Tag: Orthodox Patriarch
Middle Eastern primates to meet in Cyprus to discuss the future of Christians in the region
17/10/13 October 15, 2013. (Romereports.com) The primates of the increasingly fragile Greek Orthodox Churches in the Middle East plan to meet in Cyprus to talk ... Read More
Greek Orthodox Patriarch conducts religious ceremony at historic island church
BALIKESİR – Doğan News Agency - 23/9/13 The Fener Greek Orthodox Patriarch Bartholomew yesterday conducted a religious ceremony on the Marmara Island of the northwestern ... Read More
Bulgarian Orthodox Patriarch Worried by Political Turmoil
August 2013 Bulgarian Orthodox Patriarch Neofit has described the current situation in Bulgaria as worrying, assuring he prays for God’s mercy. “The situation in Bulgaria ... Read More
Church Denies Israeli Municipality Use of its Property for Lights Festival
JERUSALEM, June 4, 2013 (WAFA) – The Greek Orthodox Patriarchate in Jerusalem said Tuesday that it will not allow the Israeli municipality of West Jerusalem ... Read More
Patriarch Bartholomew: God and state will protect me
World Bulletin/News Desk - 13/5/13 Ecumenical Orthodox Patriarch Bartholomew I said that he is not concerned over assassination claims as he believes God and his ... Read More
Turkey Increases Security for Orthodox Patriarch
ANKARA - 10/5/13 An official says Turkish authorities have tightened security for the Istanbul-based Orthodox Patriarchate following allegations of a plot to attack the spiritual ... Read More
Turkey uncovers alleged plot to kill Orthodox Patriarch
Reuters - 10/5/13 ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Turkey is investigating an alleged plot to assassinate Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, spiritual leader of the world's Orthodox Christians, and has stepped up security ... Read More
His Beatitude John X Al-Yazigi meets His Holiness Ignatius Zaka I Iwas
27/4/13 Beirut: Greek-Orthodox Patriarch of Antioch, His Beatitude John X Al-Yazigi visited Syriac Orthodox Church His Holiness Ignatius Zaka I Iwas and discussed the developments ... 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
Orthodox patriarch opposes plan to make Hagia Sophia a mosque
22/2/13 Orthodox Patriarch Bartholomew I of Constantinople has staked out his opposition to convert the Hagia Sophia into a mosque. Once the patriarchal basilica of ... Read More
Many Greek citizens are looking to move to Turkey says Patriarch
19/2/13 Many Greek citizens are looking to move to Turkey due to the dire economic situation back home, Greek Orthodox Patriarch Bartholomew has said, according ... 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
Bulgaria to Unveil New Orthodox Patriarch on February 24
5/2/13 The Bulgarian Orthodox Church will announce its new Patriarch on February 24, local clerics confirmed on Monday. An election of delegates who will elect ... Read More
Catholicos of All Armenians Congratulated Newly Appointed Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Antioch and All the East
On 18 December 2012, from the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, His Holiness Karekin II, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians, sent a ... Read More
Lebanese president to new Orthodox Patriarch: Ensuring a dignified life to Christians of the East
Paul Dakiki -20/12/12 In greetings to Youhanna X Yazigi, Michel Sleiman talks about the problems of Christians in Iraq, Syria, Palestine and Israel. An appeal ... Read More
Metropolitan Youhanna Yaziji Elected New Greek Orthodox Patriarch of the Levant and Antioch
17/12/2012 Lebanon: Metropolitan Youhanna al-Yaziji was elected on Monday the new Greek Orthodox Patriarch of the Levant and Antioch. He will succeed late Patriarch ... Read More
Metropolitan Esper named Locum Tenens
The Daily Star 8/12/12 BEIRUT: Metropolitan Saba Esper was elected Friday as temporary successor to the late Greek Orthodox Patriarch Ignatius IV Hazim. The appointment ... Read More
Lebanese leaders offer condolences over patriarch’s death
6/12/2012 Lebanese President Michel Suleiman extended his condolences for the death of Greek Orthodox Patriarch Ignatius IV Hazim, the National News Agency reported. “His death ... Read More
Russian Orthodox Patriarch meets Edelstein
By JEREMY SHARON 12/11/2012 Kirill arrived in Israel as part of a world tour promoting his book, will visit various Christian sites in the country. ... Read More
Russia church leader embarks on Holy Land visit
8/11/2012 MOSCOW (AFP)---Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill on Friday will make his first visit to the Holy Land since becoming head of the powerful church in ... Read More