Tag: turkey

Antakya, Turkey | A Biblical city’s smorgasbord

obl- March 9, 2013

Vedica Kant 9/3/13 On a map of Turkey, the province of Hatay dangles gently from the line of the country’s southern border. Look closely and ... Read More

Orthodox patriarch opposes plan to make Hagia Sophia a mosque

obl- February 22, 2013

22/2/13 Orthodox Patriarch Bartholomew I of Constantinople has staked out his opposition to convert the Hagia Sophia into a mosque. Once the patriarchal basilica of ... Read More

Many Greek citizens are looking to move to Turkey says Patriarch

obl- February 19, 2013

19/2/13 Many Greek citizens are looking to move to Turkey due to the dire economic situation back home, Greek Orthodox Patriarch Bartholomew has said, according ... Read More

Many Greek citizens are looking to move to Turkey says Patriarch

obl- February 19, 2013

19/2/13 Many Greek citizens are looking to move to Turkey due to the dire economic situation back home, Greek Orthodox Patriarch Bartholomew has said, according ... Read More

Armenia tries to help as Christian Armenians flee Syria

obl- February 14, 2013

Diana Markosian, Special for USA TODAY – 14/2/13 An estimated 7,000 of Syria’s Christian-Armenian community have arrived in Armenia since the start of the uprising ... Read More

Turkey Mulls Re-opening Halki Seminary

obl- January 31, 2013

Andy Dabilis  - 29/1/13 After much prodding from Greece and international pressure, the Turkish government is examining at least two formulas for the reopening of ... Read More

Turkey Mulls Re-opening Halki Seminary

obl- January 31, 2013

Andy Dabilis  - 29/1/13 After much prodding from Greece and international pressure, the Turkish government is examining at least two formulas for the reopening of ... Read More