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Four lawyers appeal against temporary ban on church services in Greece
The Fourth Section of the Council of State will discuss on May 5, 2020, the application lodged by four lawyers...
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Justin Bieber: God, we know that these things don’t come from you
Justin Bieber is staying home, following the precautionary measures against the coronavirus outbreak. So, he felt the need to pray...
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Greek researchers discover mechanism leading to Covid-19 pneumonia, a step closer to treatment
A discovery by the Hellenic Group for the Study of Sepsis in Serious Illness, through research conducted at the Attikon...
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Climate and water the theme of 2020’s combined World Meteorological and World Water Days
The World Meteorological Organisation has chose the climate and water as the central theme of this year's combined celebration of...
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Olympic Torch relay suspended in Greece
The Hellenic Olympic Committee on Friday decided to suspend the Olympic Torch relay in Greece for the protection of public...
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Research: 71% in Greece in favor of postponing reception of the Holy Communion due to coronavirus
71% of the respondents in a survey conducted in Greece is in favor of the postponement of the reception of...
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Greece: Those violating measures for preventing the spread of coronavirus will be prosecuted, supreme court says
Areios Paghos (Supreme Court) prosecutor Vassilis Pliotas on Thursday sent a circular to all the country's prosecutors asking them to...
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No masses, weddings, funerals in Catholic churches in Italy until April 3 due to coronavirus outbreak
The Episcopal Conference of Italy, in the context of the emergency measures against the coronavirus, has decided that the liturgical...
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Greek Infectious Diseases Specialist: I will receive the Holy Communion having strong faith in God that I will not catch any disease
"I am one of those who would go to church but I would recommend to people over 65 who have...
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Synagogue religious events suspended in Thessaloniki amid coronavirus fear
All religious gatherings at the synagogues and community centers were suspended until March 14, 2020, by the decision of the...
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Bulgaria approved €1.5 nillion for road to Zograf Monastery on Mount Athos
Bulgaria’s caretaker government approved €1.5 million from the Council of Ministers’ 2026 budget to continue repairs on the road...
Warsaw hosted 19th National Conference of Advisors of Orthodox Religious Education
On February 5, 2026, at the Orthodox Culture Centre of Saints Cyril and Methodius in Warsaw, with the blessing...
Sydney: Blessing service held for the opening of the new school year at St Spyridon’s College
The new school year for the students of St Spyridon’s College in Sydney commenced with the traditional Service of...
Archbishop Elpidophoros unveiled plans for a Greek University and new GOA cathedral
Addressing the Leadership 100 Conference in Phoenix, the Archbishop outlined two transformative goals and spoke forcefully against far-right extremism...
First Divine Liturgy at St Andrew the Apostle Greek Orthodox School inaugurated its liturgical life
On Tuesday 27th January 2026, with the blessing and canonical permission of Archbishop Nikitas of Thyateira and Great Britain,...
Saint Parthenius, Bishop of Lampsacus
Parthenius was the son of a deacon from the town of Melitopolis. As a child he remembered well the...
