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Israel-Greece Diplomatic Talks: Saar Invites Gerapetritis to Israel Amid Syria and Gaza Discussions

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar and Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis held a phone conversation discussing the ongoing crises in…

31 December 2024

Erdoğan-Bartholomew Meeting at the Presidential Palace in Ankara

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan to discuss the plight of Syrian Christians, the reopening of…

27 December 2024

Merry Christmas and a brighter New Year

Merry Christmas from the entire team at Greek City Times to you and your family.

25 December 2024

Syria: Hundreds of Christians Protest in Damascus After Christmas Tree Burning [video]

Demonstrations erupted in Christian neighborhoods of Damascus after a Christmas tree was burned near Hama, Syria. Protesters voiced concerns about…

24 December 2024

Greek Ambassador to Syria: "I received guarantees for the safety of Christians"

In addition to the Greek ambassador, the Italian and Romanian ambassadors have stayed behind. Greek Ambassador to Syria said that…

11 December 2024

Feast Day of St Euphemia the Great Martyr

On September 16, the Greek Orthodox Church celebrates the Feast Day of St Euphemia the Great Martyr.

16 September 2024

Nativity of Saint John the Baptist and Forerunner

On June 24 the Greek Orthodox Church celebrates the Nativity of Agios Ioannis the Baptist and Forerunner.

24 June 2024

Feast Day of Bartholomew the Holy Apostle

Saint Bartholomew was one of the Twelve Apostles, and had Galilee as his homeland; this is all that is known…

11 June 2024

Feast Day of Holy Martyr Christopher of Lycea

On May 9 the Greek Orthodox Church celebrates the Feast Day of Holy Martyr Christopher of Lycea, who is also…

9 May 2024

Feast Day of Agios Georgios, the Great Martyr and Triumphant

Today is the Feast Day of Agios Georgios, a great and glorious Martyr of Christ, born of a father from…

6 May 2024

Great and Holy Saturday

On Great and Holy Saturday the Orthodox Church commemorates the burial of Christ and His descent into Hades. It is…

4 May 2024

How to Make and Decorate Your Own Epitaphio (VIDEO)

Watch our short video of how to build your own Epitaphio.

3 May 2024

Great and Holy Friday

On Great and Holy Friday the Orthodox Church commemorates the death of Christ on the Cross. "Today He who hung…

3 May 2024

Orthodox Holy Tuesday

On Holy Tuesday, the Greek Orthodox Church celebrates the Holy Gospel.

30 April 2024

Holy Monday

Today is Holy Monday and for each of the first three days of Holy Week, there is a general theme.…

29 April 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

Feast Day of Saint George, the great Martyr is celebrated on Easter Monday

Saint George the Great Martyr and Triumphant is celebrated on May 6, 2024 this year. The day is usually celebrated on…

23 April 2024

40 percent of Greeks believe in being jinxed or cursed

There are a lot of superstitions among the Greeks – four out of ten believe that they can be jinxed…

27 November 2023

Churches condemn air strike on Greek Orthodox building in Gaza

Attack on St. Porphyrios Greek Orthodox Church leaves 17 Christians dead At least 17 Christians, including 10 members of a…

22 October 2023

Feast Day of St Euphemia the Great Martyr

On September 16, the Greek Orthodox Church celebrates the Feast Day of St Euphemia the Great Martyr.

16 September 2023

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