History
The Dark Church: A unique Byzantine church that has been carved out of a rock
The church dates back to the 11th century and is one of the main churches in the monastic complex that...
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Last day of the Siege of Constantinople – May 28th 1453
Late in the night of 28 May 1453, Emperor Constantine XI Palaiologos met with his commanders. For six weeks they...
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Two days before the Fall of Constantinople- 27th of May 1453
“On the 27th of May, the middle section of the walls was pounded all day by cannon fire, giving the...
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The first Modern Olympics held in Athens on this day
On April 6, 1896, the modern Olympic Games were reborn, 1,500 years after they were banned by Roman Emperor Theodosius...
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Annunciation of the Theotokos Orthodox Church in Alexandria to reflect the colors of the Greek Flag on March 25
On March 25, 2021, the beautiful church of the Annunciation of the Theotokos in Alexandria, completes a glorious history of...
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The Greek Orthodox Cemetery of Şişli in Constantinople
Şişli Greek Orthodox Cemetery in Constantinople is the proof of the prosperous, cosmopolitan, and manorial bourgeoisie of the Hellenism of...
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Saint Fotini, Samaritan woman to whom Jesus spoke in Jacob’s well
Her name, like other historical evidence, is unknown. According to the Gospel passage, she was a woman from the city...
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On this day in 1776, Ioannis Kapodistrias was born
Ioannis Kapodistrias was the first Governor of the new Greek nation from 1828 to the end of 1829. Kapodistrias was...
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A cave in Northern Greece served as an old refuge for Christians
The cave of Agia Marina, is located about 1 km west of Dafni in the Municipality of Visaltia. Remains of...
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Eighty years of “OXI” Pride
by Heba Hrimat “Well, this means war” was the iconic moment when former military general and Prime Minister of Greece...
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Latest News
Metropolitan of Kyiv met with Ukraine’s Minister of Culture
On October 3, 2024, Metropolitan Epifaniy of Kyiv and All Ukraine held a meeting with Ukraine's Minister of Culture...
Archbishop of America led Consecration Vespers at Dormition of the Theotokos Church
Last night, October 4, 2024, Archbishop Elpidophoros of America presided over the Great Vespers of Consecration at Dormition of...
Ecumenical Patriarch met with Governor of New South Wales and Prime Minister of Australia
On Saturday, 5 October 2024, Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew held private meetings with the Governor of New South Wales, Margaret...
PM Mitsotakis hosted US Republican Senators for talks on defense, energy cooperation
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis had a working breakfast at his residence in Chania on Saturday with a group of...
Patriarchate of Georgia: New law on family values and minors is a crucial step for the nation
The law "On Family Values and Protection of Minors," adopted by the Georgian parliament, is a positive step forward,...
Patriarch of Serbia sent aid to flood victims in Herzegovina
Upon learning about the devastating floods in Herzegovina while on a canonical visit to the clergy and faithful in...
