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.
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A bizarre incident unfolded in an Athens church on March 7 during the Salutations to the Virgin Mary, when a naked 35-year-old man burst in, shouted incoherent slogans, and made obscene gestures. He fled after the priest threatened to call police, leaving worshippers stunned
Amid the recent Los Angeles wildfires, untouched holy statues, including a Virgin Mary figure and a cross, were discovered standing amidst the ruins, serving as powerful symbols of hope and resilience. Their survival is inspiring those affected to rebuild with unwavering faith, highlighting the persistent presence of the divine even in times of destruction.
Greece has gifted a painting of the Virgin Mary, titled *Queen of the Bees*, to Notre Dame Cathedral during its grand reopening ceremony. Created by a Mount Athos monk, the artwork commemorates the miraculous survival of 200,000 rooftop bees during the devastating 2019 fire. Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou presented the symbolic gift in a gesture of friendship and resilience, joining 40 world leaders for the celebration.
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
The striking icon of Our Lady of Seven Sorrows, depicting the Virgin Mary with her heart pierced by seven swords, is venerated for its connection to numerous miracles and a rich history. Rediscovered after being forgotten in a church bell tower, the icon is believed to have brought healing and comfort during times of hardship, including a cholera epidemic and national tragedies.
Tensions boiled over at the launch of Petros Tatsopoulos’ book The Devil’s Child when religious TikToker Andreas Karagiannis interrupted the event, leading to a dramatic confrontation. Tatsopoulos, visibly upset, threw an icon of the Virgin Mary at Karagiannis after accusing him of seeking publicity.
A rare fresco of the Virgin Mary, discovered on the island of Naxos, offers a glimpse into the history of Byzantine painting before the era of iconoclasm. This find, part of a wider set of pre-iconoclastic wall paintings, predates the 8th-century ban on religious image veneration.
Three men in Kefalonia, Greece, were bitten by a viper while collecting snakes for a religious ritual at the Church of Virgin Mary of the Snakes. The men were participating in the annual tradition of gathering “Panagia Snakes,” believed to bestow blessings, when the incident occurred.
Archbishop Ieronymos of Athens emphasized the importance of respecting nature as God’s creation during a Divine Liturgy at the Holy Retreat of St. Porphyrios in Attica. He linked climate change to human selfishness and urged people to protect the environment. Speaking on the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, he encouraged resilience in the face of personal struggles, drawing inspiration from Mary’s humility and obedience.
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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.
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