of America's Christmas message calls for a focus on Christ's humility amidst the holiday rush, reminding Christians of…

24 December 2024

SYRIA: Greek Orthodox Christians beheaded, shot in the Valley of the Christians

Two Greek Orthodox Christians in Wadi al-Nasara (Valley of the Christians) were murdered in their home during a reported "burglary."…

16 December 2024

December 15, Feast Day of Agios Eleftherios

On December 15, the Greek Orthodox Church commemorates the Feast Day of Agios Eleftherios. Feast Day of Agios Eleftherios When…

15 December 2024

Archbishop Ieronymos Calls for Protection of Syrian Christians

Archbishop Ieronymos of Athens and All Greece has expressed deep concern over the ongoing conflict in Syria, particularly for the…

6 December 2024

Ambassador Bornovas: "Aleppo's Greek Orthodox Metropolitan kidnapped in 2013 was executed"

The honorary ambassador summarised all the developments and actors in the Middle East but also revealed the fate of two…

5 December 2024

Iconographic and Religious Significance of a Fifth-Century Amulet from Hadrianopolis

A 1,600-year-old bronze amulet depicting King Solomon spearing the devil has been unearthed in Hadrianopolis (near modern-day Karabük, Turkey), a…

21 November 2024

Ecumenical Patriarch Calls for Unified Easter Celebration Between Orthodox and Catholic Churches

In a historic move toward Christian unity, the Ecumenical Patriarchate has proposed a common annual celebration of Easter for both…

9 October 2024

President Donald J. Trump took to social media Sunday and offered a prayer to Saint Michael the Archangel

Former President Donald Trump marked Michaelmas on Sunday with a public prayer to Saint Michael the Archangel, shared on his…

1 October 2024

Awe and Wonder at Panagia Tsambika: Two German Women Experience Miracles of Pregnancy

Awe and wonder surround the miracle of Panagia Tsambika, where two German women found unexpected blessings. Unable to conceive, they…

8 September 2024

Four Years Later: Hagia Sophia's Legacy as a Church and Mosque

The Hagia Sophia, a structure that has transcended time and purpose, stands today as a testament to human ambition and…

11 July 2024

What Father's Day means in the Orthodox Church

Thousands of Greeks celebrate Father’s Day around Greece, America, and the world. Father's Day truly honours fatherhood—fathers, pappou's (grandfathers), and…

16 June 2024

Israel Lends Greek 'Jesus Mosaic' From Armageddon to Controversial U.S. Bible Museum

In a significant cultural exchange, Israel has decided to loan the Megiddo Mosaic, an ancient and crucial Christian artefact, to…

4 June 2024

Papal Visit to Turkey Planned to Mark First Council of Nicaea Anniversary

Bartholomew: Pope Francis to visit Ecumenical Patriarchate for anniversary of First Council of Nicaea

17 May 2024

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…

5 May 2024

Palm Sunday Traditions

"Every year for as long as I can remember, Palm Sunday was of great importance to my family. With bay…

28 April 2024

Archbishop Ieronymos Affirms Church's Independence: "We Follow the Gospel, Not Politicians"

Archbishop Ieronymos of Athens and All Greece reiterated the Church's steadfast commitment to its principles, asserting that it will not…

26 April 2024

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