Tag: Theotokos

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What We Celebrate on March 25: Greece’s Dual Celebration – Customs and Traditions

March 25 is a dual celebration for Greece, marking both the start of the 1821 Revolution against Ottoman rule and the religious feast of the Annunciation of the Virgin Mary. This significant day, officially established in 1838 by King Otto, honors the Greek struggle for independence and the Orthodox faith, uniting national pride with spiritual reverence.

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The Weeping Icon: Miracle of the Theotokos Captivates Karditsa on Entrances Feast Day

On November 21, 1973, a miraculous event in Karditsa captured the hearts of Orthodox Christians when witnesses reported seeing an icon of the Virgin Mary weeping during the Feast of the Entrance. This phenomenon served as a beacon of hope and comfort, highlighting the enduring presence and intercession of the Theotokos in the lives of the faithful

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Pan-Pontian Federation condemns Turkish decision to deny Panagia Soumela Divine Liturgy

The Pan-Pontian Federation of Greece has condemned “further escalation of Turkish provocations” against the religious sentiments of Greeks, particularly those of Pontian descent, after no permission was granted for the celebration of the Divine Liturgy at the historic Monastery of Panagia Soumela in Trabzon, Pontus, for the Feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos.