Tag: Orthodox Patriarch

Middle Eastern primates to meet in Cyprus to discuss the future of Christians in the region

OCP- October 17, 2013

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

OCP- September 23, 2013

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

OCP- August 6, 2013

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

OCP- June 7, 2013

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

OCP- May 14, 2013

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

OCP- May 10, 2013

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

OCP- May 10, 2013

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

OCP- April 28, 2013

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

OCP- March 10, 2013

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

OCP- February 22, 2013

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

OCP- February 19, 2013

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

OCP- February 10, 2013

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

OCP- February 9, 2013

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

OCP- February 5, 2013

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

OCP- December 22, 2012

  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

OCP- December 20, 2012

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

OCP- December 17, 2012

  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

OCP- December 8, 2012

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

OCP- December 7, 2012

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

OCP- November 13, 2012

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

OCP- November 9, 2012

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