A pair of 1,500-year-old sandals, inscribed with a Greek message wishing the wearer health and beauty, has been unearthed during excavations in Istanbul. This remarkable find, along with other significant discoveries, is shedding new light on the city’s rich history.
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Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew opened a conference commemorating the 60th anniversary of the 1964 expulsion of thousands of Greeks from Constantinople. He described the event as an “unhealed wound” and drew parallels to modern-day displacement. The conference also honored the late historian Alexis Alexandris.
SKY Express has launched daily flights between Athens and Istanbul Airport, strengthening the airport’s position as a global aviation hub. The new route is expected to boost tourism and diplomatic relations between Greece and Turkey.
The historic Greek-language newspaper Apoyevmatini marks a century of news and service to the Greek community in Istanbul. Established on July 12, 1925, it stands as Turkey’s oldest continuously published newspaper. A documentary by Bellek 365, titled “100: Apoyevmatini,” delves into the newspaper’s pivotal role within the community, featuring interviews with past and present employees and insights from prominent figures such as Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew. Editor-in-Chief Mihail Vasiliadis and his son Minas Vasiliadis continue to uphold the newspaper’s legacy with dedication and passion.
On October 28, the Greek Orthodox Church commemorates the Feast Day of the Protection of…
The Greek Deputy Culture Minister, Jason Fotilas, has just completed a whirlwind journey to Australia…
The Monreale Cathedral in Sicily has unveiled its stunningly restored mosaics, bringing new life to the 12th-century masterpieces. The ambitious project saw the cleaning and repair of the vast mosaic collection, as well as the implementation of a new lighting system designed to highlight the artwork’s vibrant colors and intricate details.
His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew departed from the Phanar, the Patriarchate’s historic seat in Istanbul, today, Thursday, September 19, 2024, to commence a multi-day visit to Greece. The Patriarch’s itinerary includes visits to several Metropolises, reflecting the deep connection between the Ecumenical Patriarchate and the Orthodox faithful in Greece. He will also participate in and address the Panimbrian Conference in Athens and attend a concert at the Herodes Atticus Odeon to support schools in his native Imbros.
Dimitris Papadimitriou, a 78-year-old Greek retiree who had been missing since early September, was discovered in Constantinople and safely reunited with his family. After getting lost in the city, his disappearance led to days of uncertainty and concern. Thanks to the collaboration between Greek consulate officials and Turkish police, and a crucial tip from a taxi driver, Mr. Papadimitriou is now back with his relieved family.
September 6-7, 1955: Turkey’s Kristallnacht By Uzay Bulut September 6, 1955, started just like any other…
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned the desecration of the Greek Orthodox Cemetery of Agios Eleftherios in Istanbul, calling it an insult to the memory and history of the Greek minority in Turkey.
The Aghios Eleftherios Cemetery, a sacred burial ground for Istanbul’s Greek Orthodox community since 1865, was the target of a malicious act of vandalism on Friday morning, leaving the community reeling in shock and grief. Numerous headstones were found defaced, broken, or toppled, demonstrating a blatant disregard for the sanctity of the site and the memory of those laid to rest.
The Greek Orthodox Pilgrimage of Discovery has successfully concluded its 2024 journey to Constantinople. Sixteen young adults from the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America explored historic sites, participated in a service with Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, and deepened their faith. This annual program, fully funded, aims to connect participants with their religious heritage and strengthen their Orthodox identity.
Billy Cotsis intends no offence by travelling back in time to interview the hero of 1453, the…
The Hagia Sophia, a structure that has transcended time and purpose, stands today as a…
Empress Theodora is referred to as the most powerful woman in Byzantine history. She was…
In a recent development, the Turkish government has targeted the Ecumenical Patriarch, following inflammatory remarks by Devlet Bahçeli, President Erdogan’s coalition partner. Bahçeli, addressing his party’s parliamentary group, declared, “There is no Ecumenical Patriarch, nor a city named Constantinople.”
On May 29, 1453, the historic event known as the Fall of Constantinople took place, concluding a siege that had commenced on April 6 of the same year. This pivotal battle unfolded within the context of the Byzantine-Ottoman Wars, a prolonged series of conflicts spanning from 1265 to 1453.
The naval battle of Eressos is considered the first frontal naval battle by the Greek navy during the Greek Revolution of 1821. It took place on May 27, 1821, in Eressos Bay of Lesvos,
Saint Paisos, often referred to as the ‘Greek Nostradamus,’ has seemingly foretold that escalating tensions…
On May 14, the Greek Orthodox Church commemorates the Feast Day of Martyrdom Therapon, who was a…
In a move to protect the cultural heritage of the Chora Monastery in Constantinople, Greece…
The Monastery of Chora saw a great turnout for the Friday prayer, the first since…
The Formal Opening of Constantinople's Church of St. Saviour in Chora as a Mosque Sparks Controversy
Greece’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement on Monday night that the move was a “provocation”, claiming that it “changed the character” of the old church and “damaged this UNESCO world heritage site that belongs to humanity”.
The Akathist Hymn is a profound, devotional poem or chant that praises the Holy Mother…
The Akathist Hymn is a profound, devotional poem or chant, which sings the praises of…
Born Georgios Angelopoulos from the village of Dimitsana in Arcadia the Peloponnese. He was a…
A startling altercation unfolded in a church in Istanbul, Turkey on Tuesday, as a physical…
There were numerous massacres during the Greek War of Independence (1821-1829). On this day, 4 April 1821, Constantine Mourousis, Dimitrios Paparigopoulos and Antonios Tsouras were decapitated by the Ottomans in Constantinople.
A Greek geologist warned that a major earthquake in Istanbul is “late.” Seismologist Athanassios Ganas…
