Tag: holy
Kyrgyzstan: Russian Church Losing Appeal Among Believers
The Russian Orthodox Holy Trinity Cathedral in Kyrgyzstan’s eastern city of Karakol was completed in 1895 to serve Russian settlers. Read More
Orthodox Epiphany Celebrations 2012
A Greek orthodox Christian pilgrim pray at the Monastery of St John the Baptist near the Jordan River during the Epiphany celebrations on January 18, ... Read More
Armenian Christmas in Holy Land – Snaps
An Orthodox Armenian worshiper prays, in front of an icon of the Virgin Mary holding Jesus Christ in the Church of the Nativity, during a ... Read More
The Detained Patriarch, Persecuted Christians and a Dying Church
Asmara, the Eritrean Capital 18/1/2012 This is not just an article; rather I would like to shed some light into the pathetic conditions of Christians ... Read More
Friday the 13th
16/01/2012 Irakli Tskitishvili Club of Experts In recent times the month of January has become quite scandalous for Abkhazia. Read More
New Excavations and Search for Holy Water At Orthodox Church in Ayvalik
By Stella Tsolakidou 16/1/2012 New archaeological excavations are being conducted at the Orthodox Church of Faneromeni in Ayvalik, a district of Balekisir, under the auspices ... Read More
Third time lucky
By NICOLE JANSEZIAN, TRAVELUJAH 01/16/2012 TRAVELUJAH WEBSITE While most have already finished celebrating Christmas, the Armenian Orthodox Church in Israel is just getting started. Read More
Inside Ethiopia’s Wonder Churches
Paul Juma 12/1/2012 Deep in the rugged mountains of Ethiopia, a small village carries enormous historical and religious significance — and wonder. Lalibela village, 700 ... Read More
Byzantine-Era Bread Stamp Discovery in Akko Sheds Light on Jewish Life
Excavation site near Acre; courtesy Israel Antiquities Authority Anient bread stamp with menorah caving Courtesy: Israel Antiquities Authority 11/1/2012 A small ceramic stamp used to ... Read More
The Diocese of Mexico: Forty Years of Ministry and Mission
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO [OCA] 10/1/2012 Faithful arrived early at the Cathedral of the Ascension here on Sunday, January 8, 2012, as His Beatitude, Metropolitan Jonah ... Read More