A ceremony to make the oil sacred took place in The Church of the Holy…
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The Armenia Church of the Virgin Mary, a historical site in the southernmost Hatay province…
With the blessing of His Holiness the Catholicos-Patriarch of Georgia Ilia II, His Grace Bishop…
The Orthodox Church of Ukraine (separated from Moscow) is expected to change the day it…
Antiochian Greek rescue teams have been deployed to the frontline in Aleppo after the earthquake…
Novak Djokovic is pleading with fans to be respectful and not overstep the mark during…
Stefanos Tsitsipas will face Serbian Novak Djokovic in what will be an all Christian Orthodox…
“A historic day.” Speaking at the inauguration of Greece’s first-ever pharmaceutical cannabis production plant, Greek Development & Investments Minister Adonis Georgiadis says cannabis is “a product which we will be able to export throughout Europe, because this factory can carry out huge exports to all major European countries.”
It’s that time of year, the beginning of January 6, the Feast of Theophany, when…
Christmas is one of the major holidays that are celebrated in Greece, filled with moments to spend with loved ones, church services, and plenty of unique traditions. Here is a roundup of some of the most special Greek Christmas customs that you can enjoy, no matter where in the world you are.
The Feast of the Entrance into the Temple of Our Most Holy Lady the Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary is celebrated on November 21 each year. The Feast commemorates when as a young child, the Virgin Mary entered the Temple in Jerusalem.
On the initiative of Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias and with the coordination of the…
On September 16, the Greek Orthodox Church celebrates the Feast Day of St Euphemia the Great Martyr.
Name Days January 1 January Vasilios, Vasiliki 6 January Theofanis, Theofania, Iordanis, Ourania 7…
The explanation why they were there is a mystery. At least 50 Orthodox Christian icons…
Walking through the streets of Athens, you come across buildings from bygone eras, great monuments and attractions that take you back in time and invite you to get to know their history, such as the Church of the Holy Apostles.
The beautiful Church of Panagia Paraportiani in Mykonos, Cyclades is among the most photographed churches not only in Greece but in the entire world.
The Church of Panagia in Chora is the most famous church of Folegandros island. It is located on a stunning spot offering an incredible view of the entire island and the sea.
Two people were killed and a further 12 injured on Sunday by a bombardment of…
Today is the Feast Day of Agios Paisios of Mount Athos, who was born on…