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Levantine Greeks: Fighting for survival and a voice in Syria’s future

As Syria remains engulfed in turmoil, the plight of its Christian communities is a stark reminder of how history repeats…

16 January 2025

Thousands Gather for Epiphany Greek Festival in Sydney 2025

The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia hosted the Epiphany Greek Festival in Sydney's Carss Bush Park, attracting thousands of residents…

13 January 2025

Turkish Court Rules Against Restrictions on Greek Orthodox Clerics Serving on Foundations

Turkey’s Constitutional Court has ruled that barring two Greek Orthodox clerics from serving on a foundation board violated their right…

11 January 2025

Henley Beach to Celebrate Epiphany with Blessing of the Waters and Greek Festival This Sunday

A celebration of Greek culture and multiculturalism will take place at Henley Beach this Sunday, with the Blessing of the…

9 January 2025

January 7, Synaxis of Agios Ioannis the Baptist and Forerunner of Christ

On January 7, the Greek Orthodox church celebrates the Feast Day of the Synaxis of Agios Ioannis the Baptist and Holy…

7 January 2025

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew Leads Epiphany Celebrations in Phanar

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew presided over the Epiphany celebrations at the Church of St. George in Phanar, Istanbul, which included a…

7 January 2025

Androulakis Meets Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew at the Phanar

Nikos Androulakis, leader of PASOK-Movement for Change, met with Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew at the Phanar in Istanbul to mark Epiphany…

6 January 2025

'Ta Fota': One of Greece’s holiest and most sacred celebrations

The Holy Theophany, also known as the Epiphany, the Celebration of the Lights, or ta Fota (the Lights), is held…

6 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

Wounded Ukrainian Soldiers Find Healing in Greek Monasteries

Wounded Ukrainian soldiers, scarred by years of conflict, found solace on a pilgrimage to Mount Athos, Greece, a spiritual haven…

3 January 2025

Greek president hopes the new year will bring peace and prosperity to Syria and Lebanon

Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou called the Patriarch of Antioch and All the East John X to exchange Christmas greetings and…

2 January 2025

Greek Leaders Ring in New Year with Athens Church Liturgy

Greek leaders, including President Katerina Sakellaropoulou and Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, attended the New Year’s liturgy at Athens Metropolitan Church,…

2 January 2025

Greek Priest Fired for Refusing to Work at Church Wins Unfair Dismissal Claims

A Greek Orthodox priest who was dismissed for refusing to work at the church and insisting on working from home…

1 January 2025

January 1, Feast Day of Saint Basil the Great

On January 1 the Greek Orthodox church commemorates Saint Basil the Great, Archbishop of Caesarea in Cappadocia. Saint Basil was…

1 January 2025

Archbishop Anastasios of Albania Hospitalised Due to Seasonal Virus

Archbishop Anastasios of Albania has been hospitalised in Tirana Health Hospital as a precaution after contracting a seasonal virus. A…

31 December 2024

SYRIA: Disturbing footage shows radical sheikh "inviting" Greek Orthodox man to Islam

Disturbing footage has emerged from Hama Governorate, showing a Muslim sheikh and Islamist radicals entering a Christian man’s home to…

30 December 2024

December 28, The Holy 20,000 Martyrs of Nicomedia

On December 28, the Greek Orthodox Church commemorates the 20,000 Martyrs who were burned alive in the year 303 AD.…

28 December 2024

December 27, Feast day of Agios Stefanos

On December 27 the Greek Orthodox Church celebrates the Feast Day of Agios Stefanos. Saint Stephen was the first 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

What are the 12 Days of Christmas?

The commemoration of the Nativity and Baptism of our Lord and the events related to them developed over time in…

25 December 2024

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