Category: NY

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

Greek government faces international criticism for jail threat to cleric

obl- December 24, 2011

International News Desk 24/12/2011 The Greek courts have ruled that a respected Orthodox Christian monk will be imprisoned over Christmas over a land dispute in ... 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

Greek Church Promises To Boost Charity Meals as Poverty Deepens

obl- December 23, 2011

23/12/2011 Emmanouela Seiradaki The leader of Greece’s Orthodox Church on Thursday promised to boost its campaign to provide free meals to the poor and homeless, ... 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

Gaza Christians long for days before Hamas cancelled Christmas

OCP- December 23, 2011

Christians in Gaza say they face intimidation and arrest over Christmas celebrations since Hamas took charge in 2007. Photograph: APAimages/Rex Features Phoebe Greenwood in Gaza ... Read More