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Christian homes invaded in besieged Syrian city; families desperate to flee
25/2/2012 Barnabas Fund Christians desperate to flee the besieged Syrian city of Homs are caught in the crossfire; they are not even safe in their ... Read More
A Global War on Christians in the Muslim World?
John L. EspositoProfessor of Religion and International Affairs, Georgetown University 25/2/2012 Religious minorities in the Muslim world today, constitutionally entitled in many countries to equality ... Read More
Orthodox Seminary to open its treasure trove to public
Indian Orthodox Church 23/2/2012 The nearly two century old Orthodox Theological Seminary, the first of its kind in Asia, is all set to open its ... Read More
Lagos governor urges closer religion-state links
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babatunde Fashola SAN (right) being decorated with the Lion of Alexandria Medal by the Pope of the Coptic Orthodox Church of ... Read More
Religious leaders appeal for Khojaly recognition
22/2/2012 The heads of four religious denominations in Azerbaijan have issued an appeal to parliaments and heads of state to recognize the Khojaly massacre as ... Read More
Ecumenical Patriarch makes history in Turkish Parliament
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I, (L) spiritual leader of the Eastern Orthodox Communion arrive to speak to the members of a parliamentary subcommittee seeking an all ... Read More
Turkey reaches out to its minorities in another step for writing new constitution
Orthodox worshippers, seen here at a mass at St George Cathedral in Istanbul, do not want to be 'second-class citizens', says their leader. Read More
Historic monastery in Cyprus near collapse
22/2/2012 A historic monastery where an apostle of Jesus Christ is said to have performed miracles is close to caving in and needs immediate repairs, ... Read More
Between a Rock and a Hard Place: The Armenians in Syria
Armenian soldier Viken Hairabedian's funeral BY NANORE BARSOUMIAN From The Armenian Weekly 19/2/2012 ALEPPO, Syria—Two suicide car bombs targeting Syrian regional military and security headquarters ... Read More
Between a Rock and a Hard Place: The Armenians in Syria
Armenian soldier Viken Hairabedian's funeral BY NANORE BARSOUMIAN From The Armenian Weekly 19/2/2012 ALEPPO, Syria—Two suicide car bombs targeting Syrian regional military and security headquarters ... Read More