Tag: Greek Orthodox Church

Greek Orthodox Church of America Opposes Same-Sex Marriage

OCP- July 1, 2011

By Anastasia Chaini 30/6/2011 The Greek Orthodox Church of America, has reiterated its opposition on same-sex marriage. In a related announcement published on August 13, ... Read More

Debt crisis puts pressure on wealthy Orthodox Church

OCP- June 27, 2011

27/06/2011 The wealthy Greek Orthodox Church is under pressure to do more to help the country while it struggles through a debilitating financial crisis. As ... Read More

Men to serve 9 months for Modesto hate Crimes

OCP- April 30, 2011

Bee Staff Reports 29/4/2011 FRESNO — Two men who pleaded guilty to federal hate crimes in the vandalization of three Modesto houses of worship were ... Read More

Kızılay sends aid to Greek Orthodox Church

OCP- April 15, 2011

TODAY’S ZAMAN, İSTANBUL 14/4/2011 The Turkish Red Crescent Society (Kızılay) delivered an eight-ton relief package to the Greek Orthodox Church of Agia Triada, located in ... Read More

A Blessed Visit

OCP- March 30, 2011

30/3/2011 Indian Orthodox Church - Diocese of U.k, Europe and Africa H.G.Dr.Mathews Mar Thimothios, the head of Europe and African diocese of the Indian Orthodox ... Read More

Greek Independence Day Celebrations in America

OCP- March 26, 2011

26/3/2011 WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 25: U.S. President Barack Obama hosts a reception in honor of Greek Independence Day with Archbishop Demetrios of America, Primate ... Read More

Greek Orthodox Church Sells Properties to Jewish Group

OCP- March 24, 2011

By Hillel Fendel A group of Jewish businessmen has purchased “hundreds of dunams ” of land from the Greek Orthodox Church. The report, on the ... Read More

Iconography at South Bend Church Restored

OCP- January 29, 2011

29/1/2011 Images more than decoration, priest says By KIRBY SPROULS Tribune Staff Writer SOUTH BEND — The Byzantine iconography covering the walls and dome inside ... Read More

Head of Greek Orthodox Church in Mid-East next Week

OCP- January 23, 2011

21/1/2011 The head of the Greek Orthodox Church will begin a week-long visit to Syria and Lebanon Monday to discuss the rights of Christians in ... Read More

Greek Orthodox Church Affected by Austerity Measures

OCP- January 19, 2011

By: Postolos Papapostolou 18/1/2011 Greece’s powerful Orthodox church wants the government of the cash-strapped country to relax tough hiring restrictions so it can put more ... Read More

Greek Hiring Rule Extends to Church, Kathimerini Says

OCP- January 13, 2011

By Natalie Weeks 12/1/2011 (Corrects number of churchmen in last paragraph) Greece’s pledge to hire one public- sector employee for every five that depart applies ... Read More

Fayyad Denounces Greek Orthodox Church Decision

OCP- December 2, 2010

2/12/2010 Ramallah Prime Minister Salam Fayyad denounced Wednesday the participation of officials from the Greek Orthodox Church in an event marking the opening of an ... Read More

3rd Oldest Greek Orthodox Church for Sale in Turkey

OCP- November 28, 2010

27/11/2010 A greek church is being sold in Moudania, Turkey for 200,000 euros. According to Turkish media, it is the third oldest orthodox church in ... Read More

Greek Orthodox Church Officials Probe Cash Stash

OCP- November 25, 2010

24/11/2010 BY LIZ GOFF Parishioners at St. Irene’s Church and Ministry in Astoria last week remained steadfast in their support of the former church abbot ... Read More

Port Authority Wants to Restart Talks with Greek Orthodox Church Destroyed on 9/11

OCP- October 7, 2010

The Port Authority could meet with St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church as soon as next week. By Julie Shapiro DNAinfo Reporter/Producer LOWER MANHATTAN — The ... Read More

Rally to rebuild Greek Orthodox Church destroyed by 9/11 Terrorist Attacks

OCP- September 20, 2010

19/9/2010 Greek Americans have one thing to say to the Port Authority of New York and : rebuild their Ground Zero church and Sunday people ... Read More

Souls ‘outweigh’ Salads

OCP- September 14, 2010

By: Nick Moncrieff-Hill The Greek Orthodox Church has broken its silence to support a plan to expand the Botany cemetery into the neighbouring Chinese market ... Read More

Mayor Bloomberg: Deal To Rebuild Greek Orthodox Church Near Ground Zero May Be Near

OCP- August 15, 2010

13/8/2010 By: Celeste Katz A caller to Mayor Bloomberg's weekly radio appearance with WOR's John Gambling posed a question NY-1 congressional hopeful George Demos has ... Read More

Greek Metropolitan donates to Russian fire Victims

OCP- August 2, 2010

Moscow, August 2, Interfax - Metropolitan Nicholas of Mesogia and Lavreotiki (the Greek Orthodox Church) has transferred money to the Foundation of Fire Victims in ... Read More

Greek Church rejects personal status Bill

OCP- July 10, 2010

By: Amr Bayoumi The Greek Orthodox Church of Alexandria has rejected a new personal status draft law for non-Muslims. Greek Orthodox Church Patriarch Theodoros II ... Read More

Rose Bay residents appalled by plan to knock down Old Churches

OCP- June 17, 2010

17/6/2010 By: Jennifer Bennett New South Wales - Australia Rose Bay residents appalled by plan to knock down old churches HERITAGE campaigners are vowing to ... Read More