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Unexplored places: The unknown monasteries of Mt. Grammos

Unexplored places: The unknown monasteries of Mt. Grammos

Monasteries and churches are a destination of inexhaustible beauty. One can never tire of Mount Grammos due to its untouched…

3 weeks ago

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…

4 weeks ago

Agios Pavlos: The isolated beach in Crete with a Byzantine church and wonderful waters

Surrounded by the beautiful pine forest of Selouda, Agios Pavlos is a small but inaccessible paradise that can only be…

4 weeks ago

16-Year-Old Arrested for Assault and Robbery of Elderly Greek Woman at Queens Church

On Thursday a 16-year-old boy was arrested in connection with the assault and robbery of a 68-year-old parishioner outside St.…

1 month ago

METEORA: Greek church among the 17 most beautiful in the world

Meteora is home to one of the 17 most beautiful churches in the world, the Monastery of the Holy Trinity,…

1 month ago

Priest Attacks Bishop in Church of Crete, Turkey

A startling altercation unfolded in a church in Istanbul, Turkey on Tuesday, as a physical confrontation ensued between an Archimandrite…

2 months ago

Greek Prime Minister Meets with Archbishop Makarios of Australia; expresses support for Archdiocese initiatives

The Prime Minister expressed his undivided support for the social work of the Archdiocese of Australia

2 months ago

Far-Right Surge Ahead of European Elections Raises Concerns in Greece

With the European elections looming, the resurgence of the far-right movement in Greece has become a focal point of political…

2 months ago

The Underground Orthodox Church of Coober Pedy

Renowned for being the ‘opal capital of the world’, the small outback town of Coober Pedy can be found 846km…

3 months ago

Raphael from Ocean Funerals shares compelling journey

Ocean Funerals is a new funeral company owned and operated by Greek-Australian Raphael Demirgelis. The company specialises in Greek funerals

3 months ago

Larissa Church Vandalized in Response to Holy Synod Stance on Same-Sex Couples Bill

On Saturday night, unknown individuals wrote slogans on the floor and walls of the porticoes outside the Church of Agios…

4 months ago

World's Tallest Church Romania's Orthodox People's Salvation Cathedral

Rising majestically over Bucharest, the People's Salvation Cathedral is more than just a colossal structure. It's a potent symbol of…

4 months ago

Hagia Sophia's New Chapter: Tourists Face Fees and Limited Access in Historic Church

Istanbul's magnificent Hagia Sophia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and symbol of centuries-long religious and cultural interplay, has reopened its…

4 months ago

Archbishop Elpidophoros of America Discusses Church and Broader Topics in Interview with "Ta Nea" Newspaper

Archbishop Elpidophoros of America granted a significant interview to the Athens-based newspaper “Ta Nea” and journalist Michalis Mitsos, addressing a…

4 months ago

Hellenic Psychiatric Association: "Homosexuality is not a mental illness"

The Hellenic Psychiatric Association responded to the claim that homosexuality is a mental disorder With its post on Facebook, the…

4 months ago

Archbishop Ieronymos: Children of same-sex couples will decide whether to be baptised when they grow up

What he said about the children of same-sex couples after the meeting he had with the Archbishop of America, Elpidophoros…

4 months ago

ATHENS: Saint Paraskevi private church built in 1936 goes on sale

The church in the Greek capital was designed by the architect Emmanuel Boukis, completed in 1936 and painted by Dimitrios…

4 months ago

The church hit by Hezbollah in northern Israel is Catholic and not Greek Orthodox

Nine Israeli soldiers and a civilian were injured by rockets fired by Hezbollah, one of which hit a church in…

5 months ago

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…

7 months ago