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Bulgarian Patriarch Calls for Universal Understanding on Christmas

OCP- December 26, 2011

26/12/2011 Bulgarian Orthodox Church Patriarch Maxim held Sunday the solemn Christmas mass at the St Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in Sofia. “On this great day, it ... Read More

When Christmas Doesn’t Fall on Dec. 25

obl- December 26, 2011

A procession is held at St. Garabed Armenian Apostolic Church during Christmas mass on January 6, 2011 in Los Angeles, Calif Read More

Christians are both thriving, beleaguered in Israel

OCP- December 26, 2011

Orthodox Christians take photos of a dove on the feast of Epiphany at Qasr el Yahud baptism site, Israel By DAVID ROSENBERG / THE MEDIA ... Read More

EMERGENCY RELIEF DRIVE – PHILIPPINES

obl- December 24, 2011

Theophilus 14/12/2011 Saint Stylianos Orthodox Children’s Charities Inc Our Mission to the Philippines, led by the venerable reverend Father Abe D’Iesu in Cagayan De Oro ... Read More

Viewpoint: A Moment In Russian Byzantium At Kimisis Church Southampton

obl- December 24, 2011

Russian Orthodox symbol. The Archbishop, with eyes full of genuine pathos said “when Byzantium’s sufferings began, Russia helped the Mother Church.”, as Rev Read More

Egypt’s Embattled Christians Seek Room in America

OCP- December 24, 2011

By LUCETTE LAGNADO 24/12/2011 Kirolos Andraws had every reason to be excited about the January uprising in his native Egypt, figuring democracy would bring hope ... Read More

DECR Deputy Chairman Hegumen Philaret (Bulekov) met with representatives of governmental and religious organizations during his trip to China

obl- December 24, 2011

24/12/2011 Chinese Orthodox Church Hegumen Philaret (Bulekov), Deputy Chairman of the Department for External Church Relations (DECR) of the Moscow Patriarchate held a series of ... Read More

Professors from Greek Aristotle’s University Undertake Restoration Project of Theological School of Halki

obl- December 23, 2011

Stella Tsolakidou 22/12/2011 The Aristotle’s University of Thessaloniki is taking an active part in reviving the Theological School of Halki in Istanbul. This trend has ... Read More

Violence leaves Syria’s Christians with little mood to celebrate Christmas

obl- December 23, 2011

A Syrian vendor, dressed as a Santa Claus walks past a portrait of President Bashar al-Assad at a Christian dominated neighbourhood of Damascus on Dec. Read More