Tag: greek orthodox

Syrian Christians feel vulnerable as country descends into civil war

obl- June 22, 2012

Syria Christians Sister Verona, the head of the Sednaya Covent, shows journalists a damaged room which was attacked by gunfire in Sednya, north of Damascus. ... Read More

Syrian Islamist opposition casts out Christians

OCP- June 15, 2012

Syrian Christians light candles during a service at the al-Zaytoun Church in Bab Touma Square in Damascus, on December 13 , 2011 in support of ... Read More

Special Assembly of Diocesan Priests July 14, 2012

OCP- June 14, 2012

The American Carpatho-Russian Orthodox Church of the USA (Ecumenical Patriarchate) 14/6/2012 Christ The Saviour Cathedral Johnstown, PA 15906 Telephone: (814-539-9143) http://cathedral.acrod.org Presiding: His Eminence, Archbishop ... Read More

Muslims in Turkey demand conversion of renowned Christian church site to a mosque

OCP- June 14, 2012

The Hagia Sophia, or Aya Sofya is a former Orthodox patriarchal basilica, later a mosque, and now a museum in Istanbul, Turkey. From the date ... Read More

The Difference Between Christians and Christians in Syria

OCP- June 7, 2012

Augin Kurt Haninke Assyrian International News Agency 6/6/2012 (AINA) — It is well known that most Christians in Syria support Assad’s regime because they fear ... Read More

Conservative minds convert to Orthodox Christianity (Eastern Right)

OCP- June 6, 2012

By Rod Dreher 4/6/2012 Since the Second World War, Roman Catholicism has had enormous influence on American intellectual conservatism. Read More

Greek Orthodox Church Bishop to be Enthroned for First Time in Botswana

OCP- June 2, 2012

By Stella Tsolakidou 1/6/2012 After two years of constant efforts and humanitarian work, the relatively newly founded Greek Orthodox Diocese of Botswana will have its ... Read More

Church keeps tradition alive

obl- June 2, 2012

An Armenian Orthodox priest holds liturgy at the tomb of Jesus in the Holy Sepulcher church in Gaza. Read More

Turkey’s leader discusses a promise not yet fulfilled

obl- May 23, 2012

John Kass jskass@tribune.com 23/5/2012 Why hasn’t Turkish government reopened Greek Orthodox seminary? Turkish President Abdullah Gul, in Chicago for the NATO summit, sat down with ... Read More

Muslim Persecution of Christians: April 2012

OCP- May 20, 2012

Raymond Ibrahim 20/5/2012 “The police are also involved in this.” “500 Muslims had gathered and were watching in amusement as the extremists chased and harassed ... Read More