Tag: israel

Orthodox Epiphany Celebrations 2012

obl- January 19, 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

Third time lucky

obl- January 17, 2012

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

Byzantine-Era Bread Stamp Discovery in Akko Sheds Light on Jewish Life

OCP- January 12, 2012

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

Bosnia’s Republika Srpska Marks 20th Anniversary

obl- January 10, 2012

His Holiness Irinej, Serbian Patriarch served today in Banjaluka’s Cathedral church of Christ the Saviour the Divine Liturgy on the occasion of the feast day ... Read More

48 hours In: Jerusalem

OCP- January 4, 2012

Matthew Teller 3/1/2012 Every step you take in this holy city reveals an aspect of its history. Why go now Read More

Egypt: Islam: One year after the massacre of Christians in Alexandria, Egypt seeks a way forward

OCP- January 2, 2012

Blood-spattered mural at Coptic Orthodox church in Egypt. 1/1/2012 The persecution against Christians mingled with violence against the Arab revolution. In a year more than ... Read More

BOC Southampton Mission Inaugurated

OCP- January 2, 2012

The British Orthodox Church 20/12/2011 The opening service of the British Orthodox Mission of Saint Polycarp, Southampton, was celebrated on Saturday 17th December in the ... Read More

HIS BEATITUDE ADDRESS TO THE PRESIDENT OF ISRAEL & MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNMENT

OCP- December 31, 2011

29/12/2011 Jerusalem Patriarchate Mr. President, Honorable Ministers, Members of Parliament, Your Eminences, Dear Reverend Fathers, Distinguished Guests, ”For the sake of my relatives and friends ... Read More

No instant secularism

obl- December 28, 2011

A Syrian man dressed as Santa Claus entertains orphans at the Mar Takla monastery in the Christian village of Maalula on December 23, 2011. By ... Read More

A somber Christmas for Gaza’s Christians

obl- December 28, 2011

Ryan Jones 28/12/2011 The few remaining Christians in the Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip marked a very somber Christmas this year, reports The Guardian’s Pheobe Greenwood from ... Read More