Tag: orthodox christians
Another gross example of the repression of Christianity in Turkey
Why are we still seriously considering Turkish membership of the EU? Read More
Serbian Orthodox Christians welcome church Patriarch
Serbian Patriarch in USA 24/2/2011 The sound of bells and choir voices and the flash of cameras greeted the highest-ranking official of the world’s Serbian ... Read More
Martorana: Palermo’s Byzantine Jewel
Examples of Greek Orthodox culture can still be found in Palermo, Sicily at the Santo Maria dell’Ammriaglio, (Santa Maria of the Admiral), the Martorana, which ... Read More
Turkey returns Selamet Han to Armenian Foundation
Bedros Şirinoğlu TODAY’S ZAMAN, İSTANBUL 18/2/2011 The Selamet Han in İstanbul’s Eminönü area, which was among properties confiscated from non-Muslim religious minority foundations in Turkey ... Read More
Christians Criticize Tajik Bill Barring Youth From Churches, Mosques
17/2/2011 QURGHONTEPPA, Tajikistan — Russian Orthodox Christians in southern Tajikistan are critical of a draft law on “parental responsibility” that would ban children under 18 ... Read More
Controversial Book ‘Homosexuality in the Orthodox Church’ Published
12/2/2011 Controversial Book ‘Homosexuality in the Orthodox Church’ Published; Editor Justin R. Cannon Says Constant Focus on ‘Sex’ and ‘Sin’ Misguided Newly-published book “Homosexuality in ... Read More
Kirill I: two years as Patriarch
Faustova Milena 31/1/2011 A patriarchal liturgy Tuesday in Moscow’s Cathedral of Christ the Saviour will mark two years since the enthronement of Patriarch Kirill I. Read More
The Tour of the Exhibition “Byzantine and Post-Byzantine Manuscripts in Albania” Begins; the First Stop is Korҫa
26/1/2011 The Albanian Orthodox Church After the very successful opening in the capital of Tirana of the Exhibition “Byzantine and Post-Byzantine Manuscripts in Albania”, the ... Read More
Ousted Patriarch behind locked doors in Jerusalem
By JOSH LEDERMAN The Associated Press 6/1/2011 JERUSALEM — Six years ago, Irineos I was the patriarch of the Greek Orthodox Church of Jerusalem with ... Read More
Orthodox Nativity Celebrations Worldwide – Snaps
Photos of Orthodox Christian Nativity Celebrations Worldwide. Orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas mainly on 25th of December, 6th and 7th of January. Read More