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Curtains will cover Christian mosaics in Hagia Sophia during prayers
Mosaics depicting Christian figures in Hagia Sophia will be covered with curtains during Muslim prayers, said Turkish Presidential Spokesperson İbrahim...
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Russia is Erdogan’s great ally on issue of Hagia Sophia
There are many who believe that Russia's negative stance on the issue of Hagia Sophia is due to the autocephaly...
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Metropolitan Kyrillos of Imbros and Tenedos was enthroned
In an atmosphere charged with emotion, Metropolitan Kyrillos of Imbros and Tenedos was enthroned in the morning. The Metropolitan was...
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Outrageous statement from Kremlin on Hagia Sophia: It is good for Russian tourists that they will not have to pay a fee (video)
By Kostas Onisenko A "cold bath" for the Greek position and a clear challenge are what the Kremlin Press Secretary,...
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Greek PM raised the issue of Hagia Sophia at the European Council (upd)
LAST UPDATE 14:15 Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has asked for clear choices and tough sanctions against Turkey at the European...
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Archdiocese of America: Toll the bells in lamentation and chant the Akathist Hymn in the evening of July 24
The Holy Eparchial Synod of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America calls upon the faithful to observe the 24th of...
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Erdogan’s unprecedented challenge: Mehmed the Conqueror was the leader of the Orthodox Christians
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has made new provocative statements. Addressing his party officials this time, he stressed that "the...
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Turkey has begun preparations for opening Hagia Sophia as a mosque
Turkish authorities have begun conducting inspections in Hagia Sophia as part of preparations so that the monument can be used...
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Greece’s message to Turkey: Tough sanctions are imposed on whoever violates international rules
Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis has started making telephone calls at an international level in response to the decision regarding the...
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It’s official: Hagia Sophia will reopen as a mosque (upd)
LAST UPDATE 18:02 Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan announced that Hagia Sophia would open for Muslim worship, after the Council...
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Divine Liturgy to be concelebrated by Ukrainian and Bulgarian Metropolitans at the Phanar on Sunday
By Efi Efthimiou A delegation of Bulgarian hierarchs is currently in Constantinople. Metropolitans from the Bulgarian Patriarchate are visiting...
Archdiocese of Australia paid tribute to heroes of Battle of Crete in Sydney
The Greek Community of New South Wales and the Australian State paid tribute to the heroes of the Battle...
Patriarch of Jerusalem received a series of meetings
On Friday, May 17, 2024, Patriarch Theophilos of Jerusalem received delegates from the Scouts of Jerusalem, who conveyed their...
Ecumenical Patriarch: There is the Einstein of physics, but not of freedom and responsibility
On the afternoon of Friday, May 17, 2024, Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew attended the award ceremony for postgraduate students of...
Ecumenical Patriarch chaired regular May session of Holy Synod
The Holy Synod convened for its regular session on Friday, May 17, 2024, with the Ecumenical Patriarch presiding. The...
Why are they remaining silent about the Chora Church
Erdoğan's games with Orthodoxy are nothing new. The Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs always offers the same excuse. Erdoğan,...
