Category: Greek Orthodox
Bones of Greek Patriarch ‘Araboğlu’ brought to Istanbul after 86 Years
ISTANBUL – Hürriyet 4/3/2011 The bones of Patriarch Constantine the Sixth, or “Araboğlu,” who caused a crisis between Turkey and Greece in 1925, have been ... Read More
Greek patriarch repeats call to reopen Halki Seminary
The documentary film “The Silent School” premiered on Monday evening at the Sismanoglio Megaro of the Consulate General of Greece. Read More
Honorary Doctorate Bestowed upon Metropolitan Krystof
His Beatitude, Metropolitan Christopher of Prague and the Czech Lands and Slovakia Primate of the Orthodox Church in Czech Lands and Slovakia 28/2/2011 At an ... 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
First American Orthodox Historical Symposium to be Held at Princeton University
The Society for Orthodox Christian History in the Americas (SOCHA) is pleased to announce: Pilgrims and Pioneers The Growth of Orthodox Christianity in 20th Century ... 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
Orthodox Christians are moved to tears over homecoming of Stolen Icon
By Pipsa Palttala 16.2.2011 The recovery of the valuable painting is regarded as a miracle The congregation breaks into a sigh when a precious icon, ... Read More
Seven days on job and police Priest Axed
By: Apostolos Papapostolou 15/2/2011 A Greek priest appointed by SA Police as a chaplain has been sacked seven days into his job. The Reverend Prokopios ... Read More
OCP Delegation meets Syriac Orthodox Metropolitans
“Click to enlarge photos” Orthodoxy Cognate PAGE Delegation meets with Syriac Patriarchal Representatives to India OCP Exclusive 14/2/2011 India/Kerala/Kottayam: It was rather a historical moment ... Read More
Port Authority Blocks Church Destroyed on 9/11 from Rebuilding
24/1/2011 “The law is clear: the Port Authority’s current course of dealing harms the constitutional rights of Saint Nicholas Church, not to mention basic principles ... Read More