Tag: Greek Orthodox
Archon Maestor Andrew A. Athens leaves global legacy
New York, NY 3/17/2013 Archdiocese mourns the passing of Andrew A. Athens Archbishop Demetrios expresses condolences New York (Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America) – Andrew ... Read More
Libya: Security of Christian Communities ‘Precarious’ in Libya – Archbishop
15/3/13 Tripoli — Various Christian communities in Libya, as well as some Muslim groups, have been feeling increasingly under pressure from hardline Islamist groups since ... Read More
Patriarch Yazigi refuses to sanction Qatar diocese
The Daily Star - 14/3/13 BEIRUT: Greek Orthodox Patriarch John X Yazigi said Wednesday the church could not sanction the Orthodox Patriarchate of Jerusalem’s decision ... Read More
Gaza’s Orthodox Church Celebrates 1,606 Years
A Greek Orthodox priest attends Christmas services at the St. Porphyrius church in Gaza City, Jan. 7, 2012. (photo by REUTERS/Mohammed Salem) Asmaa al-Ghoul ... Read More
Turkey Leans Toward Opening Halki Seminary
Nicky Mariam Onti - 7/3/13 After years of resistance, the Turkish government is considering allowing the re-opening of the closed Halki Seminary, the Anatolia News agency ... Read More
Jennifer Aniston May Marry in Greek Orthodox Church
Joanna Varikos - 4/3/13 Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux’s wedding plans are moving along, with buzz that the intimate ceremony may take place at a Greek ... Read More
Holy springs, healing springs: Istanbul’s ayazma
Istanbul has quite a few holy springs, referred to as ayazma from the Greek, meaning holy water. The most important of the ayazmas in Istanbul ... Read More
Yazigi Celebrates Liturgy Attended by Suleiman, Miqati, al-Rahi
Naharnet Newsdesk - 18/2/13 Patriarch of Antioch and All the East Youhanna X Yazigi celebrated Liturgy at the St. Nicolas Cathedral in Beirut's Ashrafiyeh district ... Read More
Kadner: Orthodox Church fights for freedom
Bishop Demetrios of Mokissos speaks on the plight of the Greek Orthodox Church in Turkey Sunday during a press conference in support of a resolution ... Read More
Syrian rebel soldiers kidnap two Priests
CWN - 15/2/13 Two Christian priests—one Armenian Catholic and the other Greek Orthodox—have been kidnapped by Syrian rebel soldiers. Armenian Catholic Archbishop Boutros Marayati of ... Read More
Bashar Assad Meets new Greek Orthodox Leader
Naharnet Newsdesk 12/2/13 President Bashar Assad met on Monday with Greek Orthodox Patriarch Yuhanna X Yazigi, state media reported, a day after the newly-enthroned leader ... Read More
New Greek Orthodox Patriarch enthroned in Syria
Patriarch John X of Antioch and All East The Associated Press - 10/2/13 DAMASCUS, Syria -- Syria's Greek Orthodox Church enthroned a new patriarch during ... Read More
Al-Rahi to Damascus for Inauguration of Greek Orthodox Patriarch of the Levant and Antioch
Naharnet Newsdesk 9/2/13 Maronite Patriarch Beshara al-Rahi revealed his intention to visit Damascus on Sunday to take part in the inauguration celebration of the Greek ... Read More
Hidden Treasures: St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church
Linda Carson - 5/2/13 MANATEE COUNTY - There are many hidden treasures here on the Suncoast; amazing sights of beauty we may sometimes miss entirely ... Read More
Greek Orthodox Mission faces setback
Saidu Bah - 3/2/13 The Greek Orthodox Mission in Sierra Leone has faced a serious setback after acquiring a 49 -year lease of the Dr. ... Read More
Armenian church supports two-state solution in Palestine
Archbishop Aykazian is a member of Pres. Obama's inter-religious affairs advisory task force. Arthur Hagopian - 2/2/13 Jerusalem - Leading figures among the Armenian and Greek ... Read More
Greek Orthodox leaders seek resolution from legislators on Turkey
29/1/13 - Patrick Wade CHAMPAIGN — Greek Orthodox church leaders are hoping state legislators will pass a resolution calling on Turkish officials to "loosen up ... Read More
Greek Orthodox church to hold first service in Attleboro Sunday
BY SUSAN LaHOUD SUN CHRONICLE STAFF -25/1/13 ATTLEBORO - The only Greek Orthodox church in the city will open its doors for the first time ... Read More
Father of modern Cypriot theatre dies
24/1/13 PHIVOS Moussoulides, former diplomat, and co-founder of the Lyriko theatre in 1942, and of the first professional theatre group in Cyprus, died on Wednesday ... Read More
Halki Seminary Gets 470 Acres From Turkey
Andy Dabilis - 18/1/13 Turkey’s Council of Foundations – part of Turkey’s Directorate General for Foundations (VGM) agreed on Jan. 11 to return 190 hectares, some ... Read More
Ribbon Cut At New Greek Orthodox Church Cultural Center
16/1/13 On a Sunday morning that was as accommodating as a spring day, members of the Greek Orthodox Church of the Hamptons gathered outside the ... Read More