Category: Greek Orthodox

Syria Christians Attacked Ahead Of Presidential Speech

obl- January 7, 2013

Stefan J. Bos, Worthy News Correspondent – 6/1/13 DAMASCUS, SYRIA (Worthy News)– Beleaguered Syrian President Bashar al-Assad was to deliver a speech on Sunday, January ... Read More

Armenians Voice Fears Over Threat to Rights in Holy Land

obl- January 3, 2013

Jerusalem, Dec 30, 2012 – The Armenian Patriarchate of Jerusalem, a member of the triumvirate of Guardians of the Christian Holy Places, has voiced grave ... Read More

Armenians Voice Fears Over Threat to Rights in Holy Land

obl- January 3, 2013

Jerusalem, Dec 30, 2012 – The Armenian Patriarchate of Jerusalem, a member of the triumvirate of Guardians of the Christian Holy Places, has voiced grave ... Read More

Patriarch John X Calls for Dialogue and Peace in Syria

obl- January 2, 2013

2/01/13 The new year celebrations were restricted this year to prayers without exchanging congratulations due to the events taking place in Syria and in honor ... Read More

In the Middle East, the Arab spring has given way to a Christian winter

obl- January 2, 2013

Rupert Shortt  - 2/1/2013 The line about the American general meeting the Arab Christian isn’t as familiar as it should be. “When did your family ... Read More

Patriarch Kirill to make a pilgrimage to Mount Athos and visit Estonia

obl- December 30, 2012

Moscow, December 29, Interfax – Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia is to visit Greece, Mount Athos and the Baltic States next year. “Early ... Read More

Syrian Christians ‘pray for peace’

obl- December 25, 2012

25/12/12 AFP – In the heart of Damascus, more than 1,000 people attended Christmas mass on Monday, praying for peace to return to Syria, after ... Read More

In the footsteps of Jesus

obl- December 24, 2012

Akrita Reyar 24/12/12 Setting foot into Israel is like walking into a bylane of history. It is a discovery of olden times, of the potential ... Read More