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Mike Pompeo: We are disappointed with Turkey’s decision on Hagia Sophia
"As for Hagia Sophia, we are disappointed with the decision of the Turkish government. I have nothing further to add,"...
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Greek Minister of Foreign Affairs and US Ambassador discuss Hagia Sophia
Greek Minister of Foreign Affairs Nikos Dendias on Wednesday had a meeting with U.S. Ambassador in Athens Geoffrey Pyatt, the...
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I.A.O.: Turkey’s action shows its refusal to play the role of the guardian of this monument
The decision of the executive power of the Republic of Turkey to revoke the museum status of the building of...
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Hagia Sophia: Signs of Hagia Sophia Museum are being taken down – Works for turning it into a mosque have started (video)
The procedures for the conversion of Hagia Sophia into a mosque are accelerated as the sign "Museum of Hagia Sophia"...
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Serbian Deputy PM: I’m worried and saddened at the decision on Hagia Sophia
"Hagia Sophia is part of the world's cultural treasure," stated Serbian Deputy Prime Minister Zorana Mihajlović, while voicing concern and...
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Çavuşoğlu to EU: We will not give up on Hagia Sophia
Turkish Deputy Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu has once again appeared to be resolute on the issue of Hagia Sophia, calling...
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Erdogan insists: We brought Hagia Sophia back to its roots – What does Greek Foreign Minister say
Turkey will protect the cultural heritage of Hagia Sophia "by bringing it back to its roots," as its ancestors did,...
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Greek President Sakellaropoulou: Greece will continue to stand firmly by Cyprus’ side
President of the Hellenic Republic Katerina Sakellaropoulou on Tuesday met her Cyprus counterpart Nicos Anastasiades at the Presidential Mansion in...
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Greek PM: Even those who desecrate it call it by its Byzantine name, Hagia Sophia
The Greek prime minister said that Ankara's behavior on the issue of Hagia Sophia was "outside any framework and international...
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How will they convert Hagia Sophia into a mosque – The hagiographies will be covered during the prayer
How to make the conversion of the emblematic Christian church of Hagia Sophia into a mosque possible was issued earlier...
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Bishop of Bukoba was appointed Patriarchal Commissioner of the Diocese of Rwanda
Following the Patriarchal Synod's decision on February 15, 2024, to separate the Holy Metropolis of Burundi from the state...
The Service of Holy Light to take place at 1 pm on Holy Saturday in Jerusalem
The timetable of services for the Holy Week at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre has been published. The...
Metropolitan of Sweden meets with Minister of Interior of Greece
On the afternoon of the Tuesday preceding Palm Sunday, April 23, 2024, Metropolitan Cleopas of Sweden and all Scandinavia,...
Ecumenical Patriarch met the President of the French Senate
The Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew had an official meeting on the afternoon of Tuesday, April 23, 2024, with the President...
Suspending priestly duties imposed on priest who held memorial service for Navalny
The duties of the Russian Orthodox priest who led the memorial service for the late opposition leader Alexei Navalny...
Metropolis of Boston Clergy Lenten retreat
Clergy from the Metropolis gathered for an overnight Lenten retreat at the St. Methodios Faith & Heritage Center at...
