In a historic first in over 500 years, King Charles III and Pope Leo XIV prayed together in the Sistine Chapel, symbolizing unity between the Anglican and Catholic churches. The ecumenical service, part of the 2025 Jubilee, reflects Charles’s lifelong spiritual journey—from private retreats at Mount Athos with confidant Archimandrite Ephraim to fostering inter-Christian dialogue amid his Anglican duties.
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In the shadow of Greece’s sacred Holy Mountain, King Charles finds profound solace amid ancient monasteries and timeless faith—a haven that calls him back, even through illness.
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew will visit Thessaloniki from 26 September to 1 October, leading a series of religious, cultural, and academic events. His programme includes the opening of a Mount Athos photography exhibition, the celebration of Aghioritiki Estia’s 25th anniversary, a theological conference, and services at historic churches.
Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides will visit Thessaloniki on November 1 to participate in memorial events honouring Cypriot history and Greek-Cypriot ties. His visit includes the unveiling of a bust of EOKA hero Kyriakos Matsis, a memorial for victims of the Cyprus conflict, and a keynote address at the “Cyprus & Romiosyni” congress, which celebrates shared heritage and historical connections between Cyprus and Greece.
Οn August 31 the Greek Orthodox Church commemorates The Placing of the Cincture (Sash) of…
Popular Hollywood star Jonathan Jackson, visited Holy Mount Athos together with his 8-year-old-son on Tuesday,…
