Tag: israel
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
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
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
Bosnia’s Republika Srpska Marks 20th Anniversary
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
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
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
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
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
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
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