Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar and Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis held a phone conversation discussing the ongoing crises in Syria and Gaza. Saar emphasized the need to protect Syria's minority groups and expressed concerns over the undemocratic nature of the new government in Damascus. He also reiterated Israel's efforts to secure a deal for hostages in Gaza. Saar invited Gerapetritis to visit Israel soon, underscoring the importance of strengthening diplomatic ties between the two countries.
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Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan to discuss the plight of Syrian Christians, the reopening of the Halki Theological School, and the upcoming 1700th anniversary of the First Ecumenical Council of Nicaea.
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Demonstrations erupted in Christian neighborhoods of Damascus after a Christmas tree was burned near Hama, Syria. Protesters voiced concerns about sectarianism and the treatment of minorities following the recent overthrow of President Bashar al-Assad by an alliance of armed groups, including Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS).
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On September 16, the Greek Orthodox Church celebrates the Feast Day of St Euphemia the Great Martyr.
On June 24 the Greek Orthodox Church celebrates the Nativity of Agios Ioannis the Baptist and Forerunner.
Saint Bartholomew was one of the Twelve Apostles, and had Galilee as his homeland; this…
On May 9 the Greek Orthodox Church celebrates the Feast Day of Holy Martyr Christopher…
Today is the Feast Day of Agios Georgios, a great and glorious Martyr of Christ,…
On Great and Holy Saturday the Orthodox Church commemorates the burial of Christ and His descent into Hades. It is the day between the Crucifixion of our Lord and His glorious Resurrection.
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On Great and Holy Friday the Orthodox Church commemorates the death of Christ on the Cross. "Today He who hung the earth upon the waters is hung upon the Cross." (From the Fifteenth Antiphon of the Matins of Holy Friday)
On Holy Tuesday, the Greek Orthodox Church celebrates the Holy Gospel.
Today is Holy Monday and for each of the first three days of Holy Week,…
"Every year for as long as I can remember, Palm Sunday was of great importance to my family. With bay leaves and palm crosses in our hands at our local church we proclaim our faith in our Lord Jesus Christ and our readiness and willingness to follow Him in every prayer and sacrament, in every act of love, kindness and mercy. And after the liturgy my mother and I always put on a delicious seafood lunch at home for our family."
Saint George the Great Martyr and Triumphant is celebrated on May 6, 2024 this year. The…
There are a lot of superstitions among the Greeks – four out of ten believe…
Attack on St. Porphyrios Greek Orthodox Church leaves 17 Christians dead At least 17 Christians,…
On September 16, the Greek Orthodox Church celebrates the Feast Day of St Euphemia the Great Martyr.