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His Holiness Aram’s Letter to H.E. Nicolas Sarkozy

OCP- December 26, 2011

26/12/2011 Hereunder the text of the letter that His Holiness Aram I sent to H.E. Nicolas Sarkozy, the President of the Republic of France, on ... Read More

Viewpoint: A Moment In Russian Byzantium At Kimisis Church Southampton

obl- December 24, 2011

Russian Orthodox symbol. The Archbishop, with eyes full of genuine pathos said “when Byzantium’s sufferings began, Russia helped the Mother Church.”, as Rev Read More

Greek government faces international criticism for jail threat to cleric

obl- December 24, 2011

International News Desk 24/12/2011 The Greek courts have ruled that a respected Orthodox Christian monk will be imprisoned over Christmas over a land dispute in ... Read More

Gaza Christians long for days before Hamas cancelled Christmas

OCP- December 23, 2011

Christians in Gaza say they face intimidation and arrest over Christmas celebrations since Hamas took charge in 2007. Photograph: APAimages/Rex Features Phoebe Greenwood in Gaza ... Read More

Holy Synod of Bishops expresses solidarity with Coptic Church in Egypt

OCP- December 23, 2011

SYOSSET, NY [OCA] 21/12/2011 The witness and mission of the Coptic Church in Egypt have their origin in apostolic times. Today, the Coptic Church of ... Read More

About 15 thsds of women annually die from home violence – Metropolitan Hilarion

OCP- December 23, 2011

Moscow, December 23, Interfax – The Moscow Patriarchate urges society and authorities to consider scales of violence in Russian families. “Scales of home violence are ... Read More

Bulgarian Syndicates Demand Audit of Orthodox Church

obl- December 21, 2011

The President of the trade union Confederation of Labor "Podkrepa" (Support), Konstantin Trenchev, demands an audit of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church and exposure of clergy ... Read More

The genocide of Armenians seized 1.5 million, Steve Jobs said, when in Istanbul

OCP- December 21, 2011

21/12/2011 Turkish tour guide Asil Tuncer disclosed some facts about the visit of the Apple Inc. Read More

St.Mary Icon Weeping Holy Oil at St.Mary Coptic Orthodox Church, Ain Shams-Cairo Egypt

obl- December 20, 2011

Fr. Youhanna Fayz Special Courtesy: Antonios Ramzi 21/12/2011 +God has a glory in His saints, is declare that God does not leave his sons in ... Read More

Kim Chang-il respected Orthodoxy, Russian сhurch official says

OCP- December 20, 2011

Moscow, December 20, Interfax – The Moscow Patriarchate is thankful to Kim Chang-il for respectful attitude to the Russian Church and condoles over his decease. Read More