High above the Aegean Sea, in a cliffside monastery that has stood for over a thousand years, Father Spyridon Denaxas has quietly served the island of Amorgos for more than five decades. Beloved by locals and pilgrims alike, the Orthodox monk’s recent return after months away for medical treatment was met with joy and relief — a testament to the deep spiritual and cultural role he plays in this remote corner of Greece.
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A terrorist attack was thwarted at the Greek Orthodox Church of Saint George in Bludan, Syria, on April 6, 2025, when extremists from al-Jolani’s militia attempted to burn the church and detonate explosives before the Divine Liturgy. Miraculously, the fire extinguished itself, and the bombs failed to explode, an event many attribute to Saint George’s intervention.
The Akathist Hymn is a profound, devotional poem or chant that praises the Holy Mother…
U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has sparked controversy after revealing a tattoo featuring the Arabic word “kafir,” meaning “disbeliever” or “infidel.” The tattoo, visible under his arm, joins other symbols representing his Christian faith and military service, including a Jerusalem Cross. Critics argue the tattoos reflect divisive symbolism, while supporters defend them as expressions of defiance against terrorism. The debate continues amidst Hegseth’s ongoing visit to U.S. troops in Guam and Hawaii.
The Metropolitan of Latakia and Dependent Areas, Mr. Athanasios, experienced firsthand the massacre of Alawites…
On March 25, the Greek Orthodox Church celebrates the Annunciation by Archangel Gabriel to the Virgin Mary that she should become the mother of Jesus Christ the Son of God, as today is exactly nine months before Christmas.
Archbishop Elpidophoros of America has called the election of Archbishop Ioannis of Tirana, Durres, and All Albania a “historical moment” for the Church of Albania. Noting Ioannis’ studies at Hellenic College Holy Cross in Boston, he praised the late Archbishop Anastasios for reviving the Greek Orthodox community into a beacon of faith. Elpidophoros offered prayers for Ioannis’ strength and wisdom in leading the church forward.
A museum director in Antalya’s Demre district has been fired after allegedly stealing materials from the historic Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church’s old roof and using them to build her private villa, prompting a Culture and Tourism Ministry investigation into her actions
Nikolas Farantouris is a member of the European Parliament (the Left), a member of the…
Antiochian Greek Orthodox Christians spoke to Kathimerini and say that they are trapped in Syria…
7,000 Christians and Alawites have been “slaughtered” in Syria according to Greek Member of the…
Today is Sunday of Orthodoxy, which is the first Sunday of Great Lent Today is…
Tulsi Gabbard’s Senate warning about a terrorist takeover in Syria is coming true as Al-Qaeda-linked forces, tied to the country’s interim president, slaughter Alawite and Christian minorities. Over 340 civilians have been killed in two days, with reports of looting, executions, and despair gripping regions like Al-Ghab plain.
On Clean Wednesday, March 5, 2025, His Beatitude Patriarch Theophilos of Jerusalem presided over the Divine Liturgy of the Pre-Sanctified Gifts at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, accompanied by bishops, priests, monks, nuns, and pilgrims. The service was followed by a tour of the sacred sites led by His Eminence Archbishop Isidoros, with Greek Minister of Culture Lina Mendoni joining the delegation.
Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni is visiting Israel and Palestine to assess Byzantine monuments in need of urgent protection and restoration. During her visit, she will meet with religious and government officials in Jerusalem and Ramallah, focusing on safeguarding cultural heritage sites under the Patriarchate of Jerusalem. Her itinerary includes visits to key historical locations, such as St. Stephen’s Monastery and Yad Vashem, highlighting Greece’s commitment to preserving Byzantine heritage in the region.
Clean Monday (Greek: Καθαρά Δευτέρα), also known as Pure Monday, Ash Monday, Monday of Lent…
Today the Greek Orthodox Church commemorates Apokries, Meatfare Sunday, which is the last day of…
Today the Greek Orthodox Church remembers the miracle of Saint Theodore the Tyro and Kolyva (boiled wheat).
Athens and Cairo have agreed to preserve the status of the historic St. Catherine’s Monastery in Sinai, the world’s oldest continuously operating Christian monastery. This decision follows negotiations to address recent media claims challenging the monastery’s ownership, resulting in a joint declaration to protect its Greek Orthodox identity and heritage. Both nations are committed to enhancing cooperation in cultural preservation and tourism, with plans to develop the surrounding region as a tourist destination under President El-Sisi’s Sinai Transformation Plan.
Antiochian Greeks continue to face violence, intimidation, and persecution following the regime change in Syria…