Tag: Greek Orthodox

First religious service at Neo-Byzantine Greek Orthodox Church at Ann Street (Yesterday’s News)

OCP- November 13, 2011

13/11/2011 Editor's Note: These are excerpts from past editions of the Press-Register. 1861: • "BENEFIT OF MONS. GILLES. -- The time of has been fixed ... Read More

Greek Orthodox Youth Official Criticises Arsonists

OCP- November 11, 2011

11/11/2011 A high ranking church official today condemned arsonists who targeted a youth campsite in south Shropshire. Arsonists set fire to sheds containing marquees, tents ... Read More

Orthodox Gathering sets up committee for Expats

OCP- November 10, 2011

The Daily Star 10/11/2011 BEIRUT: The Orthodox Gathering established a new committee Wednesday to follow up on the community’s affairs in different countries around the ... Read More

Bethlehem and beyond: Tracing the life of Jesus

OCP- November 10, 2011

9/11/2011 FLOWER MOUND, TX, November 7, 2011 — The Holy Land has preserved churches and monuments that memorialize events in the life of Jesus. The ... Read More

Metropolitan Damaskinos of Adrianopole Passed Away

OCP- November 8, 2011

7/11/2011 His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church, sent a condolences telegramme at the passing away of His Eminence Damaskinos Papandreou, Metropolitan of ... Read More

Unity Agreement Between Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia and NSW Community to be Finalized

OCP- November 7, 2011

Stella Tsolakidou 5/11/2011 After the October 28 joint celebrations, the ecclesiastical unity agreement between the Greek Orthodox Community of New South Wales and the Greek ... Read More

Derelict church reopens for growing Greek Orthodox Congregation

OCP- November 7, 2011

7/11/2011 The Sentinel A DERELICT church has been reopened to become the latest home for a booming parish. The Orthodox Parish of Saint Michael the ... Read More

Communiqué from the Holy Synod of Antioch’s Fall Session

OCP- November 4, 2011

31/10/2011 The Greek Orthodox Church of Antioch and All East At the invitation and under the guidance of His Beatitude Patriarch Ignatius IV, the Antiochian ... Read More

Bishop Savas of Troas Elected Metropolitan of Pittsburgh

OCP- November 4, 2011

3/11/2011 The Greek Archdiocese of America(Ecumenical Patriarchate) NEW YORK – The Holy and Sacred Synod of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople elected today His Grace ... Read More

Halloween a.m. vandals spray-painted Greek Orthodox Church

OCP- November 4, 2011

By DAVID C. SHAMPINE TIMES STAFF WRITER 3/11/2011 Halloween a.m. vandals spray-painted Greek Orthodox Church as well as 8 cars and a fence as well ... Read More

Greeks in Hungary Celebrate National “Oxi” Day

OCP- November 2, 2011

Stella Tsolakidou 31/10/2011 Within a very emotionally tense atmosphere due to the recent loss of Greek Orthodox Metropolitan of Austria and Exarch of Hungary Michael, ... Read More

Hazim refuses transforming Orthodox to Political Party

OCP- November 2, 2011

NNA 1/11/2011 In an interview on L'Orient Le Jour on Monday, Greek Orthodox Patriarch Ignatius IV Hazim voiced refusing to transform the Orthodox confession to ... Read More

Greek Orthodox Community Divided Over Metropolitan Isaiah’s Decision

OCP- October 31, 2011

Stella Tsolakidou 29/10/2011 After the October 24 meeting of Greek Orthodox parishioners regarding their Church leader’s decision to split the Salt Lake City community into ... Read More

Judge quashes indictment of pugilistic priest

OCP- October 31, 2011

By JEREMY SHARON 10/31/2011 Greek Orthodox cleric was sued for punching haredi man who spat in his direction in 2008. In a rare ruling, a ... Read More

Greek Orthodox Church in Adelaide Open Again

OCP- October 29, 2011

Stella Tsolakidou 22/10/2011 The Greek Orthodox Church of St. George in Thebarto, Adelaide, is fully functional again after all work on noise abatement has been ... Read More

Lecture to explore Hellenism, Orthodox Christianity

OCP- October 28, 2011

The Rev. Stanley S. Harrakas, will discuss “Hellenism and Orthodox Christianity: A Complex Relationship” Nov. 10 at UMSL. 28/10/2011 Culture and religion have always had ... Read More

Christians cannot assume passive position regarding crisis, says Patriarch Hazim

OCP- October 27, 2011

27/10/2011 Beirut The Greek Orthodox Patriarch Ignatius IV Hazim said that Christians cannot assume a passive position with regards to the crisis running throughout regional ... Read More

Progressive pilgrim takes a ‘Short Trip to the Edge’

OCP- October 22, 2011

By Jerry Earl Johnston, Deseret News 21/10/2011 I always enjoy the chance to write about the Greek Orthodox Church. Many feel the church has stayed ... Read More

Greek Orthodox Metropolitan of Austria Michael Passes Away

OCP- October 21, 2011

Stella Tsolakidou 19/10/2011 Metropolitan Michael of Austria and Exarch of Hungary and Mid-Europe passed away at the age of 65 after losing the fight against ... Read More

St. Nicholas Greek-Orthodox Church To Be Rebuild at the WTC

OCP- October 15, 2011

Stella Tsolakidou 14/10/0211 The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America officially signed an agreement today on ... Read More

Ecumenical Patriarch Addresses Chicago Clergy-Laity Assembly Live Via Skype

OCP- October 14, 2011

13/10/2011 To the surprise of gathered participants, His All-Holiness Patriarch Bartholomew of Constantinople personally addressed the combined Clergy-Laity Assembly and Philoptochos Conference of the Greek ... Read More