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Egypt’s pope says Copts are sidelined

obl- April 27, 2013

Pope Tawadros II and Sheikh of the Al-Azhar University, Ahmed el-Tayeb, speak during their meeting in Cairo yesterday. El-Tayeb offered Easter greetings to the pope. ... Read More

No sign of Orthodox bishops’ release, fears of political blackmail grow

obl- April 27, 2013

Elias Khoury – 27/4/13 Sources tell AsiaNews they will believe in the release Read More

No sign of Orthodox bishops’ release, fears of political blackmail grow

obl- April 27, 2013

Elias Khoury – 27/4/13 Sources tell AsiaNews they will believe in the release  when they can see and talk to the two bishops. Delay is ... Read More

Prayers Needed for Saint Lazarus Monastery in Bethany/Al-Azaria, East Jerusalem

obl- April 26, 2013

Dan Koski 26/4/13 Fathers, Mothers, Brothers and Sisters of the Orthodox Church and other Christian traditions; As we approach Lazarus Saturday before the start of ... Read More

The First Orthodox Church in Pakistan Under Construction – Exclusive

obl- April 25, 2013

26/4/13 Fr John Tanveer Website: The First Orthodox church, is Under construction. Last Sunday we had small blessing ceremony, where all denomination even Muslim Leadership ... Read More

Fate of Orthodox Bishops Seized in Syria Still Unclear

obl- April 25, 2013

25/4/13 MOSCOW, April 24 (RIA Novosti) – The fate of two Syrian Orthodox bishops kidnapped in Syria earlier this week remained unclear on Wednesday, with ... Read More

Fate of Orthodox Bishops Seized in Syria Still Unclear

obl- April 25, 2013

25/4/13 MOSCOW, April 24 (RIA Novosti) – The fate of two Syrian Orthodox bishops kidnapped in Syria earlier this week remained unclear on Wednesday, with ... Read More

Global church heads distressed by Orthodox bishops’ abductions

obl- April 25, 2013

Peter Kenny – 23/4/13 The Global Christian Forum, the World Council of Churches and the Conference of European Churches have expressed concern about the safety ... Read More